Overview

Texas State University is a Comprehensive institution located in San Marcos, TX.

Location & Contact

Address 429 N. Guadalupe Street
San Marcos, TX  78666
United States

Contact Email: admissions@txstate.edu
Phone: 512-245-2364
Fax: 512-245-8100

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
Animal Sciences, General
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Aquatic Biology/limnology
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Microbiology, General
Wildlife Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Informatics
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/construction Site Management/manager
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer/computer Systems Technology/technician
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Consumer Services And Advocacy
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Medical Illustration/medical Illustrator
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Public Health Education And Promotion
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Data Analytics, General
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Water, Wetlands, And Marine Resources Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Applied/public Sociology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Interior Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

33,683

Applied

30,328

Accepted

36,236

Enrolled

Female Admissions

20,867

Females Applied

19,135

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

12,669

Males Applied

11,064

Males Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 15th	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	July 15th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 15th	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	560	500	610
SAT Math	540	480	590
ACT Composite	22	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,221

In-state

21,521

Out-of-state

Fees

3,019

Full-time student fees

11,762

Room & board

7,592

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

15,201

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,348

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,121

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,668

Avg. Loan Aid

5,316

Avg. Grant Aid

10,112

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

36,236

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (40.36%)

Female (58.61%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	21%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
LBJ Distinguishesd Lecture Series, Texas State Homecoming and Bobcat Build

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Veterans Alliance of TxSt, Computer Science Club, Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Xi Delta

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	Division 1
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 1
Softball	No	Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

2,071

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,577

Part-time - 494

Male - 995

Female - 1,076