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About Texas State University

high research activityhigh acceptance ratebusiness and arts focuslarge public universitytest optional

Texas State University is a public research university in San Marcos, TX, known for its high research activity, high acceptance rate, and business and arts focus. With an acceptance rate of 88%, Texas State University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 7,604 students each year. Texas State University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 960–1180, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Texas State University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,957 per year; the sticker price of $37,699 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Texas State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
1070
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 960 – 1180 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 19 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Texas State University

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Application Strategy
Texas State admits the vast majority of applicants, so your GPA and course rigor are the real workhorses of your application. Make sure your transcript shows a solid upward trend or consistent performance in core academic subjects.
Test Score Strategy
Since Texas State is test optional and your score is below the 75th percentile, consider leaving it off your application and letting your GPA and coursework speak for you instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Texas State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Loan-free financial aid: Texas State University has replaced all loans with grants. For families earning under $50,000, the average net annual cost is $0. Texas State University's sticker price of ~$38k/year bears almost no resemblance to what most families pay.
Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30kOften $0~$38k/yr~$0 / yr
30k-48kOften $0~$38k/yr~$0 / yr
48k-75k~$38k/yr$13.8k
75k-110k~$38k/yr$20.0k
110k+~$38k/yr$24.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

56%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
28,633
Undergrad Enrollment
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