Texas State
Texas State University
601 University Dr, San Marcos, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Texas State University (Texas State)
About this school
Southwest Texas State University, founded in 1899, is a public, comprehensive university. It was created to prepare teachers to teach in Texas public schools. That mission continues, as one in every 12 Texas teachers today has earned a degree or a certification from SWT. The university has grown to become a major comprehensive regional university, with several outstanding academic programs. Its program in geography and planning has been ranked the best in the nation, and programs in theatre arts, music, sound recording technology, communication disorders, mass communication, speech communication, physical therapy and sociology have gained national or regional recognition. Its 427-acre campus is located in San Marcos, 30 miles from Austin.
- www.txstate.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
4,486
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:34,180
- Men:14,540 Men (42.5%)
- Women:19,640 Women (57.5%)
Location
Admission Information (Texas State)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Texas State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 4 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | 6 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | March 1 |
SAT Only | Recommended | March 1 |
ACT Only | Recommended | March 1 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | March 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used as a validity check on the application essay ACT: Used as a validity check on the application essay |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 601 University Drive |
City, State, Zip | San Marcos, TX 78666 |
Phone | (512) 245-2364 |
Fax | (512) 245-8044 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | March 1 |
Application Fee | $75 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 73% of 24,277 applicants were admitted |
Women | 76% of 15,012 applicants were admitted |
Men | 68% of 9,265 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 7,811 (44%) of 17,717 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 4,744 (41%) of 11,439 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,067 (49%) of 6,278 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 547 average |510-590 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 2% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 18% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 61% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 18% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 27% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 54% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 15% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |20-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 5% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 37% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 54% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 4% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Texas State)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $10,621|Out-of-state: $23,071 (48.56%)
- Room & Board: - $8,100 (37.04%)
- Other Expenses: - $770 (3.52%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,380 (10.88%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Texas State University accepts prepayment plan, installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline January 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning May 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003615 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 5,298 (93.6%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,754 (70.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,626 (96.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 817 (22.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 70% |
Average Award | $12,458 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,085 (85.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,631 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,862 (78.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,778 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 536 (14.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 243 (4.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,291 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 23,924 (85.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 16,852 (70.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 16,263 (96.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 3,235 (19.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 65% |
Average Award | $11,616 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 13,435 (82.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,404 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 13,036 (80.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,444 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,383 (8.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 713 (2.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,056 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 66% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $26,568 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 13.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 5.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | International Students, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $3,322 |
Academics & Instruction (Texas State)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,419
Part-Time Faculty
594
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
55%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 1% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 15% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 22% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 9% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 6% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 41% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 8% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 43% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 32% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 14% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,310,111 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 3233 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Texas State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
77.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
26.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
47.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
54.0%
Programs & Majors (Texas State)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (89)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agriculture, General
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Aquatic Biology/Limnology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Consumer Services and Advocacy
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Technology, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- European Studies/Civilization
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
- Wildlife Biology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Interdisciplinary studies
Online Degrees
Business administration, engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master's Programs of Study (83)
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Education
- Allied Health--General
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer Art and Design
- Conservation Biology
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Developmental Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Ethics
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Family and Consumer Sciences-General
- Finance and Banking
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Geography
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health Education
- Health Informatics
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- History
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Affairs
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Leisure Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marine Biology
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mass Communication
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Nutrition
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Reading Education
- Recreation and Park Management
- Rhetoric
- Secondary Education
- Social Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Student Affairs
- Sustainable Development
- Technical Communication
- Theater
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Writing
Campus Life (Texas State)
Location & Geography
Population
50,001
Nearest Metropolitan Area
San Antonio, Austin
Campus Size
491 acres
Weather
Temperature | 38.6 average low in January, 91.1 average high in September |
Rain | 85 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in San Marcos |
Nearest Train Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in San Marcos |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
20% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
80%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Bobcats |
School Colors | Maroon and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, cross-country running, football, golf, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Texas State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, veterans alliance of texas state, texas state strutters (dance performance group), student foundation, sport clubs alliance, student association for campus activities
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
28,019
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
34,180
Women
19,640
Men
14,540
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.2% Asian
- 9.8% Black/African-American
- 37.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 46.2% White
- 0.3% Unknown
International Students
0.5% from 49 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
4,486
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