Rankings and Accolades

This page highlights key university achievements. For enrollment and demographic numbers, see our Facts & Data page.

Recent Recognitions

A World-Class Education at an Affordable Cost

2 out of 3

bachelor’s degrees at TXST are awarded to at-risk students.

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2024

Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader

U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Top Performer

in social mobility

U.S. News and World Report

#39

best online bachelor's programs

U.S. News and World Report

Top Ranked Institution for 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

#16

in the U.S. for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanic students

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Programs Devoted to Research & Creativity

#7

best bachelor's degree in digital communication

BachelorsDegreeCenter.org

Top 25

best drama schools in the world

The Hollywood Reporter

#26

best criminology graduate program in the nation

U.S. News and World Report

#19

best online master's in social work for 2024

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

#58

best online master's in nursing programs

U.S. News and World Report

#65

best healthcare management graduate program in the U.S.

U.S. News and World Report

Educating Texas Educators

#1

We prepare more public school teachers than any other university in Texas

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600+

teachers graduate from Texas State every year

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#109

best online master’s in education programs

U.S. News and World Report

9 out of 10

of our certified teachers are employed within one year

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Nationally Ranked Business Programs

#1

sales program worldwide

University Sales Center Alliance

#4

in U.S. for family business research

Family Business Research Productivity Ranking

Tier 1

MBA program

Global MBA Rankings, CEO Magazine

#16

Part-time M.B.A. among Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the U.S.

U.S. News & World Report

Award-Winning Faculty

22

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 2025-2026

MilitaryFriendly.com

#32

best online master's in education programs for veterans

U.S. News and World Report

Gold Award

2024 Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award

Texas Veterans Commission's Veterans Education Program

#42

2024 Best for Vets: Colleges in the U.S.

MilitaryTimes.com