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$11,450
per year
In-State Tuition
88%
Acceptance Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
Texas State University is an educational institution in San Marcos, TX. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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16 of 16 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Agriculture & Environment
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
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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Texas State guarantees $4,000 to $12,000 a year to freshmen who meet SAT/ACT and class-rank tiers; test-optional students get a merit review.
President's Honor Scholarship
Automatic$12,000 per year
Renewable: 3.25 cumulative Texas State GPA and 28 passing Texas State hours per year
Guaranteed if admitted as a first-time freshman with application, transcript and official SAT or ACT scores; no separate scholarship application
SAT or ACT, plus top 25% of class or an IB/AP Capstone Diploma. Nonresident recipients may qualify to pay in-state tuition. Four-year total $48,000.
Texas State Achievement Scholarship (SAT 1260-1410 / ACT 27-31, top 25%)
Automatic$8,000 per year
Renewable: 3.25 cumulative Texas State GPA and 28 passing Texas State hours per year
Guaranteed if admitted as a first-time freshman with application, transcript and official SAT or ACT scores; no separate scholarship application
SAT or ACT, plus top 25% of class or an IB/AP Capstone Diploma (SAT 1260-1410 / ACT 27-31 tier). Nonresident recipients may qualify to pay in-state tuition. Four-year total $32,000.
Texas State Achievement Scholarship (SAT 1160-1250 / ACT 24-26, top 5%)
Automatic$8,000 per year
Renewable: 3.25 cumulative Texas State GPA and 28 passing Texas State hours per year
Guaranteed if admitted as a first-time freshman with application, transcript and official SAT or ACT scores; no separate scholarship application
SAT or ACT, plus top 5% of class or an IB/AP Capstone Diploma (SAT 1160-1250 / ACT 24-26 tier). Nonresident recipients may qualify to pay in-state tuition. Four-year total $32,000.
Texas State Achievement Scholarship (SAT 1160-1250 / ACT 24-26, top 6-15%)
Automatic$7,000 per year
Renewable: 3.25 cumulative Texas State GPA and 28 passing Texas State hours per year
Guaranteed if admitted as a first-time freshman with application, transcript and official SAT or ACT scores; no separate scholarship application
SAT or ACT, plus top 6%-15% of class (SAT 1160-1250 / ACT 24-26 tier). Nonresident recipients may qualify to pay in-state tuition. Four-year total $28,000.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
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
Verified on Jul 2026
| 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
Programs Listed
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