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Texas State University

Texas
#957 / #383
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1318
Most Desirable School
Public research university in San Marcos, Texas, United States

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About Texas State University

According to Wikipedia, Texas State University is a public research university with its main campus located in the southern portion of the Austin metropolitan area, and its Round Rock campus in the northern portion. Since its establishment in 1899, the university has grown to the fifth largest university in the state of Texas and the 28th largest university in the United States. Texas State University reached a record enrollment of 38,808 students in the 2016 fall semester, continuing a trend of enrollment growth over several years. The university offers more than 200 degree options from its ten colleges.

Texas State University's Online Degrees

Texas State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
31,07370%57%109522

How Much Does Texas State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$8,606$2,529

How Much Do Texas State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Texas State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $51,100 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Texas State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
32,06428,7523,312

Where is Texas State University?

Texas State University is located at 601 University Dr, San Marcos TX 78666

How Safe is Texas State University?

Texas State University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. San Marcos has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Texas State University Known For?

Texas State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Texas State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Anthropology
#117
World Rank
#137
Historical Rank
#67
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Criminal Justice
#144
World Rank
#149
Historical Rank
#113
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Education
#512
World Rank
#518
Historical Rank
#200
USA Rank
education Degrees
Literature
#570
World Rank
#593
Historical Rank
#268
USA Rank
literature Degrees
History
#570
World Rank
#590
Historical Rank
#274
USA Rank
history Degrees
Social Work
#478
World Rank
#479
Historical Rank
#278
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Political Science
#809
World Rank
#825
Historical Rank
#295
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Business
#771
World Rank
#772
Historical Rank
#334
USA Rank
business Degrees
Law
#864
World Rank
#868
Historical Rank
#349
USA Rank
Communications
#836
World Rank
#855
Historical Rank
#362
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Computer Science
#1088
World Rank
#1100
Historical Rank
#370
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#1096
World Rank
#923
Historical Rank
#371
USA Rank
math Degrees
Medical
#1091
World Rank
#1097
Historical Rank
#431
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Physics
#1569
World Rank
#1606
Historical Rank
#464
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Biology
#1418
World Rank
#1457
Historical Rank
#492
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Nursing
#979
World Rank
#980
Historical Rank
#510
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Chemistry
#1924
World Rank
#1949
Historical Rank
#530
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Philosophy
#1715
World Rank
#1772
Historical Rank
#657
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#1791
World Rank
#1798
Historical Rank
#668
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Religious Studies
#2149
World Rank
#2162
Historical Rank
#712
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Economics
#3260
World Rank
#3266
Historical Rank
#725
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Engineering
#3206
World Rank
#3218
Historical Rank
#771
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Psychology
#2332
World Rank
#2348
Historical Rank
#1099
USA Rank
psychology Degrees

Who Are Texas State University's Most Influential Alumni?

Texas State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work. Here are some of Texas State University's most famous alumni:

Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels
An American professional wrestler.
George Strait
An American country music singer .
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
A President of the United States from 1963 to 1969.
Tomás Rivera
Tomás Rivera
An American academic.
R. H. Bing
An American mathematician .
Michael N. Schmitt
An International legal scholar.
Tino Villanueva
An American poet.
Powers Boothe
Powers Boothe
An American actor .
Paul K. Davis
A Historian.
P. Djèlí Clark
An American historian and writer.
John Benjamin Hickey
John Benjamin Hickey
An American actor.
Emily Stanley
A Researcher.

Who Are Texas State University's Most Influential Faculty?

Texas State University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work. Here are some of Texas State University's most famous alumni:

Jennifer duBois
Jennifer duBois
An American writer.
Nico Schüler
A Musicologist.
Manfred Schartl
A Researcher.
Doug Dorst
Doug Dorst
A Writer.

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