INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STATISTICAL REPORT Fall 2013
Prepared by the International Office
Statistical Report – Fall 2013
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3 Why Study at Texas State University? .................................................................................. 3 1.1 Who is an International Student? ..................................................................................... 4 1.2 Your Second Home - Texas State University .................................................................. 4 1.2.1 Location ................................................................................................................. 4 1.2.2 History.................................................................................................................... 5 1.2.3 Colleges.................................................................................................................. 5 1.2.4 Campus .................................................................................................................. 5 1.3 About International Office – Texas State ........................................................................ 5 2 Fall 2013 Summary ............................................................................................................... 7 2.1 International Student Statistics 2002-2013 ...................................................................... 8 2.2 Top Ten Countries by Number of International Students .............................................. 10 2.3 Student Statistics at Texas State University................................................................... 12 2.3.1 Statistics by Nationality – Fall 2013 ....................................................................... 13 2.4 Student Statistics Based on Academic College/TSIE .................................................... 15 2.5 Top 5 Majors for Graduate International Students in Fall 2013 .................................... 16 2.5.1 Top 5 Majors for Undergraduate International Students in Fall 2013 .................... 16 2.6 International Students Statistics from Fall 2002 through Fall 2013 .............................. 17 2.7 International Students Statistics Based on Academic Classification - Fall 2013 .......... 18 2.8 International Students Gender Breakdown – Fall 2013 ................................................. 19 2.9 International Student enrolled in Intensive English only: 2002 – 2013 ......................... 20
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1. Introduction Why Study at Texas State University? Texas State University is an International-student friendly institution. Education USA, which is a program of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, has defined international-friendly institutions as institutions that “recognize that in an increasingly interdependent world there is educational value in having international students on the campus”. Texas State recognizes the value international students bring to our institution and it is committed to providing international students with an enriching education experience. The professional staff at the International Office maintains membership in appropriate international educational organizations and associations to be actively engaged in the many regulatory, educational, and cultural issues related to international students. Texas State also provides special programs for international students to assist them in achieving a successful transition into our University. Some of these programs include an international student orientation, a welcome social for new international students, monthly International Minds events and options for additional English instruction for non-native speakers. Overall Texas State is a friendly campus that has a lot to offer international students: prestigious programs, beautiful parks and campus, artistic, cultural, political and athletic events, and a convenient location in close proximity to two of the most eclectic cities in Texas, Austin and San Antonio. Here are some measures of excellence you will find here at Texas State • Named U.S. News America’s Best Colleges 2009 • The Princeton Review named Texas State an America's Best Value College for 2006-2007. • Texas State business and mass communication students won their second National title at the American Advertising (AAF) 2005 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). Since 1990, the Texas State team has placed within the top four places eight times. • Denise Smart, Dean of the McCoy College of Business Administration was named the most student-centered dean in a panel of Fortune 500 executives. • The Mitte Laureate Scholarship is the largest four-year undergraduate scholarship offered by a public institution in the state of Texas. • Texas State produces more teachers than any other college or university in Texas. • The Criminal Justice Department is nationally recognized for its training program in hostage negotiation. • Texas State is the only central Texas public university that offers a Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy. • The Mitte Art-Technology-Physics building opened in the fall of 2003 and contains one of the first MicroFab Lab facilities in a U.S. academic institution. • The Sound Technology Recording Program of the School of Music is the only four-year program in Texas and is also housed in a commercial recording studio.
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1.1
Who is an International Student?
An international student is a student who enrolls in a U.S. academic program and whose status is non-immigrant. Common non-immigrant statuses are A-1, A-2, B1, B-2, E-1, E-2, F-1, F-2, H1, H-4, J-1, J-2, L-1, L-2, M-1, R-1 R-2 and TN. F-1 is the most common status used by international students. A student who has applied for or received permanent residency, refugee status or asylum in the U.S. is not considered to be an international student by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS).
