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Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas · Public · 36,177 undergrads

Texas State University admits 89% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Texas State University?

89% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 980–1200 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

34,146 applied, 30,498 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Texas State University cost?

$16,660 a year in-state

Out of state: about $28,000 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $28,347.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$13,022
$30,000–$48,000$13,520
$48,000–$75,000$14,031
$75,000–$110,000$17,400
over $110,000$24,336

Out-of-state tuition is $22,821 a year, against $11,481 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $11,340 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Texas State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Texas State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Texas State University required scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Texas State University's site

What it's like

36,177
undergrads. Huge, so you'll find your people and fight for small classes.
City
Campus setting in San Marcos, TX.
80%
of first-years come back for year two.
37%
finish in four years. 56% within six.
$60.5k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Texas State University's acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2024: 30,498 of 34,146 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Texas State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 980 to 1200 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Texas State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,031 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $28,347.
How much does Texas State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Texas State University is $22,821 a year, against $11,481 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $16,660 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $11,340 tuition gap gives about $28,000 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Texas State University's graduation rate?
56% of students finish within six years and 37% within four (IPEDS).