Texas State Fact Sheet

Texas State University 601 University Dr. San Marcos, Texas 78666 512-245-2111 Fact Sheet  Texas State University was founded in 1899, but opened its doors in 1903  Mission: Texas State University is a public, student-centered, Emerging Research... More

Texas State University 601 University Dr. San Marcos, Texas 78666 512-245-2111 Fact Sheet  Texas State University was founded in 1899, but opened its doors in 1903  Mission: Texas State University is a public, student-centered, Emerging Research University dedicated to excellence in serving the educational needs of the diverse population of Texas and the world beyond.  Products/Services o 98 bachelor’s o 90 master’s o 12 doctoral  Key Executives o President: Denise M. Trauth o Provost: Gene Bourgeois  Texas State's school colors are maroon and metallic gold, inspired from our school flower — the native wildflower gaillardia.  The Bobcat has been the mascot of Texas State University since 1921. The bobcats name is Boku.  Our name has been changed seven times. We became Texas State University in 2013.  Ranked the 5th largest university in Texas  38,808 total students in fall of 2016  More than 174,000 alumni As of Date: March 8, 2017 -30- Less