With degree programs to prepare you for hundreds of exciting career paths, you will find one that fuels your ambition. And our dedicated faculty will help you gain the experience you need to apply classroom discoveries as you meet real-world challenges.
About
More than 38,000 undergraduate and graduate students choose from over 200 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs — from biology to music to business to geography and more. And each student finds the personalized support and opportunities they need to succeed beyond the classroom.
38,000+
A majority of our students call the state of Texas home.
38,000+
A majority of our students call the state of Texas home.
38,000+
A majority of our students call the state of Texas home.
1899
We've been dedicated to excellence and innovation for more than a century.
1899
We've been dedicated to excellence and innovation for more than a century.
1899
We've been dedicated to excellence and innovation for more than a century.
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We are the only university in Texas to have graduated a U.S. president.
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We are the only university in Texas to have graduated a U.S. president.
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We are the only university in Texas to have graduated a U.S. president.
Academics
Research
If there is an idea that fires your imagination, Texas State has opportunities for you to make hands-on research a key part of your academic journey. Connect with faculty members who are making discoveries and pushing the boundaries in every discipline in engineering, healthcare, the arts, and more.
History & Traditions
Founded in 1899 to prepare the best teachers in the Lone Star State, we have a legacy of preparing students to make an impact in the world, including Lyndon B. Johnson, the only U.S. president to graduate from a college in Texas. Our name has changed a few times, but our commitment to lifelong learning has never wavered.
Hillviews Magazine
Hillviews is the magazine for Texas State University. Published three times a year, the magazine captures Texas State’s academic and social scene by telling stories of its faculty, students, and alumni. Hillviews strives to address a variety of issues that impact or appeal to readers with an interest in Texas State.
President Kelly Damphousse
Dr. Kelly Damphousse took office as the 10th president of Texas State University on July 1, 2022. Kelly, as he prefers to be known, is accessible to anyone who has a question, a concern, or just wants to talk.
