Texas State University
601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX
Questions and Answers about Texas State University
Sabrina M.
2 months ago
Is Texas State University ADA friendly if a student has crutches?
Texas State University
Yes! Our ADA Compliance information including accessible routes throughout campus can be found here: https://compliance.txstate.edu/ada/. We also offer opportunities through the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to make sure our students' needs are met! You can connect with ODS here: https://www.ods.txstate.edu/.
Sabrina M.
2 months ago
What assistance does Texas State University offer to students that don't qualify for FASFA financial aid?
Texas State University
Hi Sabrina,
For students who are unable to submit the FAFSA but are Texas residents, we accept the TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid). TXST also offers numerous scholarships with different requirements to students of almost any background! You can connect with our Financial Aid and Scholarships Department here: https://www.finaid.txstate.edu/.
Katia A.
3 months ago
What are your strongest majors and what programs do you offer to support them?
Texas State University
Hi Katia,
TXST actually offers close to 100 different majors across 8 academic colleges! You can explore all of our different academic options and accolades here: https://www.admissions.txstate.edu/explore/academics.html.
Savanna B.
3 months ago
What are the benefits of joining TSU's honors college?
Texas State University
One of the biggest TXST Honors College benefits are innovative classroom experiences taught in a seminar style with a maximum of 20 students. You are also able to participate in individualized curriculum and an honors coffee forum, live in Laurel Honors Hall, access early class registration, and have additional opportunities for student organizations and scholarships. You can read more about the Honors College opportunities here: https://www.txstate.edu/honors/opportunities.html.
Savanna B.
3 months ago
Are the on campus gyms free for TSU students?
Texas State University
Hi Savanna,
General membership to the campus rec center is included in the student fees. Additional memberships, such as for group exercise classes, access to the climbing center, and participation in intramural sports can also be purchased. Campus recreation also goes beyond the rec center. Find out more on their website: https://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/.
Michelle R.
4 months ago
How competitive is the honor college admissions for transfers?
Texas State University
According to the Honors College website (https://www.txstate.edu/honors/apply/transfer.html): All transfer students should have a GPA of 3.25 or greater. A student must be transferring in with 12 or more hours of recognized college credit to qualify as a transfer student.
Majors offered at Texas State University
Biggest majors
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Academics at Texas State University
1010-1180
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
20-26
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
22 to 1
Selectivity
Somewhat Selective (46% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Public 4-year institution
Demographics for Texas State University Students
| Ethnicity Breakdown | Asian | Black | Caucasian | Hispanic | Middle Eastern | Native American | Pacific Islander |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State University Students | 4% | 22% | 34% | 46% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| All Bold.org College Students | 12% | 22% | 36% | 25% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Gender breakdown
Texas State University Students
18%
79%
Male
Female
< 2% Gender nonconforming
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Common careers for Texas State University students
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Software Engineer77k
Human Resources (HR) Manager69k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)68k
Operations Manager67k
Software Developer67k
Marketing Manager63k
Interior Designer49k
51.2kAvg. Early Career Pay
93.5kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
52%in High-Meaning careers
11%in STEM careers
Net price of attending Texas State University
Texas State University financial aid
Grants per year
- Average grant $4,927
- Average pell grant $4,834
Loans per year
- Average total loans $7,208
- Average federal loans $5,192
Student reviews of Texas State University
by Bold.org students
3.8
5
4
3
2
1
Recommended by
96% of students
Known for
LGBTQ+ friendly
Beautiful campus
Lots of interesting clubs and activities
Awesome study spaces and libraries
Close to activities in a city
- All reviews 27
Elizabeth Jost
Video Editing and Production
Painting and Studio Art
Screenwriting
Reading + 1 other
4.0
WHAT I LIKED
I love the people. I don't think I have met one person who has given me a hard time.
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
There is absolutely no available parking to commuter students you have to park in the two hour parking zones.
Zach Basso
Volunteering
4.0
WHAT I LIKED
It was a somewhat big campus but the overall environment gave it the feeling of it being a smaller college.
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
That it was built on top of a hill so you're constantly walking up some kind of incline
Kendal Jones
Hiking And Backpacking
Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Sewing + 5 others
3.0
WHAT I LIKED
Good for teaching and nursing majors, not the best for science
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
Tower hall
Sabrina Martin
Exercise And Fitness
Exercise Science
Movies And Film
Animals + 3 others
4.0
WHAT I LIKED
The campus is big but has a lot of scenery. The professors care about the students that want to be there and learn.
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
The parking
Zharya Scott
Drawing And Illustration
Painting and Studio Art
Singing
Art + 6 others
5.0
WHAT I LIKED
I love that even though this school is known as a party school, you don't always see that. I personally haven't been to any parties and I am still enjoying myself on campus hanging out with friends and joining student organizations.
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
When touring the campus I didn't know that there were so many hills. If you come here, you have to make sure that you have some good stamina to keep up with all the walking.
Christopher Gonzales
Music
Art
Gaming
4.0
WHAT I LIKED
The teachers I have had so far are all so helpful and nice to us. They are available in class and during some work hours to make sure you are doing things right and if not, they are there to help explain it.
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
There are lots of stairs here in texas state so be aware of that.
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