Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About Texas State University

Texas State University is a large, public institution in San Marcos, TX, in a city setting. It enrolls about 36,177 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 55% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $56,906.

89%

Acceptance

$16,805

Net price

36,177

Enrollment

55%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

1,103

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading500–610

SAT Math480–590

ACT Composite19–25

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,805

Average net price

$11,450

In-state tuition

$22,930

Out-of-state tuition

$12,630

Room & board

$760

Books & supplies

$28,073

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

41%

Students with federal loans

$21,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,715

$30–48K

$13,557

$48–75K

$13,804

$75–110K

$20,028

$110K+

$24,713

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business16.3%

Communications10.3%

Visual & Performing Arts8.2%

Psychology8.0%

Health & Nursing7.8%

Parks & Recreation5.6%

Computer Science5.5%

Biology4.7%

Education4.4%

Criminal Justice4.0%

After Graduation

$56,906

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$46,716

Median earnings (6 yrs)

55%

Graduation rate

80%

Retention rate

83%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,786

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

36,177

Total enrollment

14%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

41%

White

36%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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