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" CollegeSearch-Texas State." //CollegeBoard//. CollegeBoard, Web. 2 Oct 2009. .
 * 1) Application fee- $60
 * 2) % Applicants Admitted- 74%
 * 3) High school diploma required
 * 4) Out-Of-State tuition- $15, 792
 * 5) In-State tuition- $7, 482
 * 6) Scholarship opportunities- Terry Foundation Scholarship, McCoy Scholarship of Excellence, McCoy Scholarship of Distinction, University Scholars, Lone Star Scholarship.
 * 7) Admission Requirements- Essay, SAT Reasoning test/ACT.
 * 8) Admission factors- Class rank, standardized test scores.
 * 9) Considerations- Application essay, rigor of secondary school record, talent/ability.
 * 10) SAT/ACT essays used as a validity check on application essay.
 * 11) Housing options- Coed housing, men's housing, women's housing, apartments for single students, apartments for married students, fraternity/sorority housing.
 * 12) Activities available- campus ministries, chorcal groups, concert band, dance, drama, film society, fraternities, international students, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, model U.N, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, sororities, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook.
 * 13) 300 other organizations/activities.
 * 14) Team name- Bobcats
 * 15) 27 sports to choose from- baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross-country, equestrian, fencing, football, football(non-tackle), golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, raquetball, rodeo, rugby, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, indoor track, outdoor track, triathlon, volleyball, water polo, wrestling.
 * 16) Special study options- accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment of high school students, ESL, honors program, independent study, internships, ROTC/air force, ROTC/army, study abroad, teacher certification, visiting/exchange student program, Washington semester, weekend college.
 * ~  ||~ Living on-campus ||~ Living at home ||~ Commuting, not living at home ||
 * ~ **In-state tuition and fees:** || **$7,482** || **$7,482** || **$7,482** ||
 * ~ **Out-of-state tuition and fees:** || **$15,792** || **$15,792** || **$15,792** ||
 * ~ Room and board: || $6,392 ||  || $7,520 ||
 * ~ Books and supplies: || $1,050 || $1,050 || $1,050 ||
 * ~ Estimated personal expenses: || $2,670 || $2,100 || $2,100 ||
 * ~ Transportation expense: || $950 || $990 || $1,310 ||
 * ~ Cost per credit hour: ||  ||   ||   ||
 * ~ Cost per credit hour (in-state): || $182 ||  ||   ||
 * ~ Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): || $459 ||  ||   ||
 * ~ Cost per credit hour (in-state): || $182 ||  ||   ||
 * ~ Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): || $459 ||  ||   ||

18. Degrees- Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, First Professional. 19 . 24, 810 undergrads. 20. 99% in-state students, 1% out-of-state students.

Texas, State. "About Texas State." //Texas State University//. Web. 5 Oct 2009. .

10. Offers a variety of Job Fairs to find employment. 11. Offers resume and interview assistance. 12. Various centers and colleges for different subjects and classes. 13. Over 50 computers with different, sophisticated software. 14. Marching band is known as "Pride of the Hill Country" because of its great spirit and high performance standards. 15. Marching band has also played at 2 Presidential inaugurations, appeared in a Hollywood film, appeared in the 1995 video "Best College Bands," and even played at a soccer game in Mexico. 16. Has buses used to transport students to and from the university to save parking congestion. 17. Has a 30 member drumline. 18. Has an ASG- Associated Student Government. 19. Has a bunch of muti-cultural opportunities. 20. Lyndon B. Johnson went to Texas State.
 * 1) Originally opened its doors in 1903 as Southwest Texas State Normal School.
 * 2) Bobcat became the mascot by suggestion of a committee formed to raise school spirit.
 * 3) Bobcat known as "Boko" named USA National Champion mascot twice.
 * 4) School colors are maroon and metallic gold, inspired by the school flower.
 * 5) Among the 29 "Select Top U.S. Graphic Design Schools."
 * 6) Freshman admission requires high school transcript including class rank or statement that school does not rank.
 * 7) Various job fairs for students.
 * 8) Degrees in Health, Business, Politics, Fine Arts, Education, Agriculture, Biology, Science, Engineering, Geography.
 * 9) Admission essay topics-
 * Topic A.** Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on your life and explain how and why this person is important to you.
 * Topic B.** Choose an issue of importance to you—the issue could be personal, school related, local, political, or international in scope—and write an essay in which you explain the significance of that issue to yourself, your family, your community, or your generation.
 * Topic C.** There may be personal information that you want considered as part of you admissions application. Write an essay describing that information. You might include exceptional hardships, challenges, or opportunities that have shaped or impacted your abilities or academic credentials, personal responsibilities, exceptional achievements or talents, education goals, or ways in which you might contribute to an institution committed to creating a diverse learning environment