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Texas State University (Texas State) · San Marcos, Texas · Public university

Acceptance rate89%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate55%finish within six years
Undergraduates40,674Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty21 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Texas State University Football coaches

Coaches at Texas State University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

GJ KinneHead Coach
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Tanner BurnsAssociate Head Coach - Special Teams Coordinator
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David BailiffSpecial Assistant to the Head Coach
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Athletics

The program

Where Texas State University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Sun Belt Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
txst.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 980–1200
ACTMiddle 50%: 19–25

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Popular majors

AccountingAdvertisingAgribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsAnimal Sciences, GeneralAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, GeneralApplied/Public Sociology
Test policy
Required
Student-to-faculty
21 : 1
Graduation rate
55% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Texas residents$8,606
Out-of-state tuition$20,086
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$15,716
Campus

Where it is

Texas State University in San Marcos.

Location
San Marcos, Texas
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Central
Website
txst.edu
Overview

About Texas State University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

GJ Kinne, the Head Coach, leads the Texas State University Football staff of 21 coaches, verified June 2026. Texas State University (Texas State) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. Texas State University is a large public school in San Marcos, Texas with 40,674 undergraduates, a 89% acceptance rate and an average net price of $15,716 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Texas State University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail GJ Kinne, the Head Coach and Tanner Burns, the Associate Head Coach - Special Teams Coordinator. Texas State University has 21 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so GJ can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Texas State University typically score 980–1200 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT, and testing is required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Texas State University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Texas State University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Texas State University D1?

Yes. Texas State University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Sun Belt Conference.

Is Texas State University public or private?

Texas State University is a public school in San Marcos, Texas.

What conference is Texas State University Football in?

The Sun Belt Conference.

Does Texas State University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

Texas State University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Texas State University Football have?

21 coaches, led by GJ Kinne, the Head Coach.

How much does Texas State University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,606 and out-of-state tuition is $20,086 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,716.

What is the Texas State University acceptance rate?

89% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Texas State University?

Admitted students typically score 980–1200 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Texas State University Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026