Texas State University System

What Texas State University System does

Texas State University System (TSUS) is a public university system established by the Texas Legislature in 1911, making it the first state university system in Texas. TSUS is a government state entity headquartered at O. Henry Hall in downtown Austin, governed by a Board of Regents appointed by the Governor of Texas. It coordinates seven member institutions across 17 locations spanning approximately 700 miles from West Texas to the Gulf Coast: four-year universities (Lamar University, Sam Houston State University, Sul Ross State University, Texas State University) and two-year colleges (Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, Lamar State College Port Arthur). The system serves 102,000+ students with 22,000 degrees awarded annually, and supports credentials ranging from technical certificates through doctoral programs, including a new College of Osteopathic Medicine at Sam Houston State.

TSUS generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees, state appropriations (including $275M in recent new state funding and the voter-approved Texas University Fund), research grants ($190M in FY2025, up 363% since 2010), and a $1.2B endowment portfolio (up 580% since 2010). Its core operational technology is a system-wide online education infrastructure that scaled from 169,000 online semester credit hours in 2018 to 482,000 in 2020, complemented by shared services agreements that enhanced cross-institution collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond academic operations, TSUS manages a 350+ piece public art collection, scholarship programs (Edmund P. Kuempel, Fernando Gomez), the TSUS Foundation (a 501(c)(3) established in 1977), and workforce development partnerships with employers including Indeed, Quanta Services, and Harmony Public Schools. The system executed a $752.6M Revenue Financing System bond issuance at Aa2/AA credit ratings, demonstrating strong institutional credit quality.

Name

Texas State University System

Legal name

The Texas State University System

Website

https://tsus.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Texas State University System is a state-created public university system governing seven member institutions across 17 Texas locations, serving 102,000+ students with credentials from technical certificates to doctoral degrees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Higher Education SIS & Campus Management Systems (EDAFAEAB), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), State/Provincial Education Department Administration (BPAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• University system administration
• Degree and credential programs
• Workforce education services
• Online university programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The system generates revenue primarily through student tuition and fees across its seven institutions. The Lamar State Colleges have implemented significant tuition reductions, cutting tuition by half after receiving additional state funding, resulting in a 232% increase in graduates since 2015.
2. State Funding and Appropriations: As a state university system, TSUS receives state funding and appropriations from Texas legislature, including recent funding of $275 million in new funding for TSUS institutions and $752.6 million bond sale for RFS Revenue and Refunding Bonds.
3. Foundation and Private Donations: The TSUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1977, provides private financial support through scholarship programs including the Edmund P. Kuempel Scholarship ($5,000 awards) and Fernando Gomez Scholarship ($2,500 awards).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Texas State University System is a public higher education system comprising seven member institutions that collectively serve more than 102,000 students with credentials ranging from technical certificates and associate degrees through doctoral programs. The System Administration in Austin coordinates academic policy, finance, marketing, legal affairs, internal audit, and government relations across its geographically dispersed institutions spanning 700 miles of Texas.

Product overview

The Texas State University System is a higher education administrative system comprising seven member institutions (Lamar University, Sam Houston State University, Sul Ross State University, Texas State University, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur) serving 102,000+ students. Rather than a unified technology product, TSUS provides administrative coordination services, scholarship programs (Edmund P. Kuempel Scholarship, Fernando Gomez Scholarship), award programs (Regents' Awards), public art management, a fraud reporting system, open records request processing, and student leadership opportunities across its institutions. The System was established in 1911 as Texas' first university system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TSUS Foundation: A nonprofit corporation that provides private financial support to the System and its member institutions, established in 1977. Provides scholarships including the Edmund P. Kuempel Scholarship Program and Fernando Gomez Scholarship.
• TSUS Public Art Program
• TSUS Presents

Products and services

• Lamar University Public university offering associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees; holds 'High Research Activity' Carnegie designation.
• Sam Houston State University Public university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees including osteopathic medicine; holds 'High Research Activity' Carnegie designation.
• Sul Ross State University Public university serving Far West Texas with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees; includes study centers in Uvalde, Del Rio, and Eagle Pass.
• Texas State University Public research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees; largest TSUS institution with over 5,300 spring graduates and $183M+ in FY2025 research expenditures; 147% increase in patent applications.
• Lamar Institute of Technology Two-year technical college offering certificates and associate degrees in technical and workforce fields.
• Lamar State College Orange Two-year community college offering associate degrees and workforce training in Southeast Texas; operates a satellite campus in Lumberton.
• Lamar State College Port Arthur Two-year community college offering associate degrees and workforce training in Southeast Texas.
• Texas State University System Administrative Services System-level administrative coordination including contractual, personnel, financial, construction, academic, and general administrative services across seven member institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record 12,824 graduates in 2026, a 57% increase since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core and major.

• Polk County Center (Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, Lamar State College Port Arthur)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024TSUS opened the Polk County Center in Livingston, a partnership between three Lamar institutions to jointly offer degrees and credentials in high-demand fields.
• Quanta ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2024TSUS announced jobs and training partnership with Quanta Services to support workforce development and provide employment pathways for students in high-demand technical fields.
• IndeedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2024TSUS and Indeed launched a partnership to help students and alumni advance their careers. This partnership provides career resources, job matching, and professional development opportunities across all seven TSUS member institutions.
• Harmony Public SchoolsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2022TSUS partnered with Harmony Public Schools to support college-bound graduates, creating pathways for students to transition from K-12 to higher education within the TSUS system.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Wisconsin System: Wisconsin's public university system with 13 universities serving over 160,000 students. Comparable to TSUS as a state public university system with research universities and comprehensive campuses, facing similar state appropriation dynamics.
• University of Houston System: Texas public university system with four universities serving over 74,000 students. Comparable to TSUS as a Texas public university system with research institutions and regional universities, competing for Houston-area and Southeast Texas students.
• University of Texas System: Texas's largest public university system with 13 institutions serving over 250,000 students. TSUS and UT System are direct peers as Texas public university systems governed by Boards of Regents and funded by state appropriations, competing for students, faculty, and state funding.
• California State University System: Largest U.S. public four-year university system with 23 campuses serving over 450,000 students. Comparable to TSUS as a large multi-campus public university system offering access-oriented higher education across a wide geographic span.
• State University of New York (SUNY): New York's public university system with 64 campuses serving over 360,000 students. Comparable to TSUS as a state-established multi-campus public university system with research universities, comprehensive colleges, and community colleges.
• City University of New York (CUNY): New York City's public university system with 25 campuses serving over 225,000 students. Comparable to TSUS as an urban and regional public university system offering diverse credentials from associate to doctoral degrees across multiple institutions.
• Texas State Technical College: Texas public technical college system with multiple campuses focused on technical and workforce education. Directly comparable to TSUS's Lamar State Colleges and Lamar Institute of Technology, competing for technical education students and state workforce funding.
• University of North Texas System: Texas public university system with three institutions including UNT and UNT Dallas serving over 44,000 students. Comparable to TSUS as a Texas public multi-campus university system with research universities and regional access missions.
• Texas A&M University System: Major Texas public university system with 11 universities and agencies serving over 150,000 students. Direct peer to TSUS as a Texas public multi-campus university system with research universities, competing for state funding and student recruitment.
• Texas Tech University System: Texas public university system with five institutions including Texas Tech University and Angelo State University. Direct peer to TSUS as a Texas public multi-campus system, particularly relevant since both systems serve West Texas and compete for state research funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TXStateUnivSyst
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaECgerB70VmfDR4bwgkdtg
• Facebookfacebook.com/txstateunivsyst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-state-university-system
• Instagraminstagram.com/the_tsus

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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