Texas State University
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 36,177 students.
About This School
Texas State University is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas with approximately 36,177 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 $16,805 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2024-25). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (36,177 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: Texas State University Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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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