Texas State University

San Marcos, TX
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Acceptance Rate
89%
Enrollment
34,547
Graduation Rate
56%
Student-Faculty Ratio
22:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,906
Retention Rate
78%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)9801190
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1926
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$11,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,210
Avg Net Price
$16,438
Room & Board
$12,270
Total COA
$26,348
Median Debt
$21,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$12,144
$30,001–48,000
$12,576
$48,001–75,000
$16,117
$75,001–110,000
$21,528
$110,001+
$23,150
Pell Grant Rate: 36%
Federal Loan Rate: 43%

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Sticker Price$35,480
Estimated Net Price$16,438 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
56%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,906
Retention Rate
78%
Median Debt
$21,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
16.1%
Communication
9.8%
Psychology
7.1%
Health Professions
7.1%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
6.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.5%
Biology
5.0%
Criminal Justice
4.9%
Social Sciences
4.6%
Education
4.5%

Demographics

Men 40%Women 60%
White
39.2%
Black
9.4%
Hispanic
42.2%
Asian
2.7%
Two or More
3.2%
International
0.8%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$75
App Fee (International)$90

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.