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Texas State University

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.

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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'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.

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.
President Damphousse smiles at the camera

This is TXST

We're the most beautiful university in Texas and the most welcoming community, too. See why more than 38,000 students like you are proud to call this place home.