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  • SAN MARCOS, TX
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Texas State University

#10 in Top Public Universities in Texas
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      A minus
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      C+
    Texas State is an above-average public university located in San Marcos, Texas in the Austin Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 26,536 undergraduate students. The Texas State acceptance rate is 85%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Psychology, and Business. Graduating 55% of students, Texas State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,300.
    txstate.edu
    601 UNIVERSITY DR
    SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
    About Texas State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Sun Belt Conference
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    Texas State Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Application Deadline
    July 15
    SAT Range
    1010-1180
    ACT Range
    20-25
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    admissions.txst.edu/future-students/apply-for-admission.html

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,750 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,796 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    80%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      587 Graduates
    • Psychology
      530 Graduates
    • Business
      444 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      418 Graduates
    • Marketing
      321 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      300 Graduates
    • Finance
      270 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      257 Graduates
    • Biology
      214 Graduates
    • Public Relations
      201 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      72%
    • On Campus
      4%
    • Online
      23%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    26,536 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    6,657
    Undergrads Over 25
    11%
    Pell Grant
    41%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $45,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    55%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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