Texas State University
PublicSan Marcos, TX
Texas State University, in San Marcos, TX, is a public very large school, enrolling around 36,177 students. Texas State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 89%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $104,127/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Jul 15, 2027
Confirm on Texas State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,480 more per year in tuition and fees (2.0x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Texas State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Texas State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Texas State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Texas State University's acceptance rate?
Texas State University in San Marcos, TX admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Texas State University?
Admitted students at Texas State University typically score between 980–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Texas State University?
Admitted students at Texas State University typically score between 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Texas State University cost?
Texas State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,073 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Texas State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Texas State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Texas State University?
For 2024-25, Texas State University's published tuition and required fees were $22,930 for out-of-state students and $11,450 for in-state students -- $11,480 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Texas State University?
Texas State University's deadlines are Regular Decision Jul 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Texas State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Texas State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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