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2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Top Ten
2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School Top Ten

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Texas State University

San Marcos, TX
44,523
Texas State’s more than 40,000 students choose from 99 bachelor, 91 master’s and 20 doctoral degree programs. As an Emerging Research University, Texas State offers opportunities for discovery and innovation to faculty and students. The student body is diverse and comes from around the world. The university sits at the source of the crystal-clear San Marcos River, between Austin and San Antonio. This picturesque setting provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

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Military Veterans

Texas State University assists veterans in pursuing their educational, professional, and vocational goals. Our program reflects a coordinated continuum of services based on needs assessments of student vets and a strategic plan developed by a Veterans Advisory Council and student veteran leadership for academic, social, leadership, and career services. Our Veterans affairs Office provides certification of educational benefits following VA regulations and monitors student’s degree plans and academic progress. We have an active veteran’s student organization of more than 600 that organizes outreach events. Case management interns assess veteran and family needs and link to on campus and community resources.

Military Spouses

Family & Friends of Military is a support group on campus which meets once a month for those with loved ones in the military, topics vary. The organization’s leadership is made up of current students. The University Seminar 1100 for military-connected students is designed to help meet transitional needs of students moving from military service to education. The course encourages reflection upon the value and nature of education as well as helping students develop strategies for life-long learning. Both VA and Hazelwood (State of Texas) benefits for military dependents are accepted and processed through the Texas State Veterans Office.
Average yearly costs for a full-time student:

Tuition:

$8,606

Fees:

$2,875

Housing:

$8,820

Meals:

$4,410

Books:

$780

Other:

$4,180

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2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Top Ten
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