Texas State University

    San Marcos, TX · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    980–1200
    Median ~1090
    Acceptance rate
    89%
    Enrollment
    36,177
    ACT middle 50%
    19–25

    What the numbers say about Texas State

    • The reported middle 50% spans 220 points, from 980 to 1200. A planning score near or above 1240 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 550 Reading and Writing and 540 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 89% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 55% completion rate and $56,906 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1090 SAT scorePlan for a 1250Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $11,450
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $22,930
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $56,906
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    55%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 980 and 1200. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1240 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1200 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1090 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 980 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Texas State's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV1010–124096%
    University of MemphisMemphis, TN920–118072%
    Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS910–124094%
    Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI960–120090%
    Troy UniversityTroy, AL940–121096%
    Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS970–114090%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Texas State?

    Texas State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 980–1200, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1240 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Texas State's acceptance rate?

    Texas State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 89%.

    How much does it cost to attend Texas State?

    In-state tuition is approximately $11,450 and out-of-state is approximately $22,930. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is Texas State test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Texas State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.txst.edu

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