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Texas State University

Texas State

San Marcos, Texas 78666

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1093

Reading & WritingMid: 550
500610
MathMid: 535
480580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1926

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,993

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

67

Burglary

13

Aggravated Assault

9

Robbery

22

Motor Vehicle Theft

28

Sex Offenses

2

Arson

69

Drug Arrests

52

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (182)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

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
10 Years$56,906

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#257
vs 2024
Forbes
#298
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#223
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Battle for

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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.
  • 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.

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)

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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