Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$56.9k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
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?
Sticker price$23,720
Net price (after aid)$16,438
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,144
$30k – $48k$12,576
$48k – $75k$16,117
$75k – $110k$21,528
$110k+$23,150
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$56,906
Median debt at graduation$21,000
Est. monthly loan payment$223
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants36%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans43%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
56%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$21k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11.4k
Out-of-state
$23.2k
below avg
Net price
$16.4k
below avg
Pell
36%
above avg
Median debt
$21k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$56.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsEnvironmental ScienceChemistry
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware Engineering
Education
Secondary EducationSpecial EducationElementary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
980 - 1190
ACT range
19 - 26
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Texas State University located?
- Texas State University is located in San Marcos, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Texas State University?
- Texas State University is a public university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Texas State University?
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- What is the tuition at Texas State University?
- Texas State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,450 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Texas State University?
- Texas State University reports total enrollment of approximately 38,722 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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