Texas State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Texas State University is a public research university in San Marcos, Texas, enrolling about 36,177 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 89.32% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,906 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,450
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,805 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 89.32% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 36,177 85.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.28%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 35.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 79.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1103
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 39,456
- Applicants (IPEDS): 37,183
- Room & Board: $12,630 annual estimate
Texas State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas State University?
Texas State University is located in San Marcos, TX (ZIP 78666).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Texas State University public or private?
Texas State University is a Public institution.
How much does Texas State University cost?
Published tuition: $11,450 in-state, $22,930 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,805.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,715 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,557 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,804 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,028 |
| $110,001+ | $24,713 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $45,800.
How hard is it to get into Texas State University?
Admission rate: 89.32%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1103 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Texas State University?
Total enrollment: 36,177 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 39,456 students.
Graduate enrollment: 4,438 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texas State University?
150%-time completion rate: 55.28%.
First-year retention: 80.1%.
What do graduates of Texas State University earn?
Median earnings: $46,716 six years after entry; $56,906 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,000.
37.24% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (535 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (483 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (397 completions)
- Computer Science (348 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (327 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (325 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (301 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (230 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (216 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (208 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 89.32%; completion rate 55.28%; median earnings $56,906 at 10 years; net price $16,805. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,450
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas State University was $11,450.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,805
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,805.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,220 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,805 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$45,800 4-Year In-State Tuition
$91,720 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,630 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$760 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,840 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$99,360 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texas State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Texas State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Texas State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,060 | $17,264 | $14,104 |
| 2014 | $8,950 | $19,086 | $13,363 |
| 2015 | $9,348 | $20,268 | $14,676 |
| 2016 | $9,605 | $21,029 | $14,725 |
| 2017 | $9,985 | $21,605 | $15,545 |
| 2018 | $10,280 | $21,900 | $14,692 |
| 2019 | $10,581 | $22,397 | $15,230 |
| 2020 | $10,855 | $22,307 | $14,887 |
| 2021 | $11,135 | $22,559 | $17,033 |
| 2022 | $11,135 | $22,559 | $14,840 |
| 2023 | $11,450 | $23,210 | $16,438 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89.32% Acceptance Rate
37,183 Total Applicants
33,273 Students Admitted
7,930 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.83% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1103
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Texas State University reported total enrollment of about 36,177 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (41.1%), White (36.4%), and Black or African American (9.5%). About 37.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas State University in 2024 is 36,177 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 39,456 students. Graduate enrollment is about 4,438 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.59% 100% Completion Time
55.28% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.59% of students graduating from Texas State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 16% male / 84% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 37% male / 63% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Texas State University.
Return on Investment
$21,000 Median Student Debt
$56,906 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.90% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
746.56% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texas State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 133 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 535 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 483 completions
3. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 397 completions
4. Computer Science: 348 completions
5. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 327 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 325 completions
7. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 301 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 230 completions
9. Health Professions and Related Programs: 216 completions
Most popular programs at Texas State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 79.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,186
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,786
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Texas State University is a public institution located in San Marcos, TX, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Exercise Science and Kinesiology. Enrollment is approximately 36,177 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (41.1%), White (36.4%), Black or African American (9.5%). The admission rate is 89.32%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1103. The 150%-time completion rate is 55.28%. Approximately 37.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
San Marcos, TX 78666
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 133 distinct degree programs, Texas State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas State University located?
Texas State University is located in San Marcos, TX.
What is Texas State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Texas State University is 89.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 37,183 applicants and 33,273 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Texas State University cost?
Reported tuition is $11,450 and average net price is $16,805 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,630 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texas State University?
Texas State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 39,456 students, Hispanic or Latino (41.1%), White (36.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas State University?
About 35.8% of students at Texas State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Texas State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Texas State University reports midpoint SAT about 1103 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Texas State University earn?
Median earnings are $46,716 six years after entry and $56,906 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,000.
Is Texas State University public or private?
Texas State University is a public institution located in San Marcos, TX.
Is Texas State University an HBCU?
No. Texas State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texas State University a tribal college?
No. Texas State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.