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Texas State University Teaching Programs

Texas State University is a public institution located in San Marcos, TX. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Texas State University Rankings

Texas State University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#20 of 309	State — Texas

Where Is Texas State University?

Contact information for Texas State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone:	5122452111
Website:	www.txst.edu/
Admissions:	www.txst.edu/admissions.html
Financial Aid:	www.finaid.txst.edu/

How Do I Get Into Texas State University?

You can apply to Texas State University online at: https://www.applytexas.org/

Texas State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Texas State University

This is what Texas State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Texas State University?

Texas State University has an acceptance rate of 89%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 27% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

41% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Texas State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 610. Math scores were between 480 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 980 to 1200. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Texas State University ranged between 19 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Texas State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	12,850	11,133	87%
Women	21,152	19,241	91%

Can I Afford Texas State University?

The average net price after aid at Texas State University is $16,438. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,606
In-State Fees	$2,844
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,086
Out-of-State Fees	$2,844
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,450
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,930

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at Texas State University receive some form of financial aid (7,668 students).

Nearly 60% of students at Texas State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,539 per student.

37% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,559.

Student Loan Debt

41% of Texas State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,168 per year.

Texas State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,063 students enrolled at Texas State University. Texas State University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 34,547 undergraduate students at Texas State University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Texas State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	967
Black or African American	3,281
Hispanic	14,198
White	12,575
American Indian/Alaska Native	103
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	34
Two or More Races	1,070
Non-Resident	690

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Texas State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	7,652
California	17
Illinois	11
Virginia	10
Colorado	9

Additionally, approximately 2.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Texas State University Graduate Student Diversity

4,175 of Texas State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Texas State University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Texas State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	133
Black or African American	304
Hispanic	1,239
White	1,565
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	108
Non-Resident	722

Online Learning at Texas State University

Texas State University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

15,093 undergraduate students at Texas State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,451 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 834 students took at least one online class and 944 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Texas State University

The following teaching majors are available at Texas State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	327	76	—	403
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	40	22	62
Special Education and Teaching	—	38	—	61
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	23	3	26
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	11	—	11
Education, Other	—	—	7	7
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at Texas State University

Texas State University offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Texas State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.