Texas State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
89.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
26.87%
Freshmen Enrollment
8,195
SAT Scores
1,100
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 34,146 students have applied and 30,498 students have allowed to admit to Texas State University (Acceptance rate: 89.32%). TXST's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.87 % where 8,195 students have finally enrolled out of 30,498 admitted students.
TXST acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Central Florida and Utah State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.85%).
TXST enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.77%).
How to Apply to Texas State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply TXST. TXST offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.txst.edu/admissions.html |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.applytexas.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.finaid.txst.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://apps.highered.texas.gov/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.va.txst.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://txstatebobcats.com/sports/2017/10/3/graduation-rates.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://www.ods.txst.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at TXST and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Texas State University is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Texas State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,239). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State University | 1,100 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,239 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Texas State University, 3,369 students submitted SAT scores (41% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,100 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 560 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 540 | 590 |
| Total | 980 | 1,100 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Texas State University, 484 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 24 |
TXST Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Texas State University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Not Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |