Texas State University

Texas State University is a public, state school in a suburban setting in San Marcos, Texas. Southwest Texas State was founded in 1899 and now enrolls around 37,812 students a year, including 33,193 undergrads. Southwest Texas State offers housing for up to 6,856 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Southwest Texas State! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Southwest Texas State's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Southwest Texas State students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Southwest Texas State has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Southwest Texas State has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Southwest Texas State on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Southwest Texas State on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! March 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

Is Southwest Texas State a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Southwest Texas State offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Texas State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Southwest Texas State. Southwest Texas State admitted 85% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 25,461 students applied to Southwest Texas State and 21,524 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Southwest Texas State

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Southwest Texas State, around 77% return for the next year. Around 55% of students who started at Southwest Texas State earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Southwest Texas State Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 52% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Southwest Texas State grads have an average starting salary of $44,139 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Southwest Texas State's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $208.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $7,757 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Southwest Texas State

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Southwest Texas State meets 58.3% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $9,986 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $25,170 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Southwest Texas State. Based on this information, how does Southwest Texas State sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Southwest Texas State a good school for you?

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Where is Southwest Texas State?

Southwest Texas State is located in the suburban setting of San Marcos, Texas, less than an hour from San Antonio and Austin.

If you want to see Southwest Texas State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to San Marcos, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Austin-Bergstrom International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Southwest Texas State and San Marcos are like without leaving home.

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