San Marcos, TX
601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
http://www.txstate.edu
Texas State University is a public university located on a beautiful campus in San Marcos, TX. The acceptance rate is 46%, making it not extremely competitive. On our best overall colleges list, it ranks #359 in the nation. It has a very large student body with full-time enrollment of 26,618 undergrads. 10% of its graduates obtain a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Humanities. Alternative common options include Business, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Marketing, but there are 83 options to select from. If you are interested in majoring in film at a university in Texas, Texas State is a great choice for you, because its film program is ranked #2 in the state. Also, Texas State University comes in 3rd in Texas on our top party schools list. At full price, in-state tuition runs $10,794 a year, but for students based elsewhere, tuition costs $20,805. Before you rule out applying due to the cost, keep in mind that over 80% of Texas State students obtain some monetary support. 54% of Texas State University undergraduates conclude their studies with a diploma, equipped to start the following period in their lives: professional life. On average, alumni go on to make a yearly income of $38,300 a couple years after finishing their studies. After 4 more years working, the alumni's average yearly salary increases 19.3% to $45,700, which is 14% more than the national median income. You may like to be conscious of the fact that letters of recommendation are neither required nor recommended to apply. Secondly, the average amount of research funding Texas State receives per student is $2,020. Regarding your personal finances, be aware that 39% of undergrads secure financial aid through Pell grants and the average undergraduate spends $741 on school books and supplies every year. On the subject of demographics, 23% of undergraduates at Texas State are from a household with an income of $110k or more and 3% of professors are of unknown race. Relating to student life, freshmen don't have to live on campus. Lastly, the lowest-earning quarter of graduates rake in $31,200 or less six years after graduation and the lowest-earning quarter of graduates pull in a starting salary of $24,300 or less.
9.46
Party Scene
9.53
Location
8.76
Dorms
9.21
Campus Food
9.79
Student Life
8.24
Safety
SAT Score
1010-1180
ACT Score
20-26
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
55%
Yes
22:1
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Psychology
Business
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Marketing
Finance
Public Relations
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies