as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. Texas State is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities - High research activity" and an Emerging Research University (ERU) by the State of Texas. It spent more than $160 million in research expenditures during fiscal year 2024.

Texas State's main campus consists of 250 buildings on 517 acre of hilly land along the San Marcos River.