1.2
Your Second Home - Texas State University
Texas State’s original mission was to prepare Texas public school teachers, especially those of the south central area. It became renowned for carrying out this mission, but today it does far more. Texas State currently offers programs in the College of Applied Arts, McCoy College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Fine Arts and Communication, College of Health Professions, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science, and University College. The University College also oversees the undergraduate general education core curriculum and undergraduate advising as well as the freshman year experience. The Graduate College provides opportunities for continued intellectual growth through advanced and specialized education that develops leaders in the professions and in research. As Texas State’s student population has grown—from 303 in 1903 to more than 30,803 in 2009—the campus, too, has expanded and today Texas State is the sixth largest public university in the state. Overlooking the campus and serving as a landmark since 1903 is Old Main, a red-gabled Victorian building restored to its original grandeur. Texas State's 31179 students choose from 101 bachelor’s, 88 master’s and nine doctoral degree programs offered by the following colleges: Applied Arts, McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Science, University College and the Graduate College. Texas State students come from around the globe, and our student body is diverse. Thirty-five percent of Texas State students are ethnic minorities. In fact, Texas State is ranked 20th in the nation for the number of degrees we grant to Hispanic undergraduates. See the University Fact book for more information on our student body. Texas State is also the lead institution of a multi-institution teaching center offering several programs in the greater north Austin area. There are 1,739 Texas State students enrolled at the Round Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC). 1.2.1
Location
Texas State's main campus is in San Marcos, a growing community of 50,000 people about halfway between Austin and San Antonio. Located on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, where black land prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus adds Page | 4
Statistical Report – Fall 2013 to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year. 1.2.2
History
Authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1899, Southwest Texas State Normal School opened its doors in 1903. Over the years, the Legislature broadened the institution’s scope and changed its name, in succession, to Normal College, Teachers College, College, and in 1969, University. Each name change reflects the university’s growth from a small teacher preparation institution to a major multipurpose university. In 2003, the Legislature renamed the school Texas State University-San Marcos. In 2013 the designation of “San Marcos” was dropped and the school is now simply called: Texas State University. 1.2.3
Colleges
The University offers programs in College of Applied Arts, McCoy College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Communication, College of Health Professions, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Science. In 1986 the University College was created to assure a broad general education for all students, regardless of major. In 1935 the Board of Regents authorized the formation of The Graduate College. 1.2.4
Campus
As the university's student population has grown - from 303 in 1903 to 31179 in 2010 - the campus, too, has expanded, and today consists of a 456-acre main campus and 5,000 additional acres in recreational, instructional, farm and ranch land. Overlooking the campus and serving as a landmark since 1903 is Old Main, a red-gabled Victorian building restored to its original grandeur. In 1979, after adding a number of classroom buildings and residence halls, the university purchased the former San Marcos Baptist Academy adjacent to the original campus. In 1994 the 90-acre Aquarena Springs theme park, also adjacent to the main campus, was purchased. Campus facilities encourage a feeling that Texas State is a special place.
1.3
About the International Office – Texas State
Our mission is to assist the university in developing and maintaining an internationally diverse student body, faculty, and staff by: Supporting international students and scholars and contributing to their retention by providing services and information that facilitate their academic success and cultural adjustment. The staff of the Office serves as immigration and cultural advisers as well as advocates, and they assist the university in maintaining compliance with federal regulations as related to immigration matters by acting as liaisons with the Department of Homeland Security. Page | 5
Statistical Report – Fall 2013 Contributing to the research and teaching mission of the university by assisting in the procurement of legal employment authorization for distinguished international faculty and staff. Promoting global awareness and internationalization at the university by facilitating international agreements and by sponsoring International Education Week each November. Introduction written by: Robert M. Seese, Ed. D. Former Director, International Office Texas State University Report compiled by Lisa Damron Coordinator, International Office Texas State University Sharmila Patri Graduate Research Assistant, International Office Texas State University
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Fall 2013 Summary
A total of 405 international students, representing 72 countries, claim Texas State University as their home this fall semester. From the total number of 35,568 enrolled students, 1.13% comprised by the International Student body. International undergraduate students comprise 0.44% of the total undergraduate body, 138 from 31,032 total undergraduate students. International graduate and professional students comprise 5.44% of the total graduate body, 247 from 4,536 total graduate students.
