California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,660
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $60,523
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Texas State University is a public college in San Marcos, TX with 36,177 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 1103 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,660 per year ($13,022 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,523 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 37,183
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 33,273
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing500–610
200800
SAT Math480–590
200800
ACT Composite19–25
136
What Texas State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPANot considered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,347
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,481
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,821
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,022
- $30–48k$13,520
- $48–75k$14,031
- $75–110k$17,400
- $110k+$24,336
Get a personal estimate with Texas State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $60,523
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 36,177
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 42%
- White36%
- Hispanic41%
- Black10%
- Asian3%
Texas State University FAQ
What is Texas State University's acceptance rate?+
Texas State University admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Texas State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1103.
What ACT score do you need for Texas State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–25.
Is Texas State University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Texas State University?+
In Fall 2023, 37,183 students applied to Texas State University and 33,273 were admitted; 7,930 enrolled.
Does Texas State University consider legacy status?+
No. Texas State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Texas State University require an essay?+
Texas State University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Texas State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,347 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,660.
What is Texas State University's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 228459 · How we use this data
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