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#218 in MS in USA

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For Texas State University admissions, students must apply within the application deadlines listed below:

  • Fall Intake (UG & PG): Jun 1, 2025
  • Summer Intake (UG): May 1, 2025
  • Summer Intake (PG): Mar 15, 2025
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  • About Texas State University
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  • Admissions 2025
  • Fees
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About Texas State University

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Year of establishment
1899
Also known as
TXST
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Campus size
507 acres
Scholarships granted
18586
Scholarship amount granted
USD 156 million
Application fees
USD 90
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
1422
Faculty/Student ratio
21
Male/Female ratio
1.43
UG/PG course ratio
1.06
Total criminal offences
702
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Q:   What GPA do you need for Texas State?

A: 

The minimum GPA requirements for Texas State University varies based on the number of transfer credit hours completed. For applicants with 14 or fewer transfer credit hours, a 2.0 Cumulative GPA is necessary while meeting freshman admission standards. If you have 15 to 29 transfer credithours, a 2.5 cumulative GPA is required. However, for individuals with 30 or more transfer credit hours, a 2.25 Cumulative GPA is the minimum. Applicants must check their credit scores before applying to Texas State University to avoid confusion. 

Q:   How much is the Texas State University application fee?

A: 

The university has a mandatory application fee of USD 90 for all international students. The application fee is non-refundable. However, students can request a fee waiver if they need financial assistance. However, international students are not eligible for fee waiver at Texas State University. Students are required to deposit the application fee at the time of document submission during application.

Q:   Which is better Texas Tech VS Texas State University?

A: 

Texas Tech and Texas State University are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rate of Texas Tech and Texas State University. Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.

Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the universities:

 Name of The University

Ranking

Acceptance Rate

1st Year Tuition Fee

Texas State University 

#1201-1500

88 %

  UG course:  INR 16 L

  PG course: INR 17 L

Texas Tech

# 801-1000

 68%

UG Course:  INR 20 L - 22 L

PG course:  INR 21 L

(The comparison of fees was between the BTech course for UG and the MBA course for PG)

Q:   Is Texas State University good for international students?

A: 

Texas State University is home to undergraduate and postgraduate students from more than 80 nations and offers 200+ programs for international students. However, the university allows International students to get admission easily as it has an acceptance rate of 88%. Lastly, Texas State University is an inclusive and welcoming institution and provides a safe environment for international students regardless of their nationality, colour and background.

Q:   What are the best reasons to attend Texas State?

A: 

Texas State University is surely a good option for international students mainly because of a diverse range of excellent academic programs. Below are some of the best reasons to attend Texas state University:

Here are the reasons why you should go for Texas State University: 

  • Academics: Texas State University offers more than 200 bachelorsmasters and doctoral degree courses to international students. Some of the popular courses at the university are Business, Management, Marketing, Communication, Journalism, Psychology, Visual and Performing Arts, Computer and Information Sciences.
  • Location of the university: Texas State University is in a location where arts & culture, technology industry and entertainment industry providing endless internship. International Students have access to beaches, outdoor activities, live music/performances and attractions which makes their make campus life more enjoyable.
  • Ranking: When we look at Texas State's rank in the national university then we can see that US News has dropped it from 230th for 2018 and 2019 to 293rd rank for 2020. US News has kept Texas State at 298th rank for 2021 in its national universities ranking. This reflects that the university has not performed up to the mark on key parameters like global and regional research reputation, and the number of publications cited among the top.
  • Fees: The cost of attending Texas State University for Indian students can vary depending on several factors. Tuition fees for international students at Texas State University are typically higher than for US citizens. However, it is important that the tuition fee can change over time, and it is recommended to visit the official website to recheck the fees and accommodation.

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  • Application fees :USD 90
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNeeded for few courses
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Q:   Is Texas State University hard to get into?

A: 

Texas State University acceptance rate is 88%. International students require a good GPA and academic profile to get into the university. Applicants must check their admission documents thoroughly in order to get selected. To be admitted to Texas State University, it is recommended to have a strong academic profile, including competitive scores in the GMAT or GREs. However, the admission process at Texas State University takes a holistic approach, considering multiple factors in the student's profile. These factors include Leadership, Work experience, essays, LOR and interviews that the students give during their admission process. 

Q:   How to apply for Texas State University admissions?

