Admission details for Texas State?

Hello everyone! I'm doing my research on various colleges and Texas State has caught my eye. Can someone here give me a brief rundown of what the admissions process is like at Texas State? What sort of applicant do they typically look for? Thanks in advance!

Sure thing! The application process at Texas State University (TXST) is pretty straightforward. The university accepts either the ApplyTexas application or the Common Application. Once you've completed one of these, along with submitting your official high school transcripts, you've essentially completed the main part of the application process.

As part of your application, you will also be asked to submit an essay, which Texas State does take into consideration, so be sure to give that some attention.

Texas State reviews each application holistically, considering not just your academic achievements, but your potential for success as a college student. That means your overall high school performance, including the rigor of your coursework, your academic achievements, and improvements in your academic record over time, can all play a role in the decision. Texas State University does not require the SAT or ACT, but students can submit scores if they choose to.

The typical admitted student at Texas State has a GPA of 3.31 on a 4.0 scale. In terms of class rank, approximately 34% of admitted students were in the top 10% of their high school class, and about 75% were in the top half of their high school class.

Extracurricular activities aren't explicitly factored into Texas State's admissions process, but demonstrating leadership, commitment, passion, and skill in activities outside of class can add depth to your application and could potentially be a factor if your academic profile is borderline.

Good luck with your college search process!