TXST programs across disciplines are regularly ranked as some of the best in the state, nation, and world. Our achievements also include expanding access to higher education, ensuring our students succeed before and after graduation, and conducting world-class research with real-world impact.
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— The Hollywood Reporter
— MilitaryFriendly.com
— Texas Veterans Commission's Veterans Education Program
— U.S. News and World Report
— University Sales Center Alliance
— U.S. News and World Report
At TXST, 43% of our students are first-generation, so we know the difference an education can make not just for one person, but for all those that follow them.
That’s why we’re dedicated to meeting students where they are, expanding access through multiple locations, online degrees, and community college partnerships. We’re also making college more affordable through robust financial aid programs.
$213M
in grants and scholarships awarded in fiscal year 2024
75%
of TXST students receive financial aid
Top Performer
in social mobility, U.S. News and World Report
TXST is rapidly expanding our research enterprise as part of the mission to serve our students, advance the Texas economy, and achieve Research-1 Carnegie classification. Our research priorities are designed to tackle the state’s biggest needs, combining technology and culture to share the human experience in new ways.
$180M
in research and development expenditures
30+
research centers and institutes
22
faculty members have earned National Science Foundation CAREER awards
70+
STEM designated degree programs in fields from aquatic biology to quantitative finance and economics
24,000+ children and university students engaged in outdoor learning at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment in 2024.
Our students deserve a well-rounded experience, and with hundreds of student organizations, campus activities, and athletic events each year, we make sure they can relax and explore new interests.
San Marcos is consistently named one of the best college towns in the U.S., and Princeton Review named TXST a Green College for our commitment to outdoor life and sustainability.
400+
student organizations
32
sport clubs with activities from climbing to water skiing
100+
home games across 16 NCAA Division I sports
The Student Involvement fair is held each semester, helping students find connection via our network of student-led organizations.
The Try @ TXST podcast goes beyond the numbers and in-depth with the students, faculty, and staff behind the many organizations, programs, and events that enrich life at TXST.
We want our students to thrive both in college and after graduation. Our 200+ degree programs equip our graduates with the skills they need to launch successful careers at companies like 3M, Apple, Dell, Google, H-E-B, USAA, St. David’s Medical Center, and more. And our growing alumni network and Career Services are there to assist our graduates no matter where they are in their careers.
245,000+
alumni network
8,600+
Bobcat graduates in 2024-25
27
online degrees introduced in 2025
29
programs available at
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Our students and alumni excel in their academic and professional pursuits.
For more than 125 years, TXST has been training future educators, and we proudly continue to lead the way in educational innovation and excellence.
Tomorrow’s business leaders and entrepreneurs get the hands-on education they need from TXST’s McCoy College of Business.
Texas State is training the next generation of healthcare leaders with valuable hands-on experience at our community clinics and through thousands of affiliate agreements with hospitals. We’re also revolutionizing how we access and manage medical services, collaborating across fields to create actionable solutions to pressing healthcare challenges.
100%
job placement for concrete industry management graduates
9 out of 10
of our certified teachers are employed within one year
100%
national board exam pass rate and employment rate for physical therapy grads
