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    Information Summary

    Ranks 86th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityFringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment20,113
    Total Enrollment27,129
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$40
    Graduate Application Fee$40
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near San Marcos, TX

    Total Population51,452 (40,751 urban / 10,701 rural)
    Households17,640 (2.53 people per house)
    Families9,403 (3.21 people per family)
    Pop. — African American2,986
    Pop. — Asian735
    Pop. — Pacific Islander108
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native642
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)38,139
    Pop. — Other10,442

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduateSingle doctoral (other field)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily nonresidential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Texas State University-San Marcos?

    Ranks 1270th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $3,312 $3,312 $9,912
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,386 $1,386 $1,386
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $220 $220 $495
    FT Graduate Tuition $3,384 $3,384 $8,334
    FT Graduate Required Fees $1,130 $1,130 $1,130
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $263 $263 $538
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $15,748 $15,748 $22,348
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $15,748 $15,748 $22,348
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $8,458 $8,458 $15,058

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $4,202 trend  $4,698 $4,202 trend  $4,698 $10,826 trend  $11,298
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $950 trend  $950
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,600 trend  $6,800
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,210 trend  $3,300
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,800 trend  $7,000
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,010 trend  $3,100
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,720 trend  $2,810

    Admission Details

    Applicants 10,062 (4,281 male / 5,781 female)
    Admitted 7,318 (2,958 male / 4,360 female)
    Admission rate 73%
    First-time Enrollment 3,031 (1,255 male / 1,776 female)
    FT Enrollment 2,968 (1,223 male / 1,745 female)
    PT Enrollment 63 (32 male / 31 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Texas State University-San Marcos use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRecommended / Required / Recommended
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Southland Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Southland Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Southland Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Southland Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Texas State University-San Marcos accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 496th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 24%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 24
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 25

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 648th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 75%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 480 / 570
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 500 / 590
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 980 / 1160

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity6,237
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$3,730
    Board Fee$2,148

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Texas State University-San Marcos ranks 670th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,128 558 pie   20%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,712 781 pie   28%
    Institutional Grant Aid $2,540 179 pie   7%
    Student Loan Aid $6,371 1,214 pie   44%
    Any financial aid type   1,599 pie   58%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Texas State University-San Marcos?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    160238398
    Black Non-Hispanic
    5587211,279
    Hispanic
    2,3333,0635,396
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    286315601
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    7879157
    White Non-Hispanic
    8,31810,75219,070
    Race Unknown
    101127228
    Total 11,834 15,295 27,129

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Texas State University-San Marcos?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 12 4 16 12 97 2 143
    Adult and Continuing Education Administration 4 4
    Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 1 3 4
    Advertising 3 4 8 3 1 53 1 73
    Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 4 1 43 48
    Agricultural Teacher Education 1 1 2
    Agriculture, General 2 2 7 11
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 2 2
    Animal Sciences, General 1 3 7 11
    Animal Sciences, Other
    Anthropology 1 6 5 45 57
    Applied Mathematics 1 8 9
    Aquatic Biology/Limnology 2 4 6
    Architecture and Related Services, Other
    Art/Art Studies, General 2 13 2 17
    Asian Studies/Civilization
    Athletic Training/Trainer 1 3 16 47 67
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 3 6 1 23 33
    Bilingual and Multilingual Education 1 6 3 10
    Biochemistry 5 20 25
    Biology Teacher Education 1 1 2
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 9 9 6 1 53 3 83
    Botany/Plant Biology
    Business Administration and Management, General 10 25 40 10 3 245 5 338
    Business/Managerial Economics 1 5 6
    Cartography 3 3 24 30
    Chemistry, General 2 8 10
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 4 1 22 27
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3 1 6 10
    Commercial and Advertising Art
    Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
    Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
    Comparative Literature
    Computer Programming/Programmer, General 5 1 3 9
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 19 2 10 13 35 1 80
    Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 6 29 35
    Corrections 1 5 5 11
    Counseling Psychology 3 1 37 1 42
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 3 14 17
    Creative Writing 2 23 25
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 2 5 10 17
    Criminal Justice/Police Science 4 21 2 2 39 3 71
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 11 25 81 117
    Dance, General 4 13 17
    Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 5 14 1 44 2 67
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 1 2
    Ecology 10 10
    Economics, General 1 1 7 9
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 9 1 35 47
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 3 3
    Elementary Education and Teaching 5 23 3 84 115
    Engineering Technology, General 1 4 5
    English Language and Literature, General 8 24 2 128 3 165
    Environmental Science 2 2 3 1 45 1 54
    European Studies/Civilization 3 3
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 2 5 1 1 20 1 30
    Fashion Merchandising 1 6 18 1 72 98
    Finance, General 1 6 29 5 2 138 181
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 17 1 2 62 2 84
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 1 9 3 1 23 37
    French Language and Literature 3 3
    Geography 3 6 1 1 39 4 54
    German Language and Literature 1 1 2
    Graphic Design 2 3 33 3 81 2 124
    Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 6 4 21 1 32
    Health Occupations Teacher Education
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1 4 5
    Health Teacher Education 1 1 3 5
    Health and Physical Education, General 2 24 40 1 139 206
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3 9 20 9 71 3 115
    Health/Medical Psychology 3 9 12
    History Teacher Education 2 2
    History, General 3 15 5 71 4 98
    Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 1 1
    Human Development and Family Studies, General 1 7 20 1 29
    Industrial Technology/Technician 2 5 7
    Interior Architecture
    Interior Design 1 7 52 1 61
    International Relations and Affairs 1 4 10 15
    International/Global Studies 2 7 1 20 30
    Jazz/Jazz Studies 1 3 4
    Journalism 7 25 32
    Land Use Planning and Management/Development 2 2
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1 2 3 15 21
    Management Information Systems, General 2 5 7 6 1 34 1 56
    Manufacturing Engineering 2 3 13 18
    Manufacturing Technology/Technician 1 1 5 7
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 2 2
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 8 28 4 3 149 194
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 2 1 8 38 1 50
    Mathematics Teacher Education 4 1 15 1 21
    Mathematics, General 1 2 9 2 36 1 51
    Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 1 5 2 1 9 18
    Microbiology, General 1 1 10 1 13
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 23 106 6 2 455 6 598
    Music Performance, General 1 3 4
    Music Teacher Education 1 2 6 9
    Music, General 10 2 29 41
    Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1 1 2
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 3 29 32
    Philosophy 3 1 1 12 17
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1 2 2 14 19
    Physical Therapy/Therapist 1 6 23 30
    Physics, General 1 4 2 13 20
    Political Science and Government, General 1 4 23 3 2 68 1 102
    Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 5 1 22 28
    Psychology, General 10 40 3 1 138 3 195
    Psychology, Other
    Public Administration 1 10 14 55 80
    Public Relations/Image Management 6 20 1 77 104
    Radio and Television 5 10 1 25 41
    Reading Teacher Education 2 1 3
    Recording Arts Technology/Technician 1 7 8
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist