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Texas State University

San Marcos, TX·Public·34,547 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a major research university experience. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 34,547 students.

89%
Accept
34,547
Students
$16,438
Net Price
56%
Grad Rate
$51,100
Earnings
10 yr
$14,993
Debt

About This School

Texas State University is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas with approximately 34,547 undergraduate students enrolled. Texas State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,438 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $51,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Texas State University (TXST) is a public research university with its main campus in San Marcos, Texas, United States, with additional campuses in Round Rock, Texas, and Querétaro, Mexico. Established in 1899, the university has grown to be the seventh-largest university in Texas. Texas State University reached a record enrollment of 44,630 students for the 2025 fall semester, continuing a trend of enrollment growth over several years.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $16,438/year average net price and only $14,993 in median debt at graduation, Texas State is genuinely affordable, and a median salary of $51,100 a decade out is respectable for a public school at this price point. The concern worth flagging is the 56% graduation rate — nearly half of students who start here don't finish in six years, which is a real flag worth asking about before committing. This is a strong option for cost-conscious students who have a clear major, a plan to stay on track, and ideally a conversation with an advisor about what the completion numbers actually reflect.

Founded
1899
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing16%
Communications10%
Psychology7%
Health Professions7%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Biological Sciences5%
Social Sciences5%
Education5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Lyndon B. JohnsonShawn MichaelsAlexis TexasGeorge StraitPowers BootheG. W. BaileySasha LaneJulie WhiteLizzie VelasquezTracy ScogginsLance HoytJonathan Joss

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1093
Reading 75th %ile610
Math 75th %ile580

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$11,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,210
Avg Net Price
$16,438
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$14,993

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
56%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
78%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$14,993
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$14,993
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$40,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White39%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino42%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (34,547 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Texas State University

601 University Dr

San Marcos, TX 78666

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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