University
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
34,180
Students
11,616
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
72%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Texas State University is a University institution located in San Marcos, TX, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
429 N. Guadalupe Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
United States
San Marcos, TX 78666
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agribusiness |
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| Agriculture |
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| Animal Sciences |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| City/urban, Community And Regional Planning |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aquatic Biology/limnology |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Microbiology |
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| Wildlife Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Finance |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Recording Arts Technology |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Manufacturing Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Construction Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering/industrial Management |
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| Industrial Technology |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Consumer Services And Advocacy |
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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness |
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| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Health Information/medical Records Administration |
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| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology |
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| Public Health Education And Promotion |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Respiratory Care Therapy |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Water, Wetlands, And Marine Resources Management |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections |
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| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geographic Information Science And Cartography |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dance |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Interior Design |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Musical Theater |
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| Photography |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
24,277
Applied
17,717
Accepted
34,180
Enrolled
Female Admissions
15,012
Females Applied
11,439
Females Accepted
76%
Male Admissions
9,265
Males Applied
6,278
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
75
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | March 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | July 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 563 | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 547 | 510 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
8,335
In-state
20,785
Out-of-state
Fees
2,600
Full-time student fees
9,374
Room & board
6,580
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
11,616
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,458
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
28,071
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,965
Avg. Loan Aid
4,056
Avg. Grant Aid
7,404
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
65%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
20%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
34,180
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
2%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 37.32% |
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| Black or African American | 9.75% |
| White or Caucasian | 45.98% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.25% |
| Asian | 2.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.16% |
| Two or more races | 3.52% |
| Other | 0.27% |
Gender
Male (42.54%)
Female (57.46%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| 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 | 20% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Springfest and Bobcat Build
Homecoming, Springfest 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
More
Most popular organizations:
Veterans Alliance of Texas State, Texas State Strutters (Dance performance group), Student Foundation, Sport Clubs Alliance and Student Association for Campus Activities
Veterans Alliance of Texas State, Texas State Strutters (Dance performance group), Student Foundation, Sport Clubs Alliance and Student Association for Campus Activities
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Emergency Notification System (electronic signs) within classrooms and offices
Emergency Notification System (electronic signs) within classrooms and offices
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Football | |
Division 1 | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | |
No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Softball | |
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No |
| Tennis | |
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No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
| Weight Lifting | No | |
No |
| Wrestling | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | |
No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
| Weight Lifting | No | |
No |
| Wrestling | No | |
No |
Faculty
2,013
Total Faculty
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,419
Part-time - 594
Male - 957
Female - 1,056