- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 500–610 reading and writing, 480–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–25 composite
- Average net price: $15,307 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Texas State University reported: an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–25.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Texas State University reviews each application.
Texas State University GPA requirements
Texas State University doesn't consider high school GPA when it decides on first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Texas State University acceptance rate
Texas State University admitted 30,498 of 34,146 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Texas State University is a public 4-year university in San Marcos, Texas, with 36,236 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Texas State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 500 | 560 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1103 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Texas State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Texas State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,307 a year at Texas State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Texas State?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Texas State University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Texas State's acceptance rate?
Texas State University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 30,498 of 34,146 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Texas State?
Not as a number: Texas State University requires high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and test scores. It doesn't consider high school GPA, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Texas State require the SAT or ACT?
Yes. Texas State University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 41% sent SAT scores and 6% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Texas State?
Texas State University doesn't consider high school GPA in admission, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Texas State's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Texas State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–610 in reading and writing and 480–590 in math; ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Texas State give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Texas State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Texas State?
Yes. Texas State University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Texas State?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,307 a year at Texas State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Texas State consider legacy status?
No. Texas State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Texas State's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Texas State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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