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Graduate College Announcements

You may now check the status of your graduate application online at https://catsweb.txstate.edu/app/grad_app_status_check.

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Mass Communications graduate student wins Austin film contest
New graduate-level programs are now being offered at Texas State
GRE Update

U.S. News counts Texas State among America's Best Colleges

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 sixth largest public university in the state, with a culturally diverse student body. Texas State ranks 3^rdamong 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 2007, student enrollment reached 28,121 with a graduate student enrollment of over 4,083. Texas State offers 87 master’s programs and eight doctoral programs which accommodate 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 Setting

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.

The cities of Austin and San Antonio are approximately 30 miles north and 45 miles south of San Marcos, respectively, along I-35. This ideal location offers easy access to the best that these thriving cities have to offer. Austin, the capitol of Texas, is perhaps best known as the center of the Texas music scene but also offers many cultural, educational, recreational, and gastronomic delights. Likewise, San Antonio is a city steeped in history dating to the 1500’s and boasts of venues such as the River Walk, Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and the Alamo. In addition, it is home to the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association.

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Graduate College Announcements

You may now apply online through the ApplyTexas Application.
Texas State is the only Texas public institution to make the top tier in the Western master's college division.
Texas State is now offering new graduate-level programs! You may view the information for the programs at the following links: Master of Social Work Regular Standing online Master of Social Work Advanced Standing online Master of Science in Human Nutrition Doctor of Physical Therapy

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