School Information

68.6
Total Cost $18,148
Total Enrollment 30,803
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 20 : 1

Texas State University-San Marcos

http://www.txstate.edu
601 University Dr, San Marcos, Texas 78666
(512) 245-2111

Texas State University-San Marcos is a public, student-centered, doctoral-granting institution dedicated to excellence in serving the educational needs of the diverse population of Texas and the world beyond.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Texas State University-San Marcos, 71.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 39.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,754), and 51% receive loans ($6,615 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,310. Off campus it is around $7,520.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Texas State University-San Marcos is $9,816 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Texas State University-San Marcos Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,168
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $12,816
Tuition Graduate in State $4,176
Tuition Graduate Out of State $9,162
Living Costs
Texas State University-San Marcos Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,148
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $24,796
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,148
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,278
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $24,796
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $16,926
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 12,172 people applied to Texas State University-San Marcos. Of the applicants, 76.0% were admitted (72.0% male & 78.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (42.0% male and 39.0% female)

Of the 26,001 undergraduate students at Texas State University-San Marcos, 18.0% are part-time. A majority (82.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 55.0% of the 4,802 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     98.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     47.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     22.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     55.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     56.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 15
Admissions Office Phone (512) 245-2581
Admissions Office Email gradcollege@txstate.edu
Admissions Office Address Texas State University, 429 N. Guadalupe San Marcos, TX 78666
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/docs/Banner_Advisor_Orientation.pdf
Admissions Website http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX?s_logon_msg=Y
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Texas State University-San Marcos, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Texas State University-San Marcos SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 550
Texas State University-San Marcos ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 6
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 8
 
Texas State University-San Marcos Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 57
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 22
Agriculture, General 16
Animal Sciences, General 19
Architecture and related services 34
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 34
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 17
American/United States Studies/Civilization 3
Asian Studies/Civilization 6
European Studies/Civilization 4
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 4
Russian Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 135 36
Animal Physiology 1
Aquatic Biology/Limnology 6 9
Biochemistry 13 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 80 13
Botany/Plant Biology 2
Ecology 7
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 0
Microbiology, General 18
Population Biology 4
Wildlife Biology 7
Zoology/Animal Biology 8
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 7 1 158
Accounting 177 67
Business Administration and Management, General 6 315 91
Business/Managerial Economics 18
Fashion Merchandising 91
Finance, General 219
Management Information Systems, General 1 37
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 245
Communication, journalism, and related programs 322 18
Advertising 59
Journalism 31
Mass Communication/Media Studies 53 18
Public Relations/Image Management 104
Radio and Television 75
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 41
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 38
Recording Arts Technology/Technician 3
Computer and information sciences and support services 10 47 38
Computer and Information Sciences, General 10 47 35
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 3
Education 342 8
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 5
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 3
Agricultural Teacher Education 5
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 4
Biology Teacher Education 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 30
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 55 3
Educational/Instructional Media Design 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 117
Health Occupations Teacher Education 0
Health Teacher Education 7
History Teacher Education 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 12
Music Teacher Education 7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 36
Reading Teacher Education 3
Secondary Education and Teaching 25
Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 13
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 11
Engineering 27
Industrial Engineering 14
Manufacturing Engineering 13
Engineering technologies/technicians 85 7
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 63
Engineering Technology, General 5
Industrial Technology/Technician 4 7
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 13
English language and literature/letters 318 71
Creative Writing 20
English Language and Literature, General 158 20
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 160 26
Technical and Business Writing 5
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9 95 7
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 13
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 54
Human Development and Family Studies, General 28 7
Human Nutrition 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 59 6
Comparative Literature 0
French Language and Literature 4
German Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 52 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 2 195 105
Athletic Training/Trainer 9 1
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 31 20
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 19
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 0
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 21
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 13
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2 55 40
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0 0
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 15
Physical Therapy/Therapist 42
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 32
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 2
History 116 19
History, General 116 19
Legal professions and studies 17 19
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 17 19
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 52
General Studies 52
Mathematics and statistics 58 5
Applied Mathematics 14
Mathematics, General 44 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 662 21
Accounting and Computer Science 2
International/Global Studies 39 9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 623 10
Natural resources and conservation 52 8 3
Environmental Science 46 5
Land Use Planning and Management/Development 3
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 3
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 6
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 343 5
Health and Physical Education, General 275
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 45 5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 23
Philosophy and religious studies 29
Philosophy 29
Physical sciences 14 8
Chemistry, General 7 2
Physics, General 7 6
Physics, Other 0
Psychology 288 40
Counseling Psychology 24
Health/Medical Psychology 16
Psychology, General 288
School Psychology 0
Public administration and social service professions 110 88
Public Administration 49 30
Social Work 61 58
Security and protective services 250 32
Corrections 4
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 32
Criminal Justice/Police Science 78
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 168
Social sciences 340 60 6
Anthropology 49 10
Cartography 20 10 1
Economics, General 6
Geography 37 14 5
International Relations and Affairs 22
Political Science and Government, General 111 14
Sociology 95 12
Visual and performing arts 379 30
Art/Art Studies, General 17
Commercial and Advertising Art 0
Dance, General 29
Design and Visual Communications, General 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 63 7
Fine/Studio Arts, General 56
Graphic Design 99
Interior Design 58
Jazz/Jazz Studies 0
Music Performance, General 8
Music, General 49 23
 
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Karen on November 11, 2011 said:

Hello, I'm Karen from Madera, California. I was wondering if this college is right for me. My future major is currently undecided and as well as i wanted to know what are the requirements to get in.

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