Colleges · San Marcos
Colleges in San Marcos, TX
San Marcos is home to Texas State University, with about 35,577 students on campus.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in San Marcos
Students on campus
35,577fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Texas State University35,577 on campus
Most selective
Texas State Universityadmits 89% of applicants
Lowest net price
Texas State University$16,805 a year after aid
Every college
The college in San Marcos
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in San Marcos: Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near San Marcos
6 more colleges are within 30 miles of San Marcos.
Texas Lutheran UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Seguin20.9 mi1,322 students
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative MedicineUniversity or college · For-profit · Austin25.8 mi35 students
Southern Careers Institute-AustinCareer school · For-profit · Austin26 mi340 students
Texas Health and Science UniversityUniversity or college · For-profit · Austin26.4 mi65 students
Saint Edward's UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Austin26.9 mi2,999 studentsHuston-Tillotson UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Austin29.9 mi1,009 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of San Marcos. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.