Texas State University
Founded 1899
President Kelly Damphousse (President)
Fees USD 11,162
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Texas State University is a public research university founded in 1899 in San Marcos, Texas, the flagship institution of the Texas State University System. Located between Austin and San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country, Texas State enrolls approximately 38,000 students and is the seventh-largest university in Texas. The university is particularly known for its criminal justice program (top-10 nationally), health sciences, education, and communication programs.
Colleges
- College of Health Professions — Nursing, PT, and health sciences
- College of Criminal Justice — Top-10 nationally for criminal justice
- McCoy College of Business Administration — AACSB-accredited
- College of Education — Teacher preparation and research
- College of Fine Arts and Communication — Media and performing arts
How to Apply
- Application: Apply Texas or Common App
- Test Scores: Test-optional
- Acceptance Rate: ~74%
- In-State Tuition: ~$11,162
Key Deadlines
- Priority: March 1
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions