Texas State University, TX
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Texas State University Rankings
Affordability73
Selectivity28
Retention41
Graduation12
Earnings45
Diversity71
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Texas State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism8%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Engineering2%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies9%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Texas State University
46%
Admission Rate
540
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Texas State University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Texas State University
53%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$216
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 51% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 62% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Texas State University
77%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 29% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 53% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 52% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 36% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 64% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 62% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 51% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Texas State University
93%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Texas State University
34,187
Undergraduates
62%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
4,457
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Texas State University, TX
William Edge Institute
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