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Texas State University
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  • 4 Year
  • SAN MARCOS, TX

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade C+

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Texas State is an above-average public university located in San Marcos, Texas in the Austin Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 27,759 undergraduate students. The Texas State acceptance rate is 88%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Psychology, and Business. Graduating 56% of students, Texas State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,300.

About

601 UNIVERSITY DR
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Sun Belt Conference

Texas State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Texas State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
88%
Application Deadline
July 15
SAT Range
980-1180
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Neither required nor recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$14,120 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,791 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
83%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 396 responses
53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 499 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 499 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    61%
  • On Campus
    32%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
27,759 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
6,075
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 373 responses
  • Diverse
    34%
  • Friendly
    21%
  • Average
    12%
  • Unique
    11%
  • Young
    6%
  • Different
    5%
  • Intelligent
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 575 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 672 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 394 responses
  • Great education, beautiful town, fun environment
    37%
  • Good education opportunities with lots of parties
    12%
  • Great Education in a great location
    9%
  • Great town with an amazing atmosphere
    8%
  • Great education with a Good balance
    8%
  • A good introduction into university life
    7%
  • Party school
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 267 responses

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