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Texas State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 6,853
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Acceptance rate 70%
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in San Marcos, Texas, Texas State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Texas State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Texas State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,135

Cost of attendance at Texas State University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,559

Cost of attendance at Texas State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Texas State University received on average $9,224 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,224
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,182 40% $5,017 $10,948,183
Other Federal Grant 2,183 40% $5,036 $10,993,183
State Grant/Scholarships 2,977 55% $6,868 $20,445,077
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,843 34% $2,766 $5,098,300
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,961 73% $9,224 $36,536,560

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Texas State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Texas State University students is 57.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.6%.

57.0%

  • asian 55.6% 69 students
  • African American 49.4% 283 students
  • white 61.3% 1,536 students
  • unknown 50.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 50.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 54.8% 1,144 students
  • International Students 61.9% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 47.6% 91 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Sun Belt Conference
  • Baseball Sun Belt Conference
  • Basketball Sun Belt Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sun Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Texas State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Texas State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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