Academics
RegistrationClosed ProgramsAll upper-division business courses (ACCT, CIS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MKT.) Sophomore-level ACCT & ECO courses ARE available. Sound recording technology, musical theatre and nursing are closed.
LimitationsHighly competitive (and limited) biology, chemistry, physics, art, health, and physical education (AT/ESS) courses, these cannot be guaranteed. An audition or portfolio may be required for advanced theatre and art courses. Some theatre, music, dance, and studio art courses will be limited. An audition may be required for certain music courses. Student teaching, internships, and social work practicum courses all require prior approval from the departments. Prerequisites are enforced.
Notable Academic Programs- Geography/Environmental Studies - Princeton Review--One of the best "Green Colleges", TXST offers unique courses in Sustainability, GIS, Water Resources, Urban & Regional Planning, plus Resource & Environmental Studies. The TXST campus sits on the San Marcos river, an ideal area for water and sustainability research.
- Education - #1 Texas university for producing public school teachers.
- Mass Communication & Journalism - Ranked top 15% degree program in the U.S., TXST excels in Digital Media Innovation, Journalism, Advertising, and Public Relations.
- Criminal Justice - Extensive courses in law enforcement, corrections, crisis and hostage negotiation are provided along with internship opportunities in large cities like Austin and San Antonio.
- Spanish - Texas State is conveniently located in between two major Spanish-speaking cities of Austin & San Antonio.
Unique Academic Programs
- Water Resources Major & Certificate - Students receive a working knowledge of water resources in sufficient detail that they are prepared for professional positions involving water resources management and policy.
- Geographic Information Sciences, Environmental Interpretation, & Location Analysis Certificates - Students receive a working knowledge of Geographic Information Science (GISci) in sufficient detail that they are prepared for professional positions involving the theoretical and applied aspects of implementing and administering a Geographic Information Science.
- Nature & Heritage Tourism Minor - A variety of courses with several focusing on Texas--check it out!
- Location Analysis - Students analyze spatial data to identify and optimize locations for business and public activities.
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAdvertising, African Studies, Agricultural Business...
++ show allAdvertising, African Studies, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Animal Sciences, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Aquatic Biology, Archaeology, Art, Art History, Asian Studies, Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Botany/Plant Sciences, Broadcasting, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Chemistry, Child Development, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Coaching, Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Construction Management, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Dance, Dietetics, Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia, Drawing, Early Childhood Education, East Asian Studies, East European Studies, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, English, Environmental Sciences, Ethnic Studies, European Studies, Exercise Science, Family Consumer Science, Family Studies, Fashion/Retail Merchandising, Feed Science, French, Geography, German, Gerontology, Government, Graphic Design, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, Hispanic-American/Puerto Rican/Chicano/Latino Studies, History, Horticulture, Industrial Engineering, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Land Use Planning and Management, Latin American Studies, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanized Agriculture, Medieval/Renaissance Studies, Merchandising and Buying Operations, Microbiology, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Music Education, Nutrition, Organizational Communications, Performance and Directing, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Physiological Psychology, Plant Science, Political Science, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Relations, Recreation Management, Religious Studies/Theology, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Southeast Asian Studies, Spanish, Special Education, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Studio Art, Sustainable Resource Management, Technical Writing, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Water Management, Wildlife Biology, Women and Gender Studies
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/26/22
Finances
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
- Estimated cost: $5925.50.
- Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 18
- Home Payment: 17
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
NSE Program Fee |
$75 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Housing Deposit |
$300 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Optional |
Health Service Fee |
$10 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Parking Fee |
$485 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Optional |
Orientation Fee |
$60 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Parking-Residence Hall Fee |
$265 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Optional |
Parking-Bobcat Village Apartments Fee |
$145 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Optional |
Parking-Commuter Fee |
$65 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Optional |
Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: Students must have health insurance, either from home or obtained at Texas State for a fee. The $10.00 Health Service Fee is for the meningitis vaccination upload (if needed.) Other fees are rolled into the tuition and fees combined rate.
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/26/22
Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
Health Insurance |
$1733 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Waiver Available |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for TXST exchange, but a waiver is possible if already medically insured through another plan. You can show proof of coverage by copying your insurance card and mailing that in your incoming packet. You may also purchase a plan through Texas State University: https://www.healthcenter.txstate.edu/CHARGES-INSURANCE/Health-Insurance-Options-for-Students.html
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A
Requirements
Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
Texas State has many steep hills and a few areas with poor access for some using wheelchairs, crutches, and canes. Construction on campus makes some areas difficult to navigate.
Other Health Related Comments
Notify your Texas State NSE Coordinator if you need to register with the Office of Disability Services.