Texas State University - Ratings, Reviews & Ranking

San Marcos, Texas, United States

4.3

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Overview

4.3
out of 5

Overall Score

of those seeking jobs were employed in their area of study within 6 months of graduation.

50%

say the majority of the classes record their attendance.

64.7%

say they always feel safe on Campus

Academic Staff

5 Stars 60%

4 Stars 35%

3 Stars 0%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 5%

Campus Facilities

5 Stars 45%

4 Stars 40%

3 Stars 15%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Area of Study

5 Stars 70%

4 Stars 25%

3 Stars 0%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 5%

Administrative Staff

5 Stars 27.8%

4 Stars 16.7%

3 Stars 33.3%

2 Stars 22.2%

1 Star 0%

Sports Facilities

5 Stars 41.2%

4 Stars 29.4%

3 Stars 17.6%

2 Stars 5.9%

1 Star 5.9%

Social Scene

5 Stars 64.7%

4 Stars 23.5%

3 Stars 11.8%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Reviews

 
Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Communication & Media
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2023 

		Specific Area of StudyCommunication Studies

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?No

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?No

 " Texas state is great school for students looking for diversity and never ending opportunities! If interested in applying, I recommend that you take a look into University College's BGS program. My favorite part of being on campus was the people I met and the life longs friends I received. Just remember that college is all about connections! "
					
	22 Jan 2026 

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Alison
Area Of Study :

  Education
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Mature
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2024 

		Specific Area of StudyAdult, Professional, and Community Education

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

 " I'm almost finished my masters through fully remote classes, and the experience has been great - a good blend of distance and independent learning with some group work and occasional Zoom meetings. We have great discussions in class and I feel like the work I'm doing is helping me learn, rather than just keeping me busy. "
					
	17 Jul 2025 

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Sam
Area Of Study :

  Social Sciences
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Graduated
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2021 

		Specific Area of StudyAnthropology

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?No

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " The campus is beautiful and it has one of the best anthropology programs in the country, which is why I went here. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and I only have a few instances of poor experiences with them, most of these being with 1st year professors. The campus has a lot of hills so definitely need to get your leg strength up, but there were a lot of activities including being able to utilize the river for kayaking/scuba/swimming. "
					
	6 Jun 2025 

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Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Other
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2023 

		Specific Area of StudyPsychological Research

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?No

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?No

		Would You Recommend This Institute?No

		Did you always feel safe on campus?No

 " Rampant sexism and lots of department politics. Most graduates don't get into a PhD program but they focus the whole program on getting a PhD afterward. They rotate the same electives, many second years are forced to do independent studies or take classes outside the department. I was offered a very small fraction of the courses listed in the catalog. TA/IA positions can be easy or pure hell depending on the professor. A handful of professor view graduate students as workhorses and don't care about our work or well being. Students are not background checked although we all share a workspace with each other, soon we will get a window on the room for safety but the department won't do much more than that. "
					
	7 May 2025 

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Marly
Area Of Study :

  Arts & Humanities
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 2022 

		Campus AttendedSan Marcos 

		Specific Area of StudyDance

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?No

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?No

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?No

 " The campus is good, but it's quite expensive. I transferred here and like the surrounding area. There's an outdoor mall nearby, and it's close to Austin for concerts and San Antonio as well. However, housing is very limited and costly, with few options available. The area also doesn't seem well-prepared for emergencies. "
					
	30 Oct 2024 

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