Texas State University
public · Founded 1899 · Austin, TX
Acceptance Rate
89.50%
Enrollment
38,722
Tuition & Fees
$14,294
Graduation Rate
56.00%
Retention Rate
78.00%
Off-Campus Needed
31,365
Texas State Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into Texas State?
Texas State admitted just 33,273 of 37,183 applicants — a 89.50% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
51% above state avg
17% below state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
500–610
SAT Math
480–580
ACT Composite
19–26
Coming to Texas State from out of state?
3% of freshmen aren't from Texas. If you're moving for Texas State, start your housing search early — only 19.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near Texas StateWhat Will Texas State Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 58.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
82% below national avg
Per-credit cost: $307 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Texas State's on-campus room and board adds up to $12,231 per year ($1,019/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $7,661 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $638/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $4,570 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 6,753 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Texas State?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Psychology, General.
502 graduates · 81.87% women
Business Administration and Management, General.
384 graduates · 48.7% women
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
364 graduates · 63.74% women
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
340 graduates · 59.41% women
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
317 graduates · 95.58% women
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
304 graduates · 49.34% women
Computer Science.
223 graduates · 16.59% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
221 graduates · 70.14% women
Finance, General.
218 graduates · 23.39% women
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
195 graduates · 62.05% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 4,175 graduate students and only 6,753 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Texas State?
Austin, TX — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Texas State Photos
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Neighborhoods near Texas State
Where students live around Texas State University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does Texas State Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
21:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Texas State reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Texas State?
78.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 56.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
8% below state avg
18% below state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Texas State Reviews
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31,365 Texas State Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 38,722 students and only 6,753 dorm beds, 81% of Texas State students live off campus.
34,547
Undergraduates
4,175
Graduate Students
31,365
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Texas State University.