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
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 30,803
- College Alias: Texas State, SWT
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Texas State University - San Marcos is an institution of secondary education located in Texas hill country, equidistance between Austin and San Antonio. The San Marcos River runs nearby the main campus of Texas State, which has abundant trees, making it a beautiful setting. Students enjoy many outdoor activities in the area around the main campus, which is situated on 457 acres.
The Aquarena Center at Texas State is located alongside the large springs in Texas, which feed the San Marcos River. These springs support abundant aquatic life and eight endangered species, making Texas State and excellent place to study aquatic ecosystems and species.
The San Marcos campus of Texas State also has 5,038 additional acres around the area. Texas State offers roughly 100 undergraduate and 97 graduate degrees. The student population at Texas State is quite diverse, with 35 percent being ethnic minorities.
History
In 1899, the Texas Legislature authorized Texas State University. It first opened its doors in 1903, functioning as a teacher preparation school under the name of "Southwest Texas State Normal School." The school's name changed several times over the years, finally becoming Texas State University-San Marcos in 2003.
Texas State University's first building was the castle-like Old Main, built in 1903 when the campus opened its doors.
Academics
Texas State University - San Marcos follows the semester system, with fall and spring semesters, as well as two shorter summer sessions that offer evening and weekend classes.
Colleges and Schools
Texas State University - San Marcos has nine academic colleges:
- Applied Arts
- McCoy College of Business Administration
- Education
- Fine Arts and Communication
- Health Professions
- Liberal Arts
- Science and Engineering
- University College
- Graduate College
Student Life
Texas State University - San Marcos offers many on-campus housing options, with assistance provided by the Department of Housing and Residential Life.
There are many student clubs and organizations for students to get involved in at Texas State. With everything from Greek Life (fraternities and sororities) to political groups or major-specific organizations, there is something available for everyone. The university also offers many student activities and services, including Study Abroad programs, the Associated Student Government, University Radio Station, Career Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships, a Student Health Center, a variety of intramural sports teams, and more.
Athletics
The Texas State "Bobcats" teams compete in many intercollegiate athletics, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
In addition to Texas State University's main San Marcos campus on the banks of the San Marcos River, the university also has a campus in Round Rock, Texas. This campus is The Round Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC), which is often called "Texas State - Round Rock." On this campus students can attend upper-level courses for bachelor's degrees or masters degrees, as well as certificate programs. For lower-level courses, students may attend the nearby Austin Community College and Temple College at Taylor. If a student completes his/her degree requirements at the Texas State - Round Rock campus, the degree will officially be earned from Texas State University - San Marcos.
Community Life
Prospective students of Texas State University - San Marcos are encouraged to attend a one-day program held on Saturdays called a "Bobcat Day" to learn all the university and surrounding community have to offer.
- 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
- Website
- www.txstate.edu
- Mission Statement
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- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.txstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- 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 Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,972 | 7,200 | 12,172 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,561 (72%) | 5,650 (78%) | 9,211 (76%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,489 (42%) | 2,178 (39%) | 3,667 (40%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,704 | 74% |
| ACT ® Exam | 919 | 25% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 460 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Texas State Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 46% | 24% | 34% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,804 | $4,356 | $4,103 | $2,821 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| Number in Default | 191 | 204 | 193 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,746 | 5,306 | 5,761 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,168 | $5,776 | $5,360 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,168 | $5,776 | $5,360 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,816 | $12,520 | $12,032 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,000 | $978 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,310 | $6,960 | $6,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,620 | $3,460 | $3,390 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,520 | $7,160 | $7,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,410 | $3,260 | $3,190 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,060 | $3,260 | $2,890 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,148 | $17,196 | $16,528 |
| In-State | $18,148 | $17,196 | $16,528 |
| Out of State | $24,796 | $23,940 | $23,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,148 | $17,196 | $16,528 |
| In-State | $18,148 | $17,196 | $16,528 |
| Out of State | $24,796 | $23,940 | $23,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,278 | $9,726 | $9,228 |
| In-State | $10,278 | $9,726 | $9,228 |
| Out of State | $16,926 | $16,470 | $15,900 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 30,803 Undergraduate: 26,001 Graduate: 4,802
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,583 Female: 17,220
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,802 Female: 14,199
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,781 Female: 3,021
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 23,372 Part-Time: 7,431
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 21,213 Part-Time: 4,788
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,159 Part-Time: 2,643
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 323 | 1% |
| American Indian | 220 | 0.7% |
| Black | 1,750 | 6% |
| Asian | 797 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7,236 | 23% |
| White | 20,242 | 66% |
| Unknown | 235 | 0.8% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 45 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,960 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,914 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 8,564 | 28% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,444 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,616 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 897 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 918 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 429 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 16 | 0.05% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,390 | 2,900 | 490 |
| Faculty Status | 1,581 | 1,169 | 412 |
| Tenured Faculty | 490 | 484 | 6 |
| Graduate Assistants | 790 | - | 790 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,424 | 1,025 | 399 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,376 | 983 | 393 |
| Primarily Research | 23 | 20 | 3 |
| Primarily Public Service | 25 | 22 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 168 | 165 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 670 | 628 | 42 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,128 | 1,082 | 46 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 501 | 471 | 30 |
| Skilled Crafts | 91 | 91 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 295 | 282 | 13 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,818 (945) | $67,610 (510) | $59,371 (435) |
| Professor | $87,265 (230) | $88,004 (162) | $85,503 (68) |
| Associate Professor | $71,524 (174) | $71,979 (96) | $70,964 (78) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,656 (257) | $61,930 (128) | $59,393 (129) |
| Instructor | $43,744 (5) | $55,463 (2) | $35,931 (3) |
| Lecturer | $43,163 (277) | $43,472 (121) | $42,925 (156) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $132,816 (38) | $134,111 (27) | $129,636 (11) |
| Professor | $134,159 (34) | $134,346 (25) | $133,639 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $121,403 (4) | $131,180 (2) | $111,626 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,551 (983) | $69,728 (537) | $60,523 (446) |
| Professor | $90,163 (264) | $90,935 (187) | $88,289 (77) |
| Associate Professor | $72,149 (178) | $72,700 (98) | $71,473 (80) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,656 (257) | $61,930 (128) | $59,393 (129) |
| Instructor | $43,744 (5) | $55,463 (2) | $35,931 (3) |
| Lecturer | $43,163 (277) | $43,472 (121) | $42,925 (156) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,438,836 | $1,829,030 | $1,609,806 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 410 | 243 | 167 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 409 | 242 | 167 |
| Baseball | 41 | 41 | - |
| Basketball | 37 | 18 | 19 |
| All Track Combined | 105 | 49 | 56 |
| Football | 122 | 122 | - |
| Golf | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Soccer | 25 | - | 25 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $89,044 | $57,849 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $36,810 | $24,685 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 28 | 26 |
| 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 |
| All Track Combined | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 52% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| American Indian | 38% |
| Black | 48% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| White | 57% |
| Unknown | 80% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 48% |
| 6 Years | 56% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 57 | 55 |
| Liquor Related | 93 | 67 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 182 | 100 |
| Liquor Related | 280 | 228 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 5 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 15 | 18 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 36 | 34 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 8 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
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