Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas · Public
Texas State University admitted 90% of 33,907 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 990–1200 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 56% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Texas State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $75 ($90 for international applicants), and Texas State University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Texas State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Texas State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Texas State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Class rank
- Test scores
Important
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Considered
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Volunteering
Not considered
- GPA
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Character
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Work experience
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $28,630 in-state and $40,390 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $15,307 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Texas State University’s acceptance rate?
Texas State University admitted 90% of applicants: 30,498 of 33,907 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Texas State University’s application deadline?
Texas State University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Texas State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 990 to 1200, with a median around 1100. A score at or above 1100 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Texas State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 ($90 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Texas State University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does Texas State University have supplemental essays?
No. Texas State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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