College
Texas State University
Texas State University is a public four-year college in San Marcos, Texas with 36,177 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $16,660 a year on average after grants.
36,177Undergraduates
89%Acceptance rate
$16,660Net price a year
$28,347Full cost a year
$11,481In-state tuition
$22,821Out-of-state tuition
55%Graduation rate
80%Return for year two
$60,523Median earnings 10 years after starting
$19,500Median debt at graduation
41%Students with Pell grants
1,103Average SAT
Living near Texas State University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos, TX | 11 mi | $1,322 | $310,400 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 16 mi | $1,654 | $339,400 |
| Austin, TX | 32 mi | $1,729 | $555,300 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 43 mi | $1,846 | $513,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | 44 mi | $1,324 | $235,700 |
Other colleges nearby
- The University of Texas at Austin 30 mi
- Saint Edward's University 26 mi
- Texas Lutheran University 22 mi
- Huston-Tillotson University 29 mi
Airports near San Marcos
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS | 27 mi | 10,678,073 |
| San Antonio International Airport SAT | 40 mi | 5,466,684 |
| Killeen Regional Airport GRK | 82 mi | 117,523 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.