Texas State University is a public research university in San Marcos, Texas. Since its establishment in 1899, the university has grown to the second largest university in the Greater Austin metropolitan area and the fifth largest university in the state of Texas.
More than 38,000 undergraduate and graduate students choose from over 200 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs — from biology to music to business to geography and more. And each student finds the personalized support and opportunities they need to succeed beyond the classroom.
- Affordable education, outstanding scholarship opportunities, and strong career placement.
- Run to R1- Currently R2: Doctoral Universities –High Research Activity
- Research and development spending exceeded $141 million in 2023.
- TXST faculty were engaged in 600+ research projects in 2023.
- Career Services- Internships, 15 in-person job fairs each year and many more services.
- Ranked among the top #273 National Universities, 152 Top Public Schools.
- 19 faculty members have earned National Science Foundation CAREER awards.
- TXST climbs 7 spots in U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2025
- TXST ranked in top 9% in latest World University Rankings for International Students
- ‘Forbes’ names Texas State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2023
- ‘Money’ magazine names Texas State’s health administration master’s program among best in U.S.
- Intelligent.com recognizes Texas State as US leader in 11 categories for 2024
- TXST named one of nation’s ‘Best Green Colleges’ by Princeton Review for 2025
Programs Offered:
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
| B.A. in Computer Science B.S. in Computer Science B.S. in Business Administration B.S. in Computer & Information Technology B.S. in Engineering Technology B.S. in International Business B.S. in Mechanical Engineering B.S. in Accounting | M.S. in Engineering Masters of Business Administration (MBA) M.S. in Computer Science Masters of Engineering Management Masters of Accountancy Masters of Public Administration (M.P.A.) |
Entry Requirements:
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
| TOEFL | 78 | 78 |
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE | – | 52 |
Application Fee: $90 for both Undergraduate and Graduate applicants
Tuition Fee:
| Tuition Fee | In State | Out-of-State | Scholarships |
| UG | $ 10, 000 | $ 20, 000 | Up to $48,000 over four years |
| PG | $9,000 | $16,600 | Automatic merit scholarships |
In-State Tuition for Out-of-State Students: Qualify for at least $1,000 in scholarships and receive a non-resident tuition fee waiver.