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Texas State University - San Marcos (Texas State)
- 601 University Dr
- San Marcos, TX 78666
- OPEID College Code: 00361500
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- General Phone: (512) 245-2111
- President: Denise Trauth
- Website: www.txstate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 28,121
- College Alias: Texas State, SWT, SWTSU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.txstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,572 | 6,297 | 10,869 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,031 (66%) | 4,679 (74%) | 7,710 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,274 (42%) | 1,798 (38%) | 3,072 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,336 | 76% |
| ACT ® Exam | 759 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 440 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Texas State Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 48% | 24% | 34% | 6% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,463 | $3,880 | $3,414 | $3,020 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Number in Default | 193 | 144 | 151 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,761 | 5,330 | 4,286 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,506 | $4,698 | $4,370 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,846 | $11,298 | $10,994 |
| Books and Supplies | $978 | $950 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,800 | $6,800 | $6,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,300 | $3,210 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,000 | $7,000 | $6,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,190 | $3,100 | $3,010 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,890 | $3,100 | $2,720 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,674 | $15,748 | $15,330 |
| Out of State | $26,014 | $22,348 | $21,954 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,674 | $15,748 | $15,130 |
| Out of State | $26,014 | $22,348 | $21,754 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,374 | $8,458 | $8,040 |
| Out of State | $18,714 | $15,058 | $14,664 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,121 Undergraduate: 24,038 Graduate: 4,083
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,347 Female: 15,774
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,841 Female: 13,197
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,506 Female: 2,577
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 21,412 Part-Time: 6,709
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 19,713 Part-Time: 4,325
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,699 Part-Time: 2,384
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 430 | 2% |
| American Indian | 170 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,424 | 5% |
| Asian | 611 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6,016 | 21% |
| White | 19,276 | 69% |
| Unknown | 194 | 0.7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 45 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,126 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,260 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 8,237 | 29% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,070 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,438 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 767 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 776 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 396 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,110 | 2,642 | 468 |
| Faculty Status | 1,428 | 1,019 | 409 |
| Tenured Faculty | 448 | 438 | 10 |
| Graduate Assistants | 680 | - | 680 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,357 | 958 | 399 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,263 | 870 | 393 |
| Primarily Research | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Primarily Public Service | 87 | 82 | 5 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 106 | 103 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 581 | 553 | 28 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,066 | 1,028 | 38 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 475 | 452 | 23 |
| Skilled Crafts | 92 | 92 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 281 | 271 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,372 (838) | $66,161 (457) | $55,627 (381) |
| Professor | $82,909 (231) | $83,153 (165) | $82,300 (66) |
| Associate Professor | $67,767 (151) | $69,075 (88) | $65,939 (63) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,406 (208) | $60,858 (102) | $54,085 (106) |
| Instructor | $41,157 (5) | $51,541 (2) | $34,235 (3) |
| Lecturer | $40,805 (241) | $41,260 (100) | $40,482 (141) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $122,489 (32) | $123,794 (22) | $119,619 (10) |
| Professor | $126,153 (27) | $125,887 (20) | $126,913 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $102,704 (5) | $102,863 (2) | $102,599 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,800 (870) | $67,774 (479) | $56,707 (391) |
| Professor | $85,035 (258) | $85,299 (185) | $84,365 (73) |
| Associate Professor | $68,288 (156) | $69,411 (90) | $66,758 (66) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,406 (208) | $60,858 (102) | $54,085 (106) |
| Instructor | $41,157 (5) | $51,541 (2) | $34,235 (3) |
| Lecturer | $40,805 (241) | $41,260 (100) | $40,482 (141) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,495,186 | $1,316,720 | $1,178,466 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 379 | 222 | 157 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 376 | 219 | 157 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 106 | 50 | 56 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $79,800 | $53,620 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $33,474 | $23,810 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 28 | 30 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 48% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 27% |
| Black | 58% |
| Asian | 41% |
| Hispanic | 54% |
| White | 55% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 55% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 6 |
| Drug Related | 100 | 72 |
| Liquor Related | 228 | 278 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 55 | 35 |
| Liquor Related | 67 | 78 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 34 | 37 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 18 | 29 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
