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Graduate Studies at Texas State
Texas State University – San Marcos (Texas State) is a student-centered comprehensive university with 842 full-time faculty, many of them award-winning scholars in their fields.  The 2007 Princeton Review lists Texas State among America’s Best Value Colleges.

Founded in 1899, Texas State is now the fifth largest public university in the state, with a culturally diverse student body.  Texas State ranks 3^rd among the 10 largest Texas public universities in the retention and the graduation of both African-American and Hispanic students and is 17^th in the nation in number of Hispanic students it graduates.

In fall 2008, student enrollment reached 29,105 with a graduate student enrollment of 4,295.  Texas State offers 88 master’s degrees, 8 Ph.D. degrees, and 1 Doctorate of Physical Therapy which accommodates a wide variety of interests.  Our distinguished faculty, nationally and internationally recognized graduate programs, and commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship create a nurturing and engaging environment for graduate study.

Texas State University-San Marcos is situated at the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country and the Edwards Plateau, a setting that offers outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities.  The natural springs that form the San Marcos River are located within the Texas State campus and its constant 72° Fahrenheit waters provide opportunities for swimming, river rafting, and canoeing.  And if you enjoy shopping, San Marcos is home to one of the largest discount store malls with over 250 brand name stores.

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• Texas State is the only Texas public institution to make the top tier in the Western master's college division.