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Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate88%
Acceptance Rate88%

About Southwest Texas State

Texas State University is a public, state university in the suburb of San Marcos, Texas. Southwest Texas State was founded in 1899. The college currently enrolls around 38,171 students a year, including 33,834 undergraduates.

Southwest Texas State Acceptance Rate

It is not difficult to get into Southwest Texas State. Around 88% of applicants get into Southwest Texas State each year. Out of 28,908 applications received in 2022, 25,353 students were offered admission.

Texas State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 88%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 49%

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Southwest Texas State Campus Tours

Texas State University is located in the town of San Marcos, Texas, in the suburbs of San Antonio and Austin.

If you would like to see Southwest Texas State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 (one mile from campus) to San Marcos, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Austin-Bergstrom International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Texas State University and San Marcos are like without leaving home.

College Info

601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666

Campus Setting: Suburban

Southwest Texas State Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jul 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Southwest Texas State is Jul 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Southwest Texas State is Jul 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Texas State University is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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Southwest Texas State SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

990 - 1170

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Math SAT Range

480 - 580

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Reading SAT Range

500 - 600

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1170 and Above

Good

990 to 1170

Avg

990 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Southwest Texas State students is 1080. Applicants with SAT scores of 1170 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Southwest Texas State, while applicants with SAT scores between 990 to 1170 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 990 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Southwest Texas State.

Southwest Texas State Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$24,477

In State

$36,717

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,221
$21,461
Fees
$2,986
$2,986
Housing
$12,270
$12,270
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Southwest Texas State is like? There are approximately 38,171 students enrolled at Southwest Texas State, including 33,834 undergraduate students and 4,337 graduate students. 81% percent of students attend school full-time, 97% percent are from TX and 3% percent of students are from other states.

81%

Full Time

18%

Part Time

97%

In State

3%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

38,171

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

88%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$12,207

Out-of-State

$24,447

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 15
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