A: 

Prospective international students of Texas State University can apply through Common Application - Undergraduate programs and Official Application Portal - Graduate programs.

Listed below are the steps to apply for Texas State University admissions:

Step 1: Apply for admissions using the portal;

Step 2: Pay the application fee;

Step 3: Submit all the required documents;

Step 4: Submit all the required test scores.

Q:   What is the Texas State University acceptance rate?

A: 

Based on the ratio of admissions to applications, the Texas State University acceptance rate stands at 88%. Since, the stats are on the higher end, we can conclude that TXST is a not a very competitive university to get in, as it admits more than half of the applicants. Once an applicant fulfills the Texas State University admission requirements, i.e.; competitive grades, standardized test scores, English language requirements, as well as relevant documents, they are most likely to secure admission in the university. However, students must not take this lightly and apply to TXST within the deadlines to get enrolled as student.

Note: The data has been derived from unofficial sources and is subjected to changes.

Q:   What is the application process for Texas State University?

A: 

Below is the Texas State University application process:

Step 1: Applicants must first go to Texas State University main page and select “apply now"

Step 2:  The applicant is suppossed to select "Undergraduate apply". Now the student can decide he student can then decide if they wants to apply with Apply Texas or the Common App. Either application 
portal will have the student submit a $90 application fee

Step 3:  The student can start their application by clicking on "Start your application"button on the common webpage.

Step 4:  A blue screen will then appear with a list of options for the student to choose from. Applicants will then select “first 
year student” if it is his/her first time to join a university. 

Step 5: Applicants must create an account with common app. The applicant must provide information of their e-mail adress and create a password for this account, they also need to provide their personal details in common app. 

Step 6: After this applicants need to select their university they are applying for. In our case ( click on Texas State University)

Step 7:  The student will have to continue to 
provide additional information under the tabs on the left-hand side of the screen (Profile, Family, Education, 
Testing, Activities, Writing, and Courses & Grades. ) 

Step 8: . As each tab is completed, there will be a green checkmark that appears based on whether all the information is provided. If the green checkmark does not appear, it means that information is missing. Once all the tabs have a green checkmark, a “review” button will appear at the bottom of the screen. Once the student reviews the information and believes it is correct, the applicants will pay the USD 90 application fee and then it will allow the application to be submitted.

Postgraduate application process:

Below is the application process for Texas State University:

Step 1: . To begin the application process, the student will go to the main page of txst.edu and will click on " Apply now"

Step 2:  The student will then select “Graduate Apply”.

Step 3: Once directed to the admission page, the student should select to create account and fill their details.(under first time users)

Step 4: After completing their account details. The student will then receive a temporary pin to the email address and create a pasword as well listed to continue the login process.

Step 5: After the login details are set, applicants must strart their application. 

Step 6: Applicants must fill their details again, with your chosen course in the university. Applicants can apply more than 1 institution. (Then they must add information about accomidation and  guidance status)

Step 7: The student will then be able to review the application before submitting. (Example shown below) 
After the student approves that the application is accurate, he/she will be able to click “submit”

 

 

 

 

 

Q:   What is the application deadline for Texas State University?

A: 

The Texas State University has various application deadlines for fall 2024 intake, the application deadline for undergraduate fall intake is Jun 1, 2024. International students interested in the summer 2024 term should ensure their applications are submitted by May 1, 2024 (UG students only). However, for spring 2024, the application deadline has already passed, specifically for UG courses. Below are the Texas State University UG Admission Deadline

Undergraduate:

Intake

Application deadline

Fall 2024 

June 1, 2024

Summer 2024 

May 1, 2024

Spring 2024 

Deadline passed

The application deadline for Texas State University for a graduate is Mar 15, 2024, for Summer I. However, if students are interested in applying for Fall 2024, they must submit their documents by Jun 1, 2024. Below is the table for Texas State University graduate admission deadlines:

Postgraduate

Fall

June 1, 2024

Spring

Deadline already passed

Summer I

March 15, 2024

 

Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(16 courses)
INR 9 L - 20 L
Duration1 year-30 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 78 - 85, PTE: 52 - 57
MBA/PGDM(6 courses)
INR 11 L - 20 L
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 78 - 85, PTE: 52 - 57
B.E. / B.Tech(8 courses)
INR 19 L - 21 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above
B.Sc.(8 courses)
INR 19 L - 21 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above
B.A.(7 courses)
INR 21 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above
M.A.(3 courses)
INR 13 L - 14 L
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 78 - 100, PTE: 52 - 68
BBA(2 courses)
INR 19 L - 21 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above
B.J.M.C.(1 course)
INR 21 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above
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Q:   How long does Texas State take to accept?

