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Texas State University

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Texas State

San Marcos, Texas 78666

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Known for business — major research university

Texas State University is a public urban institution in San Marcos, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1093.

A large campus of 34.5K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,906 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,438.

Established

1899

Motto

Auctoritas Gravitas Humanitas Veritas

Mascot

Boko the Bobcat

Type

Public research university

Division

Division I

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89%Acceptance

1093SAT Avg

34,547Students

21:1Student:Faculty

56%Grad Rate

$56,906Earnings 10yr

$16,438Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Texas State University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1093

Reading & WritingMid: 550

500610

MathMid: 535

480580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22

1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1093

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,450

Tuition (out-of-state)$23,210

Room & Board$12,270

Books & Supplies$740

Total Cost of Attendance$26,348

Average Net Price$16,438

Median Debt at Graduation$21,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,144

$30–48K$12,576

$48–75K$16,117

$75–110K$21,528

$110K+$23,150

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,438

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,993

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

262

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (182)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

34,547

Gender Split

60% / 40%

Women / Men

First Generation

36%

Pell Grant Recipients

36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%

Black 9%

Hispanic 42%

Asian 3%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.2%

Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,716

8 Years$52,554

10 Years$56,906

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$44,700

Men

$59,100

Rankings

U.S. News

#257

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Forbes

#298

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Washington Monthly

#223

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History & Fun Facts

•History Texas State University was first proposed in a March 3, 1899 bill by state representative Fred Cocke with the name of Southwest Texas State Normal School.
•Dibrell, it was finally passed and signed into law on May 10, 1899, by Governor Joseph D.
•In October 1899, the San Marcos City Council voted to donate 11 acres (45,000 m) of land at what was known as Chautauqua Hill for the school to be built on.
•It was not until 1901 that the Texas legislature accepted this donation and approved $25,000 to be used for construction of buildings on the site.
•The building now known as Old Main was completed and the school opened its doors to its first enrollment of 303 students in September 1903.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Austinpop. 960K

29 mi(50 min)

San Antoniopop. 1.5M

46 mi(80 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

154 mi(267 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

AUS Austin27 mi

SAT San Antonio40 mi

IAH Houston Intercontinental156 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1719 mi · ~49h 40m drive

New York, NY1536 mi · ~44h 22m drive

Hartford, CT1627 mi · ~47h drive

Providence, RI1689 mi · ~48h 48m drive

Albany, NY1601 mi · ~46h 15m drive

Syracuse, NY1507 mi · ~43h 32m drive

Rochester, NY1448 mi · ~41h 50m drive

Buffalo, NY1384 mi · ~39h 59m drive

Philadelphia, PA1460 mi · ~42h 11m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1245 mi · ~35h 58m drive

Harrisburg, PA1385 mi · ~40h 1m drive

Newark, NJ1528 mi · ~44h 9m drive

Washington, DC1340 mi · ~38h 43m drive

Baltimore, MD1371 mi · ~39h 36m drive

Atlanta, GA839 mi · ~24h 14m drive

Charlotte, NC1060 mi · ~30h 37m drive

Raleigh, NC1190 mi · ~34h 23m drive

Miami, FL1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive

Orlando, FL1002 mi · ~28h 57m drive

Tampa, FL945 mi · ~27h 18m drive

Nashville, TN778 mi · ~22h 29m drive

New Orleans, LA471 mi · ~13h 36m drive

Richmond, VA1288 mi · ~37h 13m drive

Chicago, IL1008 mi · ~29h 7m drive

Detroit, MI1193 mi · ~34h 28m drive

Minneapolis, MN1073 mi · ~31h drive

St. Louis, MO748 mi · ~21h 37m drive

Kansas City, MO664 mi · ~19h 11m drive

Indianapolis, IN954 mi · ~27h 34m drive

Columbus, OH1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive

Cleveland, OH1211 mi · ~34h 59m drive

Milwaukee, WI1064 mi · ~30h 44m drive

Dallas, TX211 mi · ~6h 6m drive

Houston, TX154 mi · ~4h 27m drive

Austin, TX29 mi · ~50 min drive

San Antonio, TX46 mi · ~1h 20m drive

Los Angeles, CA1222 mi · ~35h 18m drive

San Francisco, CA1501 mi · ~43h 22m drive

San Diego, CA1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive

Seattle, WA1782 mi · ~51h 29m drive

Portland, OR1718 mi · ~49h 38m drive

Denver, CO789 mi · ~22h 48m drive

Phoenix, AZ866 mi · ~25h 1m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1085 mi · ~31h 21m drive

Honolulu, HI3740 mi · ~108h 3m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Austin (AUS)27 miles

Rental car

41 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

54 min$32-54

San Antonio (SAT)40 miles

Rental car

60 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

80 min$48-80

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award