Look beyond the university name
Texas State University (TXST) is a public research university with its main campus in San Marcos, Texas, United States, with additional campuses in Round Rock, Texas, and Querétaro, Mexico. Established in 1899, the university has grown to be the seventh-largest university in Texas. Texas State University reached a record enrollment of 47,513 students for the fall 2026 semester, continuing a trend of enrollment growth over several years.
| Location | San Marcos, Texas, United States |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 37,812 |
| Faculty & staff | 3,925 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 25,494 |
| Total citations | 742,960 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Texas State University?
Texas State University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Teacher Education and Leadership Studies, Higher Education Research Studies, Crime Patterns and Interventions, Behavioral and Psychological Studies, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
Official source: Official website ↗
Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at Texas State University
According to OpenAlex, Texas State University has 25,494 indexed research works with 742,960 total citations.
Official source: Official website ↗
Who leads Texas State University?
Leadership details are on the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Campus & student life
Texas State University is located in San Marcos, Texas, United States.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Contact Texas State University
Official website: https://www.txst.edu ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was Texas State University founded?
Texas State University was founded in 1899.
How many students attend?
Approximately 37,812 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.