About Texas State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
38,644
Website
www.txstate.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Texas State University at the 508th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Mar
Acceptance Rate
46%
SAT Range
1010 - 1180
ACT Range
20 - 26
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
None
Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at TSU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $75. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1010-1180 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at Texas State University is 22. However, those getting an ACT score less than 19 might also be offered admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 601 University Dr, San Marcos, Texas 78666, or call (512) 245-2111.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$13,729
Average Annual Cost
$7,779
Books And Supplies
$780
Other Fees
$2,501
Room And Board
$9,660
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,410
Total One Year Cost
$23,130
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to TSU. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $29,699 per year. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
77%
Part-Time Retention Rate
56%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$2,127
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
531 Graduates
Psychology, General
469 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
446 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
434 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
383 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
376 Graduates
Marketing
266 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
197 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
196 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
175 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
161 Graduates
Biology, General
154 Graduates
Computer Science
154 Graduates
Political Science and Government
129 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
121 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
115 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...
111 Graduates
History
109 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
109 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
103 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
103 Graduates
Anthropology
100 Graduates
Specialized Sales, Merchandising an...
97 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
94 Graduates
Social Work
92 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
90 Graduates
Sociology
90 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
87 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
86 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
86 Graduates
Music
80 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
78 Graduates
Construction Engineering Technologi...
75 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
70 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
69 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...
68 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
67 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
63 Graduates
International/Global Studies
52 Graduates
Public Administration
52 Graduates
Dance
50 Graduates
Journalism
50 Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology
50 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
47 Graduates
Mathematics
41 Graduates
Family and Consumer Economics and R...
37 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
37 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
36 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
36 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
35 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
35 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
34 Graduates
Agricultural Business and Managemen...
32 Graduates
Manufacturing Engineering
32 Graduates
Industrial Engineering
31 Graduates
Engineering Technology, General
30 Graduates
Public Health
29 Graduates
Animal Sciences
25 Graduates
City/Urban, Community and Regional...
24 Graduates
Natural Resources Management and Po...
23 Graduates
Agriculture, General
22 Graduates
Economics
22 Graduates
Philosophy
22 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
19 Graduates
Chemistry
17 Graduates
Physics
17 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
11 Graduates
Audiovisual Communications Technolo...
7 Graduates
Engineering-Related Fields
6 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
3 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
3 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
34,187
Socio-Economic Diversity
35%
Part-time
18%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$66,830 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
19%
Averege Housing Cost
$6,820/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $2,850/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$2,850/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Bobcat
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sun Belt Conference
Total Male Athletes
220
Total Female Athletes
116
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
54
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $9,940 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at TSU costs around $2,850 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 42% and 58%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,300/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$45,700/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$178 - 295
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$10,209
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,854
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,143
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,927
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$10,674
$30K - $48K
$10,554
$48K - $75K
$7,291
$75K - $110K
$1,862
> $110K
$620
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$141,569
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$12,742,404
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at TSU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Texas State University is around $4,957 and the federal grant is $4,792. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $6,507 and institutional aid worth $4,957. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Texas State University amount to $141,569 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $12,742,404.
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