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Texas State is located in San Marcos, Texas (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Texas State is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts and liberal arts.
Texas State does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 580.
Texas State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 27,129 enrolled students in 2005.
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
Admissions Phone: (512) 245-2364
Financial Aid Phone: (512) 245-2315
http://www.txstate.edu
Texas State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,405 | interdisciplinary studies, speech and rhetoric, English, sociology, political science, history, geography, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,090 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, fashion merchandising, MIS, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 404 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, physical education teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, multilingual education, trade and industrial teaching, ... |
| Media | 324 | public relations, advertising, radio and television, mass communication, desktop publishing and imaging, journalism, recording arts tech, printing equipment operation, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 294 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management, recreational therapy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 286 | psychology, physical therapy, counseling psychology, school psychology, community health services, medical psychology, psychology courses |
| Family And Social Work | 239 | social work, public administration, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, family studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 191 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Design | 181 | graphic design, interior design |
| Science | 176 | biology, biochemistry, physics, microbiology, chemistry, wildlife biology, aquatic biology, ecology, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 140 | computer and info science, computer programming, data processing tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 122 | health care administration, medical records admin, health care facilities management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 111 | drama, dance |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 90 | audiology and speech pathology, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist, health service and sciences |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 68 | environmental science, land use planning, wetlands management, wildlife management |
| Music | 53 | music, music performance, jazz |
| Fine Arts | 50 | fine arts |
| Engineering Technician | 47 | construction engineering tech, industrial tech, manufacturing tech, engineering technology |
| Mathematics | 42 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 40 | agricultural operations, agriculture |
| Architecture And Planning | 22 | urban planning, architectural services, interior architecture |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant |
| Engineering | 17 | manufacturing engineering |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | philosophy |
| Animal Science And Care | 13 | animal science, various animal sciences courses |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,314 | 99 |
| Master's degree | 1,134 | 68 |
| Doctor's degree | 8 | 3 |
In 2005, Texas State had a total enrollment of 27,129 students (22,840 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
Texas State offers campus housing for 5,370 of its 22,840 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,284 | 7,095 | 76% | 3,076 | 43% |
| Men | 3,838 | 2,749 | 72% | 1,278 | 46% |
| Women | 5,446 | 4,346 | 80% | 1,798 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| 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 | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (512) 245-2364
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,360 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,040 |
| Room and board | $ 6,800 |
| Room charge | $ 3,524 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,086 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,210 |
Financial Aid:
Texas State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (512) 245-2315
Texas State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 278 | 147 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 74 | 55 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 127 | 162 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 20 | $113,586 | 6 | $115,096 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $93,752 | 3 | $105,508 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $108,193 | 9 | $111,900 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 154 | $73,062 | 58 | $71,949 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 83 | $59,479 | 71 | $57,617 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 82 | $52,181 | 77 | $47,242 |
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $32,876 | 38 | $32,129 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 55 | $36,402 | 59 | $37,997 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 397 | $58,502 | 303 | $50,707 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 180 | 127 | 307 |
| Football | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| Track | 37 | 31 | 68 |
| Baseball | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Basketball | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 77 | 87 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Animal Sciences, Other
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Interior Architecture
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
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DESIGN
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
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
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
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
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
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
Psychology, Other
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 4% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | 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 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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