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Texas State University-San Marcos
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Information Summary
Ranks 661st overall and 21st in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
80.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$17,674 |
| Admission
Success rate |
71% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1170 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
25 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
76% / 54% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
27,485 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near San Marcos, TX 78666
| Surrounding community | Fringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,452 (40,751 urban / 10,701 rural) |
| Households | 17,640 (2.53 people per house) |
| Families | 9,403 (3.21 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,986 |
| Pop. — Asian | 735 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 108 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 642 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 38,139 |
| Pop. — Other | 10,442 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (other field) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Texas State University-San Marcos?
Ranks 1089th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,840 | $3,840 | $10,512 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,520 | $1,520 | $1,520 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $250 | $250 | $528 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $3,780 | $3,780 | $8,784 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,226 | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $292 | $292 | $570 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $17,674 | $17,674 | $26,014 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,674 | $17,674 | $26,014 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,374 | $10,374 | $18,714 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,370  $6,506 |
$4,370  $6,506 |
$10,994  $14,846 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $950  $978 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,800  $6,800 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,210  $3,390 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,800  $7,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,010  $3,190 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,720  $2,890 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 10,869 (4,572 male / 6,297 female) |
| Admitted | 7,710 (3,031 male / 4,679 female) |
| Admission rate | 71% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,072 (1,274 male / 1,798 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,014 (1,243 male / 1,771 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 58 (31 male / 27 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 27,485 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Texas State University-San Marcos use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Texas State University-San Marcos accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Southland Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Southland Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Southland Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Southland Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 687th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 25% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 611th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 76% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 580 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 500 / 590 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 980 / 1170 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 6,610 |
| Meals per Week | 16 |
| Room Fee | $3,730 |
| Board Fee | $2,148 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Texas State University-San Marcos Ranks 1925th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,041 | 665 |  22% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,957 | 832 |  27% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,237 | 181 |  6% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,702 | 1,341 |  44% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,084 |  68% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Texas State University-San Marcos?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 171 | 235 | 406 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 609 | 770 | 1,379 |
Hispanic | 2,439 | 3,232 | 5,671 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 285 | 342 | 627 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 83 | 76 | 159 |
White Non-Hispanic | 8,358 | 10,697 | 19,055 |
Race Unknown | 75 | 113 | 188 |
| Total | 12,020 | 15,465 | 27,485 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Texas State University-San Marcos?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 61 | 74 | 135 |
Hispanic | 189 | 253 | 442 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 17 | 28 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 14 | 6 | 20 |
White Non-Hispanic | 687 | 1,186 | 1,873 |
Race Unknown | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Total | 978 | 1,553 | 2,531 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Texas State University-San Marcos.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 459 | 526 | |
| 216 | 128 | 344 | |
| 63 | 180 | 243 | |
| 99 | 110 | 209 | |
| 133 | 73 | 206 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Texas State University-San Marcos Ranks 941st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $61,698 ($66,361 male / $55,631 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 833 (471 male / 362 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 391 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $9,141,687 |
Texas State University-San Marcos History
Until very recently, Texas State was known as Southwest Texas State University. Originally opened in 1903, the school’s purpose was to educate teachers. The University’s academic scope gradually broadened. Each period of growth was accompanied by a new name and a new mission for the University. Finally, in 2003, the University was officially recognized as Texas State.
Texas State University is located in San Marcos, Texas. There is a branch campus located in Round Rock. It is a member of the Texas State University system. Texas State University was founded in 1899 as a normal school. The University now awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Texas State University defines itself as a “public, student centered, doctoral granting institution dedicated to excellence in serving the educational needs of the diverse population of Texas in the world beyond.” It counts among its alumni President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Texas State University-San Marcos Academics
Texas State’s academic offerings are provided through its seven fundamental colleges and through the University College, established in 1986 to provide general education courses and meet all students’ educational needs. Keeping to its academic roots, Texas State educates more teachers than any university in the state. Other programs of note include the Geography Department, biochemistry, and physics. Faculty from the areas of geography, communications, business, and mathematics have all been nationally recognized as outstanding in their particular fields.