A: 

The Texas State University generally takes 3 - 6 weeks to revert back to it’s undergraduate applicants. However, for graduate applicants, it reverts back witn 4-6 weeks. Applicants are suggested to check their email as the university will notify the application status through it. To be admitted to Texas State University, it is recommended to have a strong academic profile, including competitive scores in the GMAT or GREs .However, the admission process at  Texas State University takes a holistic approach, considering multiple factors in the student's profile. These factors include Leadership, Work experience, essays, LOR and interviews that the students give during their admission process

Q:   What is the Texas State University cost of living for international students?

A: 

Texas State University cost of living for international students in inclusive of housing, meals, books, travel, personal expenses, and more. For Indian students, the total amount sums upto be around INR 15.2L.

ParticularsEstimated Cost of Living (9 months)Cost in INR
Room and Board (Spring & Fall combined)USD 12,480INR 10.3L
Books and SuppliesUSD 740INR 61K
TransportationUSD 1,580INR 1.3L
Personal and MiscellaneousUSD 2,590INR 2.1L
Health InsuranceUSD 2,161INR 1.7L
International Operations FeeUSD 120INR 10K
TOTALUSD 19,700INR 16L

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 83.01

Q:   What are the Texas State University English proficiency requirements?

A: 

Fulfilling the English language requirements is one of the major Texas State University admission requirements for international studens. TXST accepts major English proficiency exam scores as a proof of proficiency in the language. Students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements:

English Proficiency Exam

Minimum Score Requirements

IELTS score of 78 or higher

IELTS Academic

Overall score of 6.5 or higher

(with no band below 6.0)

PTE Academic

Overall score of 52 or higher

Duolingo  (DET)

Overall score of 105 or higher

SAT

520 or higher

ACT

21 or higher

Q:   What is the application fee for MBA course at Texas State University?

A: 

The MBA application fee for Texas State University is USD 90 (INR 7,491) for all international students. The application fee is non-refundable. However, students can request a fee waiver if they need financial assistance. However, international students are not eligible for fee waiver at Texas State University. Students are required to deposit the application fee at the time of document submission during application.

Q:   What are the requirements for MS in CS at Texas State University?

A: 

Below are the MS in CS requirements for Texas State University:

  •  Transcripts of your degree: Transcripts include your information and performance in high school and other scores such as entrance exams.

  • SOP: An SOP is essential for the application process for Texas State University. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.

  • Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course):  This depends on the course the applicant is choosing, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into theTexas State University. ( click here to: Make your portfolio look better)

  • English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is accepting: 

English Language proficiency 

Minimum score 

IELTS

overall: 6.5; Each Section: 6.

TOFEL iBT

Total: 78; Each Section: 19; Except Writing: 18

TOEFL Essentials

Overall: 8.5

Duolingo English Test 

Overall: 52

  • Resume: Applicants are asked to submit their resume, defining their experience in the field of CS. However, they can also mention the projects they worked on. 

  • 3 LORs:  Applicants are suggested to submit 3 LORs with particular recommendations from their previous degrees. 

  • The Computer Science program requires an official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score to be submitted prior to admission consideration with a preferred score of 286 with no less than 140 on the verbal section (effective Fall 2015) and 148 on the quantitative section.However GRE can be waived off if you hold a master’s degree from an accredited US institution

  • Applicants are asked for a background requirements as mentioned below:

  • Foundations of Computer Science I (CS 1428)

  • Foundations of Computer Science II (CS 2308)

  • Assembly Language (CS 2318)

  • Computer Architecture (CS 3339)

  • Data Structures and Algorithms (CS 3358)

  • Program Translators (CS 4318) or Operating Systems (CS 4328)

  • 6 hours of advanced computer science electives.

No grade below a C in:

  • Discrete Mathematics (MATH 5358 or equivalent)

  • Calculus I (MATH 2471)

  • Calculus II (MATH 2472)

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Q:   How is Texas State University ranked for Engineering?

A: 

Texas State University offers a wide variety of top-notch courses for their international students and Engineering is one of the most popular TXST majors. Listed below is the course ranking of Texas State University Engineering:

Ranked By20222023

THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering

#801-1000#801-1000

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

#501-600#601-800

Q:   What is the Texas State University ranking for Humanities?

