About
About Texas State University
Texas State University is a public research university in San Marcos, TX, known for its high acceptance rate, business and arts focus, and test optional. With an acceptance rate of 88%, Texas State is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 7,604 students each year. Texas State is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 960–1180, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Texas State offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,957 per year; the sticker price of $37,699 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
Admissions
Texas State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile
accessible for most qualified applicants
Application Strategy
Strategy tips for applying to Texas State University
Financial Aid & Cost
What Texas State University actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Avg. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30kOften $0 | ~$38k/yr | ~$0 / yr |
| 30k-48kOften $0 | ~$38k/yr | ~$0 / yr |
| 48k-75k | ~$38k/yr | $13.8k |
| 75k-110k | ~$38k/yr | $20.0k |
| 110k+ | ~$38k/yr | $24.7k |
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Outcomes & Campus
Student outcomes and campus profile
Student Body
Student body composition
Race & Ethnicity