Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 980 and 1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 22
Popular programs at Texas State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 523 | |
| 2 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 414 | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 411 | |
| 4 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 386 | |
| 5 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 351 | |
| 6 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 339 | |
| 7 | Marketing. | 295 | |
| 8 | Computer Science. | 241 | |
| 9 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 217 | |
| 10 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 210 | |
| 11 | Biology, General. | 208 | |
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 190 | |
| 13 | Accounting and Related Services. | 164 | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, General. | 163 | |
| 15 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 157 | |
| 16 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 149 | |
| 17 | Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 124 | |
| 18 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 120 | |
| 19 | Political Science and Government. | 115 | |
| 20 | Social Work. | 114 |
Showing top 20 of 74 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Texas State University?
Texas State University has an acceptance rate of 89% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Texas State University?
Admitted students at Texas State University typically score between 980 and 1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Texas State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Texas State University is approximately $16,805 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Texas State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Texas State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
