Texas State University: cost & net price by income
San Marcos, Texas
The average net price at Texas State University is about $16,438 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $10,971 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $21,669. Published in-state tuition is $11,450. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$10,971/yr
- $30k–$48k$11,354/yr
- $48k–$75k$12,996/yr
- $75k–$110k$19,593/yr
- $110k+$21,669/yr
Texas State University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $16,438
- In-state tuition
- $11,450
- Out-of-state tuition
- $23,210
- Students receiving aid
- 36%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Texas State University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Texas State University is about $16,438 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Texas State University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Texas State University is about $10,971 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Texas State University?
- At Texas State University, published in-state tuition is $11,450 and out-of-state tuition is $23,210 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Texas State University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Texas State University a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)