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Texas State University is a Texas-sized institution. The 492-acre campus boasts nearly 34,000 students who are actively pursuing a wide range of majors and degrees that span eight general areas: agriculture, business, communication, education, health professions, humanities, STEM, and the visual & performing arts. In fact, the school boasts 184 total degree and minor concentration programs. On top of these, students have the option of hanging around campus after graduation to pursue a master's degree in one of more than 100 graduate programs.


Overview of Texas State University (TXST)


In the meantime, students will find loads to do when they've completed classes for the day. Most students will find something fun to do in the Recreation Center where they can enjoy the climbing wall, pick up a game on one of the six racquetball courts, or work out whatever body part is slated for the day. The campus also supports and Adventure Trip Program which can include camping trips, nighttime paddling, easy backpacking adventures, or rejuvenating day hikes. Students who may not play at the varsity level, but who still desire team sports, may join any number of intramural teams and take their team to glory.

General Information


School Type Public
Campus Setting City: Small
Campus Housing Yes
Student Faculty Ratio 21:1
Graduation Rate 54%
Year Founded 1899

Student Enrollment


Total Students38,187

Undergraduate
33,917
Graduate
4,270

Undergraduate Student

Male 14,245
14,245
Female 19,672
19,672

Graduate Student

Male 1,793
1,793
Female 2,477
2,477

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TXST Acceptance Rate and Admissions


APPLICATIONS23,583

Male 8,648
Female 14,935

ACCEPTANCE19,102

Male 6,572
Female 12,545

Acceptance Rate81%

Male 76%
Female 84%

Enrollment 6,304

Male 2,200
Female 4,104
Admissions
Application Fee $75
High School GPA Recommended
High School Rank Required
High School Transcripts Required
College Prep Courses Required
Recommendations NA
SAT/ACT Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required
Application Deadline August 1
Common Application Accepted No

TXST Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


Texas State University is a public institution that offers in-state students a better deal on their tuition than those from out of state. In-state students at TSU pay a gross tuition rate of $11,000 per term. To that is added around $800 for books and supplies. Their non-Texan fellows pay a significant amount more. Out-of-state students at TSU pay $22,000 in tuition, plus supplies and books. To this, students attach their living expenses which run around $12,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students.

However, these are gross figures that don't account for financial aid. Once assistance is included in the equation, the average net price for TSU is $13,000. For low-income students, the average net cost is $11,000 and the top end price, for high-income students, is $21,000. In fact, it should be noted that 64% of TSU students receive a grant or scholarship that averages over $9,000, covering a significant portion of their costs.

Average net price 2018-2019
Net Price $13,178
Average Total Aid $9,392
Students Receiving Financial Aid 76%
Room & Board $9,940

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $10,581
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $22,397
  • Books and Supplies - $800
  • Room & Board - $9,940
  • Other - $2,470

Academics


Students at Texas State University tend to be very pleased with their education. This is shown in the academic statistics which reflect a terrific retention rate and a very good rate of graduation. The retention rate is a statistical measure that shows how many full-time, first-year students return for a second year. A higher retention rate tends to indicate that students and their families are pleased with the academic and other campus resources a college or university provides. Graduation rates are an extension of the retention rate and show how many students stick around to complete their degree at a given institution. TSU shows that 76% of their first-year students return to campus for the excellent class sizes, resources, and overall academic environment. When it comes time to graduate, 54% of students cross the stage. Most TSU graduates complete their degrees within 6 years.

These solid academic numbers can be attributed in part to the school's terrific average class size. The overall student-to-faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This would indicate that the upper level courses a student finds in her final two years of college will typically have fewer than 20 students. This way students are able to gain a tighter focus on their major courses.

Student Population Total


Student Population 38,187

Undergraduate
33,917
Graduate
4,270
Evening Classes : Yes
Online Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


All Business Majors 1,296 Total Graduates / 18%
Business Administration and Management, General 452 Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 331 Graduates
Finance, General 226 Graduates
Accounting 154 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 636 Total Graduates / 9%
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 586 Graduates
International/Global Studies 50 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 578 Total Graduates / 8%
Public Relations/Image Management 235 Graduates
Radio and Television 119 Graduates
Advertising 110 Graduates
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 55 Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 557 Total Graduates / 8%
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 392 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General 84 Graduates
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 81 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts 462 Total Graduates / 6%
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 112 Graduates
Design and Visual Communications, General 86 Graduates
Fine/Studio Arts, General 73 Graduates
Music, General 55 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 52%

Outcome & Salary


Students and their families are keen to know what sorts of jobs and salaries might arise from an education at Texas State University. According to available statistics, a TSU education represents a terrific return on one's educational investment. At the top of the earning ladder are the construction and engineering technology majors who start their careers earning around $65,000 per year in straight salary. Toward the bottom of the top earners are the marketing students, who report a median income of $44,000, before bonus and benefits. It should also be noted that students from such a strong academic background are also often able to easily enter a graduate program and launch their careers higher.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $50,800
College Grads Average Salary $60,365
College Grads Mid Career Salary $94,600
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $603,650
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $1,549,650
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $52,712
10 Year Projected ROI $550,938
20 Year Projected ROI $1,496,938
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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