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$11,450
per year
In-State Tuition
88%
Acceptance Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$5,725 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$9,160 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$16,030 saved
16 of 16 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $20,610potential savings
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Agriculture & Environment
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Education
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
4
Men's teams
6
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
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Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,715
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$56,906
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Texas State University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $382 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $5,725
8 exams
24 credits
Save $9,160
14 exams
42 credits
Save $16,030
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$5,725 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$9,160 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$16,030 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Human Growth and Development Psychology & Education | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Psychology Psychology | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
San Marcos, Texas
Hays County
Control
Public
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