Freshman Admission Requirements
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For 2021 terms, Texas State University will not require SAT or ACT test scores for students ranked in the top 75% of their high school classes for admission to the university, application to the Honors College, or for consideration for Assured and Competitive Scholarships. Additional information and updates related to COVID-19 may be found on our FAQ page.
Texas State University Admissions Standards
We recommend students complete the following curriculum or equivalent for assured admission. Students applying without this curriculum will go through our review process.
4 credits of English
Including: English I, II, III and IV
4 credits of Math
Including: algebra I and II, geometry and advanced math courses such as pre-calculus, calculus and statistics
4 credits of Science
Including: biology, chemistry and two advanced sciences such as physics, environmental science, anatomy and physiology, or integrated physics and chemistry (IPC) is acceptable between biology and chemistry
3 credits of Social Studies
Including: world/human geography or world history, U.S. history since 1877, U.S. government (half credit) and economics (half credit)
2 credits of Foreign Language
1 credit of Fine Arts
1 credit of Physical Education
Admission Review
Because ACT and SAT test scores are not required for 2021 entry terms, applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class will be reviewed holistically.
When reviewing your application, Texas State will consider your high school curriculum, admission essay(s), extracurricular involvement, leadership, community service, work experience, quality and competitive level of courses taken and grades earned, in addition to other factors presented in your application.
We strongly encourage anyone who is not offered freshman admission to attend another college, complete 30 hours of transferable credit with a minimum GPA of a 2.25, and apply for transfer admission.
Assured Admission
Assured admission will be granted to students who will graduate with one of the following diploma types:
- (HB5) Distinguished Achievement
- (UAP) Distinguished
- (UAP) Recommended
- or equivalent
AND you meet the class rank and test score requirements listed in the chart below.
| Class Rank | ACT1 | SAT2 |
|---|---|---|
|
Class Rank
Top 10%
|
ACT1
No minimum score
|
SAT2
No minimum score
|
|
Class Rank
1st Quartile
|
ACT1
20
|
SAT2
1000
|
|
Class Rank
2nd Quartile
|
ACT1
22
|
SAT2
1090
|
|
Class Rank
3rd Quartile
|
ACT1
26
|
SAT2
1250
|
|
Class Rank
4th Quartile
|
ACT1
29
|
SAT2
1330
|
1 The ACT score is your composite score from a single sitting.
2 SAT scores are the sum—from a single sitting—of the Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math sections only.
(If test scores are not available, applications for Spring 2021, Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 will be considered through Admission Review. See our FAQ page for information related to COVID-19 accommodations.)
Pathway Program Admission
Following application review, a select number of freshman applicants are invited to participate in the Pathway Program, a unique co-enrollment partnership between Texas State and Austin Community College (ACC). Faculty, staff and academic advisers at both institutions are committed to your success and work closely with Pathway participants. Once students meet all the program requirements, they are automatically granted full admission to Texas State.
Non-Ranking Public and Private High Schools
Students from a non-ranking school who do not fall into the non-traditional school definition will be assigned a rank. This rank, determined by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, will be based on one's academic rigor, grades in academic courses, GPA (if available) and the profile of the high school.
For more information regarding the ranking process for applicants from non-ranking schools or other educational programs, contact your freshman Admission Counselor.
Nontraditional Secondary Education: GED and Homeschool Applicants
In accordance with Senate Bill 1543 (SB1543), applicants for admission who present evidence of completion of a nontraditional secondary education without an official class rank will have a class rank assigned by Texas State. The class rank will be comparable to the average class rank of other applicants who have equivalent ACT or SAT scores. A nontraditional secondary education includes Homeschool and GED graduates. Texas State requires an official homeschool or GED transcript and scores to demonstrate evidence of completion.
McCoy College: Limited Access
Certain majors (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing and Computer Information Systems) within the McCoy College of Business can be classified as Limited Access. Learn more about additional admission requirements for degree programs in the McCoy College of Business.
Additional Entry Requirements
Some majors at Texas State have entry requirements that must be completed in addition to receiving general admission to the university. These majors that require you to start as a "pre-major" and/or meet specific program requirements to be admitted to that major or degree program.