San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Texas State University is a four-year, public school located in San Marcos, TX.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
Texas State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

89% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 34,146 applied, 30,498 accepted, and 8,195 enrolled in TXST.
3,141 men and 5,011 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,100 SAT, 22 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,100 and ACT score is 22. The SAT score of 1100 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total98011001200
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500560610
Math480540590
ACT Score
Composite192225
Math172124
English182226
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $11,450 for Texas residents and $22,930 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $8,997 for Texas residents and $16,377 for others.
Tuition has decreased by 1.21% compared to last year at Texas State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

19,632 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,626.
For freshmen, 6,006 students (82%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,169.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 40,674 students enrolled TXST in 2025.
By gender, 16,264 men and 24,410 women students are enrolled.
There are 36,236 undergraduate and 4,438 graduate students.
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255 Major Programs

  • 23 programs through online
  • 102 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of TXST is 55%.
The retention rate is 80% for full-time and 80% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
55%
Retention Rate
80%
Students to Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,831 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for TXST and the average faculty salary is $82,240. The studetns to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.
There are 4,255 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $70,201.
Number of Faculties
1,831
Average Faculty Salary
$82,240
Number of Staffs
4,255
Average Staff Salary
$70,201

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Texas State University is a member of Sun Belt Conference.
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