Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Texas State University is a public university located in San Marcos, TX, serving approximately 34,547 students. It has an acceptance rate of 89%.
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Tuition
$11,450
Acceptance
89.48%
Students
38,722
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,210
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,270
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,480
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
56%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89.48%
SAT range
980 - 1190
ACT range
19 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
38,722
Undergrads
34,547
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
348
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
402
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.29
Property Rate / 1,000
6.11
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
San Marcos
Violent Rate / 100k
507
Property Rate / 100k
3,149
Location
Institution does not report this
San Marcos, TX 78666
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