<p>I predict this program to rise quickly. </p>
<p>Texas State has quite a few things working in their favor as they jump start the program:</p>
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<li><p>Well known performer leading the program, with fresh ideas and aggressive attitude </p></li>
<li><p>Support from administration, including a new performing arts center on the horizon. The existing facilities are not bad to begin with.</p></li>
<li><p>Large campus with over 25,000 students located in the beautiful hill country region of Texas. Less than an hour from Austin and San Antonio.</p></li>
<li><p>The huge state of Texas has lots of talented kids. Most of which matriculate out of state for MT since there are only a few programs at colleges in Texas. And most of them are not considered elite. In other words, there is a huge built-in talent base.</p></li>
<li><p>Tuition is ridiculously low. Even out-of state tuition is much less than the typical private LAC.</p></li>
<li><p>Awesome weather for most of the year. </p></li>
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<p>If/when Kaitlyn Hopkins puts this program on the map, I suspect other Texas schools may try to copy the model.</p>