School Information: Texas State University -San Marcos Student Body: Coed Calendar: Semester Highest Offering: Post-doctoral research International Student Statistics: Fall 2011 Undergraduates: 138 Graduates: 247
Other: 20*
Total: 405** OPT: 81
*Others include Intensive English students. ** Total number of students excludes number of OPT students.
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 2.1
International Student Statistics 2002-2013
Total International Statistics 600 500
480
499
493 437
431
430
400
409
392
376
380
370
405
300 200 100 0 Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Total Undergraduate Statistics 300 257 250 200 150
173
193
202
220 190 159
145
159
147
161 138
100 50 0 Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 Total Graduate Statistics 300 250
238
257 221
202
200
180
226
247 216
193
200
198 173
150 100 50 0 Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Total *Other Statistics 80 70
69
60 50 40 30 20
49
43 33
31
30 20
10
24
20
19 3
9
0 Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 *Others include intensive English students.
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 2.2 Top Ten Countries by Number of International Students
Venezuela
8
Nepal
8
Vietnam
9
Nigeria
9
Japan
10
Saudi Arabia
18
Korea, Republic of
20
China (Mainland)
38
Mexico
39
India
104 0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Top 10 Countries by Undergraduate Enrollment South Africa
4
Nigeria
4
Colombia
4
Nepal
5
Japan
5
Canada
5
Vietnam
6
Korea, Republic of
11
China (Mainland)
11
Mexico
29 0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 Top 10 Countries by Graduate Enrollment Indonesia
4
China (Taiwan)
4
Turkey
5
Nigeria
5
Ghana
5
Saudi Arabia
6
Mexico
8
Korea, Republic of
8
China (Mainland)
26
India
101 0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Top Countries by *Other Enrollment Venezuela
3
Thailand
1
Saudi Arabia
8
Mexico
2
Korea, Republic of
1
Japan
1
Germany
1
Ethiopia
1
China (Mainland)
1 0
2
4
6
8
10
*Others include intensive English students.
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 2.3 Student Statistics at Texas State University
1.97
0.98
0.49
0.24
0.98 0.24
0.49 0.24
A2
0.49
B1
7.65
E2 F1 F2 H1 H4
86.1
J1 J2 L2
International Students 405 F Visa 349 **Other Visa 56
U.S. Citizens* 35163
Texas State Student Total* 35568
**Other visas include A2, B1, E2, F2, H1, H4, J1, J2, L2. *Source data from The Office of Institutional Research’s Student Enrollment Data. http://www.ir.txstate.edu/ir-self-service/txstate-data.html
U.S.Citizens/Permanent International Residents Undergraduates Graduates
30894 4289
138 247
Total 31032 4536
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 2.3.1 Statistics by Nationality – Fall 2013 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Country Angola Argentina Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Belize Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia-Herzegovina Brazil Burma Cambodia Cameroon Canada Chile China (Mainland) China (Taiwan) Colombia Costa Rica Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Croatia Ecuador Egypt Ethiopia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Honduras Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Israel Italy Jamaica
DR
GP
GR 1
NC
2
UG 1 1 2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 8 1 1
1
18 3 1 1
1
5 1 11 4
1 1 3
1
1 1
1 1 1 11 1
1 1
2 4
1
1 1 2 1
1 90 4 3 1 3 1
1 3 2
1 1
Total 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 6 1 38 4 6 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 2 4 5 1 2 1 104 6 4 1 1 5 2
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74
Japan Kenya Korea Kuwait Latvia Macao Malaysia Mexico Morocco Nepal Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Pakistan Philippines Russia Saint Lucia Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Thailand Turkey Turkmenistan Ukraine United Kingdom Venezuela Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe Country not specified Total
4 2 5
3
1 1
5 1 11 1 2
1 1
1
1 2
2 6 1 2 1 3
1 1 6
2
4 2 1 2 1 9
1 2 1 1 2 1 1
1 3 1 3 2 3 2
3 1 4 2 1 2
1 1
1 29 1 5
1 2
3
2 3 6
1 44
7
196
20
1 138
10 3 20 1 2 1 3 39 2 8 1 9 2 1 2 2 1 18 1 1 6 2 3 2 4 7 1 1 6 8 9 2 1 1 405
**A total of 72 countries were represented this semester
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 2.4 Student Statistics Based on Academic College/TSIE
Academic Colleges/TSIE Undergraduate 10
College of Applied Arts
Graduate 16
TSIE -
Total 26
College of Business Admin.
