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Interested in attending Texas State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Texas State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

89
%
Acceptance rate
1100
SAT Midpoint
July 15
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Texas State University?

89%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Texas State accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 29,299 people applied and 26,224 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
16273 / 17935 (91%)
Men
9810 / 11364 (86%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Texas State University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

30%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 30% ended up enrolling at Texas State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Texas State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Texas State considers:

Very Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Texas State University?

1100
SAT Midpoint

Grades

11% of freshmen who attended Texas State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

47%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

7%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
Math Mean
540
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
Verbal Mean
560
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
990
Composite Mean
1100
75th Percentile
1200

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Texas State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 15
Regular admission deadline
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