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Information Summary
Ranks 86th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Fringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 20,113 |
| Total Enrollment | 27,129 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near San Marcos, TX
| Total Population | 51,452 (40,751 urban / 10,701 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 17,640 (2.53 people per house) |
| Families | 9,403 (3.21 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,986 |
| Pop. — Asian | 735 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 108 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 642 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 38,139 |
| Pop. — Other | 10,442 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (other field) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large 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  $4,698 |
$4,202  $4,698 |
$10,826  $11,298 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $950  $950 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,600  $6,800 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,210  $3,300 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,800  $7,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,010  $3,100 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,720  $2,810 |
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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?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
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 Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
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 Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 6,237 |
| Meals per Week | N/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?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,128 | 558 |  20% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,712 | 781 |  28% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,540 | 179 |  7% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,371 | 1,214 |  44% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,599 |  58% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Texas State University-San Marcos?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 160 | 238 | 398 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 558 | 721 | 1,279 |
Hispanic | 2,333 | 3,063 | 5,396 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 286 | 315 | 601 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 78 | 79 | 157 |
White Non-Hispanic | 8,318 | 10,752 | 19,070 |
Race Unknown | 101 | 127 | 228 |
| Total | 11,834 | 15,295 | 27,129 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Texas State University-San Marcos?
