San Marcos,
TX
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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
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.
Southwest Texas State SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
990 - 1170
Math SAT Range
480 - 580
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
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 Time18%
Part Time97%
In State3%
Out-of-StateData 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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