San Marcos, Texas

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Texas State University (TXST) is a public research university with its main campus in San Marcos, Texas, United States, with additional campuses in Round Rock, Texas, and Querétaro, Mexico. Established in 1899, the university has grown to be the seventh-largest university in Texas. Texas State University reached a record enrollment of 47,513 students for the fall 2026 semester, continuing a trend of enrollment…
National rank
Ranked #164 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #232 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #408 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #1201 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #1298 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
601 University Dr, San Marcos, Texas, 78666
Visit University SiteTotal CoA (on-campus): $28,630
Room & Board: $12,270
Books & Supplies: $740
Receive Aid: 82%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,169
Pell Grant Recipients: 42%
Total CoA (on-campus): $40,390
Room & Board: $12,270
Books & Supplies: $740
Receive Aid: 82%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,169
Pell Grant Recipients: 42%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 980–1190
SAT ERW: 500–610
SAT Math: 480–580
ACT Composite: 19–26