Texas State University
Texas State
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
Texas State University is a public urban institution in San Marcos, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1093.
A large campus of 34.5K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,906 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,438.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Texas State University was first proposed in a March 3, 1899 bill by state representative Fred Cocke with the name of Southwest Texas State Normal School.
- •In October 1899, the San Marcos City Council voted to donate 11 acres (45,000 m) of land at what was known as Chautauqua Hill for the school to be built on.
- •It was not until 1901 that the Texas legislature accepted this donation and approved $25,000 to be used for construction of buildings on the site.
- •The building now known as Old Main was completed and the school opened its doors to its first enrollment of 303 students in September 1903.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1093
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,993
Programs (182)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
262
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + city premium