Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Public · 36,177 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,715 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,557 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,804 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,028 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,713 |
| All incomes (average) | $16,805 |
Sticker tuition: $11,450 in-state, $22,930 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Average SAT
- 1103
- Median ACT
- 22
- Students with Pell grants
- 37%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $56,906
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business16%
Communications & Media10%
Visual & Performing Arts8%
Psychology8%
Health & Nursing8%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Computer Science6%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Education4%
Criminal Justice4%
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