30
21
-
51
College of Education
10
23
-
33
College of Fine Arts & Comm.
24
9
-
33
College of Health Professions
6
4
-
10
College of Liberal Arts
13
30
-
43
College of Science
30
141
-
171
University College / Undecided
15
-
15
Texas State Intensive English
Total
-
-
20
20
138
247
20
405
College of Applied Arts 3.70% 2.22%
College of Business Admin. College of Education
6.41% 12.50% 8.14%
42.20% 8.14% 2.46% 10.60%
College of Fine Arts & Comm. College of Health Professions College of Liberal Arts College of Science University College / Undecided Texas State Intensive English
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 2.5 Top 5 Majors for Graduate International Students in Fall 2013 S NO
Major
Number of International Graduate Students
1 2 3 4 5
Computer Science Industrial Technology Business Administration Biology Human Nutrition
75 16 14 8 6
6.72%
5.04%
11.76%
Computer Science Industrial Technology Business Administration
13.44%
63.02% Biology Human Nutrition
2.5.1 Top 5 Majors for Undergraduate International Students in Fall 2013 S NO 1 2 3 4 5
Major Computer Science Exploratory Finance Industrial Engineering Communication Design
16.21%
Number of International Undergraduate Students 10 7 7 7 6
27.02%
Computer Science Exploratory Finance
18.91%
Industrial Engineering 18.91%
Communication Design
18.91%
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 2.6 International Students Statistics from Fall 2002 through Fall 2013 Semester Fall 2002 Fall 2003 Fall 2004 Fall 2005 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall 2008 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013
Graduate 238 257 202 163 193 221 226 216 198 173 200 247
Undergraduate 173 193 202 214 257 190 159 145 159 147 161 138
*Other(TSIE) 69 49 33 39 43 20 24 31 19 3 9 20
Totals 480 499 437 416 493 431 407 392 376 380 370 405
600 500 400 Graduate 300 200
Undergraduate *Other(TSIE) Totals
100 0
* Others include Intensive English students.
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2.7 International Students Statistics Based on Academic Classification - Fall 2013
Intensive English Sophomore Senior Professional Post Baccalaureate Masters Junior Freshman Doctoral 0
50
100
150
200
250
International Students Academic Classifications
Bachelors Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Post Baccalaureate Undergraduate Total
Number of students 20 20 34 59 5 138
Graduate Masters Doctoral Post Baccalaureate Professional Graduate Total
Number of students 196 43 7 1 247
Other Intensive English Others Total
Number of students 20 20
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2.8
International Students Gender Breakdown – Fall 2013
450
405
400 350 300
247
250
209 196
200 138
150 100
Male Female Total
128119
68 70
50
13 7 20
0 Undergraduate
Graduate
Other*
Total
International Student Gender Breakdown – Fall 2011 Gender
Undergraduate
Graduate
Other*
Total
Male
68
128
13
209
Female
70
119
07
196
Total
138
247
20
405
*Others include Intensive English students.
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Statistical Report – Fall 2013 2.9
International Student enrolled in Intensive English only: 2002 – 2013
600 500 400 * Total International Students
300
Degree Students * Intensive English( TSIE)
200 100 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Fall
* Total International Students
Degree Students
* Intensive English( TSIE)
2002
449
424
25
2003
501
477
24
2004
486
469
17
2005
430
418
12
2006
493
481
12
2007
451
431
20
2008
409
385
24
2009
392
361
31
2010
376
357
19
2011
380
373
3
2012 2013
370 405
361 385
9 20
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