Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Public
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Texas State University admitted 89.3% of applicants university-wide (30,498 of 34,146).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 89.3% | 30,498 | 34,146 |
| In-state | 90.1% | 27,156 | 30,147 |
| Out-of-state | 85.6% | 2,190 | 2,557 |
| International applicants | 95.8% | 1,152 | 1,203 |
| Men | 86.6% | 11,133 | 12,850 |
| Women | 91.0% | 19,241 | 21,152 |
Of 30,498 admitted students, 8,195 enrolled (26.9% yield).
Texas State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 990–1170
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–26
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Texas State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $41,987/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,461 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,526 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $41,987/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,715 |
| $30k–48k | $13,557 |
| $48k–75k | $13,804 |
| $75k–110k | $20,028 |
| Over $110k | $24,713 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Presidential)
- Texas State Achievement Scholarship — $1,000 - $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Distinction Scholarship (Assured) — $3,000 per year (Automatic)
- Achievement Scholarship (Assured) — $2,000 per year (Automatic)
- Bobcat Scholarship (Assured) — $1,000 per year (Automatic)
- Bobcat Promise — Full tuition and fees (after other grants and scholarships) (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Honors Scholarship — Varies (Presidential)
- Terry Foundation Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room, board, and books (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Presidential)
- International Achievement Scholarship — $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- Texas State Achievement Scholarship — $1,000 - $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Distinction Scholarship (Assured) — $3,000 per year (Automatic)
- International Distinction Scholarship — $3,000 per year (International Aid)
- Achievement Scholarship (Assured) — $2,000 per year (Automatic)
- Bobcat Scholarship (Assured) — $1,000 per year (Automatic)
- International Excellence Scholarship — $1,000 per year (International Aid)
- Presidential Honors Scholarship — Varies (Presidential)
Texas State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Official College Transcripts (if applicable)
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Application Essay (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Official College Transcripts (if applicable)
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Application Essay (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Texas State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Texas State University requires essays, but this cycle's prompts haven't been posted yet. Check back once the application opens.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $56,906
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 55.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,000
- At graduation
Texas State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #257
- WSJ: #247
- Forbes: #408
- Niche: #300
Deadlines
- 2027-07-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Texas State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (16%), Visual & performing arts (8%), Psychology (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 21:1 · 36% of class sections have under 20 students.
Texas State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.