A: 

Texas State University offers a wide variety of top-notch courses for their international students and Psychology is the top enrolled TXST majors. Listed below is the course ranking of Texas State University Psychology rankings:

Ranked By20192020202120222023

THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology Rankings

#401-500#401-500#401-500#401-500#501-600

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INR 8.75 L - 20.2 LC++#273 US News, 2025

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INR 12.4 L - 30.64 LC++#392 US News, 2025
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INR 18.19 L - 19.09 LB+#244 US News, 2025
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Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

45%

Hispanic

42%

Black

9%

Asian

2%

UG Student residence

In state

96%

Out of state

2%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

89%

25 and over

10%

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UG Number of Applicant

28908
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Overall Graduation Rate

0.56
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UG Enrollment

33828
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PG Enrollment

4337

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Q:   Which are some of the top-ranked universities in USA?

A: 

USA is one of the most popular countries for study abroad options for international students and is a hub of globally renowned universities. According to the QS World University Rankings 2025, some top universities in USA are Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Stanford University, and many more. 

Given below is the list of top Universities in USA as mentioned in the prominent rankings.

University

QS Global Rankings 2025

Massachusetts Institute of Technology University (MIT)

#1

Harvard University

#4

Stanford University

#6

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

#10

University of Pennsylvania

#11

University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

#12

Cornell University

#16

Princeton University

#22

Yale University

#23

John Hopkins University

#32

Q:   Do universities in USA offer scholarships to international students?

A: 

Opting to study abroad is a major step that students take for their career and managing the expenses (including the tuition fee and living costs) play a deciding factor in this decision. Here is where scholarships dive in and help students study in their dream college by cutting down a portion of their expenses. Here are some scholarships offered by the top universities in USA that are available for international students:

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Q:   What are the Texas State University application deadlines for international students?

A: 

Texas State University accepts international students through three intake seasons: Fall, Summer and Spring. Listed below are the TXST application deadlines for international students:

Intake SeasonApplication Deadline
Fall (UG & PG)Jun 1, 2024
Summer (UG)May 1, 2024
Summer (PG)Mar 15, 2024

Note: While applying, students are required to pay a sum of USD 90= INR 7,470* as the Texas State University application fee.

*1 USD = INR 83.01

Q:   What are the requirements for international students at Texas State University?

A: 

In order to secure an admission, all the international students must fulfill the Texas State University admission requirements listed below:

Q:   What are some useful tips for students starting their first semester at Texas State?

A: 

Some of the tips for students starting their first-semester at the Texas State University are:

  • Students who applied for Texas State University must be humble and should interact with as many people as possible. Mainly because, the more people you talk to the better knowledge you get. 
  • Attend as many gathering and parties as much as you can. 
  • Applicants should avoid missing classes, as 70% of learning comes from students going to classes. 
  • Students can get involved with extracurricular activities, i.e. join university clubs, sports etc. This will also look good on a portfolio in the longer run. 

Q:   How much does Texas State University cost for Indian students?

A: 

Studying in Texas State University can be considered affordable for Indian students as the cost sums up to be around 15L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (3 courses)
INR 11L - 13L
B.E. / B.Tech (2 courses)
INR 16L
B.Sc. (1 course)
INR 16L
MBA/PGDM (1 course)
INR 17L
BBA (1 course)
INR 19L
MS0 (1 course)
INR 12L
MIM  (1 course)
INR 12L
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There are over 24 resident halls at Texas State that are open to all first-year students. Texas State University costs is around INR 15.2L. The below table includes the Texas State University campus housing rates:

Particulars

Estimated Cost of Living (9 months)

Cost in INR

Room and Board (Spring & Fall combined)

USD 12,850

INR 11.02 L

Books and Supplies

USD 760

INR 65K

Transportation

USD 1,620

INR 1.38 L

Personal and Miscellaneous

USD 2,670

INR 2.29 L

Health Insurance

USD 2,298

INR 1.97 L

International Operations Fee

USD 160

INR 13K

TOTAL

USD 20,400

INR 17.50 L

(USD 1= INR 85.77)

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University CitySan Marcos, Texas, USA

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1555 University Blvd. Round Rock, TX 78665-8017

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601 University Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666-4684

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