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Texas State University–San Marcos, also known as Texas State University or simply as Texas State, is a doctoral degree granting university located in San Marcos, Texas. It is one of the largest institutions of the Texas State University System. In 2008, for the third consecutive year, Texas State was ranked in the top tier of master degree universities in the 15-state Western Region of the U.S. News ranking system. Texas State offers more than 100 bachelor degree, over 80 master degree, and more than five doctoral degree programs. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
Texas State’s official mascot is Boko the Bobcat and their sports teams are nicknamed the Bobcats.
The campus of Texas State is in San Marcos, TX, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Texas State include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
Admission at Texas State is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 590.
Texas State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 28,121 students enrolled (24,854 full-time equivalent).
Texas State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas State University San Marcos
601 University Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
General Phone: (512) 245-2111
http://www.txstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,610 | interdisciplinary studies, speech and rhetoric, English, political science, history, sociology, geography, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,166 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, fashion merchandising, MIS, managerial economics |
| Media | 379 | public relations, advertising, mass communication, radio and television, journalism, desktop publishing and imaging, recording arts tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 373 | psychology, physical therapy, counseling psychology, school psychology, medical psychology, community health services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 358 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, recreational therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 352 | social work, public administration, food and nutrition, family studies, family and consumer science, human nutrition |
| Education and Teaching | 346 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, school counseling, instructional media design, music teaching, ... |
| Science | 259 | biology, biochemistry, physics, microbiology, aquatic biology, chemistry, ecology, wildlife biology, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 247 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Design | 177 | graphic design, interior design, design and visual communication |
| Medical Administration | 153 | health care administration, medical records admin, health care facilities management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 123 | audiology and speech pathology, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist, health service and sciences |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 103 | drama, dance |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 100 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 72 | environmental science, land use planning, wetlands management, wildlife management, conservation |
| Music | 63 | music, music performance, jazz |
| Fine Arts | 63 | fine arts |
| Engineering Technician | 62 | construction engineering tech, industrial tech, manufacturing tech, engineering technology |
| Mathematics | 60 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 37 | agricultural operations, agriculture |
| Law | 35 | legal assistant |
| Architecture and Planning | 25 | urban planning |
| Engineering | 19 | manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 17 | philosophy |
| Animal Science and Care | 15 | animal science |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,033 | 95 |
| Master's degree | 1,153 | 67 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 30 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 9 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Texas State had a total enrollment of 28,121 students (24,854 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Texas State offers campus housing for 7,031 of its 24,854 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Marcos, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,422 | 8,494 | 74% | 3,338 | 39% |
| Men | 4,712 | 3,348 | 71% | 1,351 | 40% |
| Women | 6,710 | 5,146 | 77% | 1,987 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,776 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,520 |
| Room and board | $ 6,960 |
| Room charge | $ 3,864 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,148 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,460 |
Financial Aid:
Texas State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361500)
Texas State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 292 | 156 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 121 | 124 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 110 | 155 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 22 | $130,094 | 10 | $129,012 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $106,010 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $129,030 | 13 | $123,703 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 170 | $86,513 | 67 | $83,652 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 93 | $71,191 | 67 | $67,732 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 119 | $61,094 | 132 | $57,048 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $30,355 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 104 | $42,021 | 141 | $42,528 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 488 | $67,777 | 410 | $57,953 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 189 | 127 | 316 |
| Football | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Track | 38 | 35 | 73 |
| Baseball | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Basketball | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 74 | 84 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Occupations Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Cartography
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Animal Physiology
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Population Biology
Wildlife Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Health/Medical Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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