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Texas State University
San Marcos, TXPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Texas State University is a public institution located in the city setting of San Marcos, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 36.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
36.2K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math480 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 25
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,334
Earnings 5yr: $118,911
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,005
Earnings 5yr: $102,310
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,127
Earnings 5yr: $113,108
Debt: $24,445
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,352
Earnings 5yr: $96,457
Debt: $22,718
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,772
Earnings 5yr: $88,423
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,780
Earnings 5yr: $104,885
Debt: $28,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,833
Earnings 5yr: $92,541
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,729
Earnings 5yr: $88,735
Debt: $28,750
Manufacturing Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,995
Earnings 5yr: $86,375
Debt: $21,375
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,557
Earnings 5yr: $73,210
Debt: $23,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,289
Earnings 5yr: $71,081
Debt: $26,500
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,671
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,418
Earnings 5yr: $72,251
Debt: $23,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,701
Earnings 5yr: $88,254
Debt: $21,046
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,047
Earnings 5yr: $85,352
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,100
Earnings 5yr: $80,518
Debt: $23,250
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,866
Earnings 5yr: $65,771
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,435
Earnings 5yr: $71,595
Debt: $23,125
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,926
Earnings 5yr: $78,605
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,464
Earnings 5yr: $73,629
Debt: $28,409
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,805
In-State Tuition$11,450
Out-of-State Tuition$22,930
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
37%
Pell Grants
41%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,716
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,906
Completion Signals
55%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,993
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$61,131
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