Texas State University
Texas State University is one of the forty-three public 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in a suburb, in San Marcos.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 38,666 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 5,874 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 4,582 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 54% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Texas State's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,548, and fees were $2,437. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,168 and $2,437 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
| Number of Students38,666 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 14 | 72 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 27 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 143 miles radius of Texas State University
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The University of Texas at Austin
30 miles away |
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Academy of Health Care Professions
33 miles away |
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
46 miles away |
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Temple College at Temple
89 miles away |
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University of Houston-Victoria
94 miles away |
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Texas A&M University
108 miles away |
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Prairie View A & M University
118 miles away |
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Mclennan Community College
126 miles away |
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Lone Star College - Tomball
138 miles away |
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American Medical Institute
143 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Auburn University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Northern Arizona University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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San Diego State University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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The University of Alabama
offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of Alabama in Huntsville
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
offers 3 nursing programs |
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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
offers 4 nursing programs |
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University of Northern Colorado
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of South Alabama
offers 10 nursing programs |
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Augusta University
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1925 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 11/07/2011 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/08/2014 - Current |
Admission
73%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1020 to 1200 |
| ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $75 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $403/credit | |
| In State Students | $403/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $818/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $435/credit | |
| In State Students | $435/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $850/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $18,135 | $18,135 | $36,810 |
| ADN | 70 | $28,210 | $28,210 | $57,260 |
| BSN | 125 | $50,375 | $50,375 | $102,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $21,750 | $21,750 | $42,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 81% of Texas State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 38% | $4,527 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | $1,569 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $5,921 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $3,945 |
| Federal Student Loans | 60% | $5,267 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $10,962 |
$13,579
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,029 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,867 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,161 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,617 |
| Over $110,000$20,762 |
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Student Population
34,180
Undergrads
4,486
Graduates
22,556
Women
16,110
Men
79%
Full-time
21%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
47% |
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Hispanic |
36% |
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Black/African American |
10% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
