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Texas State University

Texas State University
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684

Official telephone: (512) 245-2111
Fax number: (512) 245-8044
Website: https://www.txst.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: July 15
Application fee: $75
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT recommended
Dates test scores should be received: July 15 for SAT I/ACT

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank very important
  • standardized test scores not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 100%
Average SAT I: 560 verbal, 540 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 990 - 1200
Average ACT: 22 English, 21 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 25
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 41%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 6%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 29,440
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 26,224
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 2%

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