Rankings and Accolades
This page highlights key university achievements. For enrollment and demographic numbers, see our Facts & Data page.
Recent Recognitions
- U.S. News and World Report lists two TXST online programs among best in nation for 2023
- TXST awarded top ranking status in five categories by Intelligent.com
- Newsweek names Texas State among America's Best Online Learning Schools for 2023
- TXST receives prestigious Seal of Excelencia for serving and supporting Latino/e/x students.
- U.S. News and World Report names TXST among the Best National Universities for 2022-23
A World-Class Education at an Affordable Cost
#1
university in Texas for helping at-risk students graduate
THECB three-year average data
#25
America's Top Online Colleges
Newsweek
Top Performer
in social mobility
U.S. News and World Report
#74
best online bachelor's programs
U.S. News and World Report
Top Ranked Institution for Diversity & Social Impact
#6
R2 university in the South for graduating high-earning women alums under 40
Steppingblocks
1 of only 4
Texas universities recognized for social impact
Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings
#28
in the U.S. for Hispanic enrollment
Hispanic Outlook on Education
#14
in the U.S. for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanic students
Hispanic Outlook on Education
Programs Devoted to Research & Creativity
#10
best bachelor's degrees in advertising for 2022
BestAccreditedColleges.org
#23
best dance program in the nation for 2023
College Factual
#1
best schools for criminal justice in Texas for 2023
College Factual
#21
best online master's in social work
Intelligent.com
The Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
#1
best BSN program in Texas
NursingProcess.org
#4
top respiratory therapy online bachelor’s in the U.S.
Value Colleges
#37
best online master's in nursing programs
U.S. News and World Report
100%
of dietetic interns found jobs in their field within one year of graduation
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Educating Texas Educators
#1
We prepare more public school teachers than any other university in Texas
✯
700
teachers graduate from Texas State every year
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1 of only 10
universities in the U.S. to receive the 5+ Club designation
from the Physics Teacher Education Coalition
Nationally Ranked Business Programs
91%
job placement for M.B.A. graduates
✯
#22
best no-GMAT M.B.A. in the U.S.
College Consensus
100%
job placement for U.S.-based M.Acy. graduates
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#9
best marketing degree programs of 2023
Intelligent.com
Award-Winning Faculty
18
faculty members have earned National Science Foundation CAREER awards
26
Grammy
winners & nominees
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16
Fulbright Scholar Awards in the last 10 years
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Committed to Serving Veteran Students & Their Families
Top 10
military friendly school for 2022–2023
MilitaryFriendly.com
#38
2022 Best for Vets: Colleges in the U.S.
MilitaryTimes.com
Gold Award
2022 Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award
Texas Veterans Commission's Veterans Education Program