Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · public

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Admissions

Admit rate89.5%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT980–1190
Middle-50% ACT19–26
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$16,438
Grad rate56%
Median earnings (10 yr)$56,906
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Regular / RollingRolling
Application fee$75 (US) · $90 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
Test policynever 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.

  1. Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?
  2. Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself.
  3. 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).