The University is composed of a number of different colleges: the College of Applied Arts, the College of Business Administration, the College of Education, the College of Fine Arts and Communication, the Graduate College, the College of Health Professions, the College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Science. There is also a University College, which provides a home for undecided majors and administration of the general education curriculum.
Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in a number of different disciplines, including agriculture, criminal justice, business administration, education, music, theatre and dance, art and design, anthropology, creative writing, geography, international studies, sociology, philosophy, social work, radiation therapy, and health administration.
Master’s degrees are awarded in accounting, aquatic biology, education, creative writing, geography, healthcare administration, industrial mathematics, interdisciplinary studies, music, professional counseling, recreation and leisure services, social work, theatre, and wildlife ecology, among others.
The school awards six doctoral degrees, in aquatic resources, in adult, professional, and community education, in school improvement education, and in geography, with concentrations in environmental geography, geographic education, and geographic information science.
Texas State University-San Marcos Unique Programs
The creative writing program at Texas State was recognized by Associated Writing Programs for putting Texas State on the map for literary arts, on both the state and the national level. The program’s chair has won the National Book Award.
Texas State is home to the only sound recording technology program in the southwest United States.
The University also offers the nation’s first stuttering therapy program, as well as certificate programs and graduate minors.
Texas State University-San Marcos Financial Aid
Texas State offers a beneficial Emergency Tuition Loan Program (ETLP) for students with a cumulative 2.0 GPA at Texas State, who have no holds on their records and have demonstrated financial responsibility. The loan can provide minimum tuition and fees, and repayment is due in the same semester during which funds are borrowed. The Office of Financial Aid also offers loan counseling for students who are unsure of their financing options.
Scholarship opportunities at Texas State begin with the Texas Common Scholarship Application, found at www.applytexas.org. All incoming freshman applicants must submit an essay to be considered for scholarships.
In-state tuition and fees for undergraduate students are $2680 per semester in 2005-2006. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.
Financial aid is available with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
Texas State University-San Marcos Students
All unmarried students who have completed less than 56 hours of study must live in University housing. While some students may consider this a negative, at Texas State it is definitely a positive experience. Having grown from a student body of 330 in 1903 to over 26,000 currently, Texas State has vastly improved both its campus and its student life accommodations over the years.
Regardless of where students live, the most popular recreational activity by far is the San Marcos River. Students can rent tubes and spend their free time simply floating down the river and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Many students pack lunches and beverages in personal coolers, strap them to their ankles, and spend whole days enjoying the lazy journey downstream.
If a student prefers to stay on dry land, Texas State offers a thriving Greek community that always offers entertainment. There are 200 student organizations available for various social, religious, or political interests. And the town of San Marcos offers many restaurants and shopping facilities for students to browse.
In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory, and administration buildings, Texas State University has a music building recital hall, an outdoor theatre, and an auditorium.
The Texas State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site. Special collections include the Southwestern Writer’s Collection, University archives, and a gallery of Southwestern and Mexican photography.
Texas State University-San Marcos Traditions
The Texas State campus is capped off the the Old Main, the University’s first building constructed in 1903. It’s red roof and towering spires rise high above the campus’ many trees as a landmark for the entire town of San Marcos.
Texas State University-San Marcos Local Community
San Marcos is the ideal Texas town. This small community sits on the outskirts of the Hill Country, offering beautiful views of both mountains and prairies. The San Marcos River offers residents unlimited recreation opportunities, the favorite of which is tubing. Local caves offer visitors the chance to go spelunking, and the Aquarena Center provides glass bottom boats and nature trails. At the midpoint between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos offers easy access to major metropolitan areas. For those who are more inclined toward academic recreation, San Marcos is home to some of the state’s historic landmarks.
The town of San Marcos is located 30 miles from Austin on the San Marcos River, at the edge of the Texas hill country.
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