International Student FAQs
Note: If you are unable to find an answer in the questions below, please send your question to our Processing team. Make sure to include the word "international" in the subject line of your email.
If you have questions about the immigration or visa process, please contact International Student and Scholar Services. They will be the best resource to answer your question(s).
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How much does it cost to attend?
Please visit the Estimate Cost of Attendance page on the International Student and Scholar Services website.
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What are the academic standards for admission?
Freshman applicants who are, or will be, graduates of foreign secondary schools must demonstrate above average academic achievement. Above average academic achievement is demonstrated by means of class rank (i.e. being ranked by your school in the top half of the class) or have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Applications must also have an education equivalent to that of a U.S. high school graduate. Freshmen who are, or will be, graduates of a U.S. high school and who have completed at least two years in a U.S. high school must meet the freshman admission requirements established for U.S. citizens.
Transfer applicants, regardless of whether they attended college at a foreign institution or in the U.S., must meet regular transfer admission requirements.
Some programs at Texas State require that students complete additional requirements, on top of what is needed to earn general admission to the University. These program entry requirements could include having a higher GPA, taking certain courses or participating in an audition process. Admission to Texas State does not guarantee acceptance into these programs.
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Can I get my transcripts evaluated, before applying, to know if I am admissible?
No. Your application fee pays for the evaluation, so you must apply for admission and pay the fee in order to have your transcript evaluated.
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Do I have to take an ACT/SAT?
You are not required to submit an ACT/SAT score unless you have attended at least 2 years of high school in the U.S. An ACT/SAT score is required for scholarship consideration, however (Freshman Assured, etc.).
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Are there English Proficiency Requirements?
Yes. All applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirements to help ensure success as a student.
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How do I send my transcript records?
Texas State University requires that all school transcript records be sent directly from your school via mail/package service or online from a secure website (E Script, Parchment, etc.). You may mail or deliver a transcript in person if it is in an envelope signed and sealed by a school official. We will need transcripts from every school you've attended.
Mailing Address:
Texas State University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Richard A. Castro Undergraduate Admissions Center
429 N. Guadalupe
San Marcos, TX 78666You may submit transcripts via any means for an admission decision, but you will still need to provide an official final document to continue enrollment.
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