Texas State University San Marcos San Marcos Texas

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$4,698
$5,360
$5,776
$6,168
6.8%
Out-of-state
$11,298
$12,032
$12,520
$12,816
2.4%
Books and supplies
$950
$978
$1,000
$1,050
5.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$6,800
$6,800
$6,960
$7,310
5.0%
Other
$3,300
$3,390
$3,460
$3,620
4.6%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$7,000
$7,000
$7,160
$7,520
5.0%
Other
$3,100
$3,190
$3,260
$3,410
4.6%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$2,810
$2,890
$2,950
$3,060
3.7%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$15,748
$16,528
$17,196
$18,148
5.5%
Off Campus
$15,748
$16,528
$17,196
$18,148
5.5%
Off Campus with Family
$8,458
$9,228
$9,726
$10,278
5.7%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$22,348
$23,200
$23,940
$24,796
3.6%
Off Campus
$22,348
$23,200
$23,940
$24,796
3.6%
Off Campus with Family
$15,058
$15,900
$16,470
$16,926
2.8%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$60
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
12,172
4,972
7,200
Percent admitted
76%
72%
78%
Percent admitted who enrolled
40%
42%
39%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
 
X
Secondary school rank
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
2,704
74%
ACT
919
25%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
480
570
SAT Math
490
590
SAT Writing
460
550
ACT Composite
21
25
ACT English
20
25
ACT Math
20
25
ACT Writing
6
8
  • Students that submit all application materials by the assigned deadline and meet the following criteria receive automatic admission: 1. Graduate in the top 10% of their high school class 2. Graduate in the 1st quarter of their high school class and score no lower than 920 SAT (combined critical reading & math) or no lower than 20 on the ACT 3. Graduate in the 2nd quarter of their high school class and score no lower than 1010 SAT or 22 ACT 4. Graduate in the 3rd quarter of their high school class and score no lower than 1180 SAT or 26 ACT 5. Graduate in the 4th quarter of their high school class and score no lower than 1270 SAT or 29 ACT. Home school or students from non-ranking high schools need to score at least 1180 SAT or 26 ACT.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1925 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics
9/1/1976 –
Accredited
Dietetics (DIETI) – Dietetic Internship
4/1/1996 –
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
5/16/1986 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs
8/11/2000 –
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) – Graduate degree programs
9/1/1970 –
Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) – Graduate programs in health services administration
7/1/1990 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RADTT) – Programs for radiation therapists
9/15/2000 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1975 –
Accredited