89.3%
Acceptance Rate
$11,450
Avg Cost (In-State)
$22,930
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
55.7%
Graduation Rate
36,177
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
May 1
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Not required
Essays: One required essay, Topic C from ApplyTexas or personal statement via Common App
Note: Priority deadline is March 1 for best consideration for housing and scholarships
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$46,716
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$56,906
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
56%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $49,240 | $54,053 | 708 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $45,306 | $67,048 | 525 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $33,033 | $55,832 | 486 |
| Psychology, General. | $33,936 | $50,549 | 474 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $40,411 | $59,009 | 443 |
| Marketing. | $48,072 | $71,539 | 415 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $36,117 | $52,447 | 401 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $49,981 | $75,100 | 296 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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