Texas State University
San Marcos, TXPublicRank 304 of 1,732Traditional rank 212 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,144 |
| $30–48k | $12,576 |
| $48–75k | $16,117 |
| $75–110k | $21,528 |
| $110k+ | $23,150 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $11,135 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $11,450 |
| Change | $315 (+2.8%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $23,210 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $12,270 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Fall 2025 resident charges, one semester (15 credits) | $6,119 |
| Fall 2018, same basis | $5,467 |
| Change, 2018 to 2025 | +11.9% |
Source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Tuition and Fees Data – Universities 2018-2025, reportcenter.highered.texas.gov.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +11.4% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 56% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 78% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 42% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 47% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,110 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $4,557 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | $11,142 | $3,557 |
| Texas A & M International University | $11,127 | $2,406 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $11,314 | $2,184 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $11,015 | $3,171 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $11,481 | $3,105 |
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