Avg Earnings (5yr)
$46,716
Acceptance Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
56%
Annual Tuition
$11,450
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Texas State University earn a median of $56,906 ten years after entry — 5% above the national median. Acceptance rate 89.5%, average SAT score 1103, in-state tuition $11,450.
At a Glance
Total Students
34,547
Retention Rate
78%
Faculty Ratio
21
Financial Aid
43%
Median Debt
$21,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,103
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
500–610
SAT Math (middle 50%)
480–590
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
19–25
Institution Overview
Texas State University is a public institution with a large student body of 34,547. The university has a high acceptance rate of 89.5%. The graduation rate is 56%, and the retention rate is 77.5%. The median student debt is $21,000, and 42.6% of students receive financial aid.
The in-state tuition at Texas State is $11,450. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $42,210. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $46,716, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $56,906.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$42k
1 YEAR
$47k
5 YEARS
$57k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Texas State University alumni earn a median salary of $42,210. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $46,716. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $56,906. The median debt for graduates is $21,000.
Texas State University has an 89.5% acceptance rate and a 56% graduation rate. The university's retention rate is 77.5%. The cost of in-state tuition is $11,450. A total of 42.6% of students receive financial aid.
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