Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 89.5% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 980–1190 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 19–26 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $16,438 |
| Grad rate | 56% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,906 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $90 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Test policy | never required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
Answer 1 of 3 — max null words each.
- Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?
- Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself.
- You've got a ticket in your hand. Where will you go? What will you do? What will happen when you get there?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).