Texas State University
- Public
- Research university
Texas State University: international tuition 19,700 USD per year, one-year total cost 40,600 USD, acceptance rate 89.3%. Need-based aid is not open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 78, Duolingo 105.
A Vietnamese F-1 student may be considered for most competitive/merit scholarships at Texas State. However, the university says F-1 students are not eligible for financial aid; the listed emergency funding is supplemental support for enrolled students.
Getting in. The school admits 89.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 500–610, Math 480–590, ACT 19–25. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 78+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 40,600 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 40,600 USD. Health insurance is 2,333 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through ApplyTexas. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Texas State University?
International tuition is 19,700 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 40,600 USD.
Does Texas State University offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is not open to international students. A Vietnamese F-1 student may be considered for most competitive/merit scholarships at Texas State. However, the university says F-1 students are not eligible for financial aid; the listed emergency funding is supplemental support for enrolled students.
What English scores does Texas State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 78, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Texas State University?
The acceptance rate is 89.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- JACLYN ALEXA2025Vlog
- Prashant Shrestha2024Vlog
- JACLYN ALEXA2025Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This is the Non-Resident rate for an undergraduate taking 12 credit hours; the figure combines tuition and fees, and the school does not list tuition separately.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearUnclear: the page says applying by the Priority Date brings priority scholarship consideration, but does not confirm automatic merit review with every admission application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearUnclear: the pages do not say whether ability to pay is considered in admission decisions for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearUnclear: the pages do not identify a required CSS Profile or separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
ISSS Emergency Funding for F-1 StudentsNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page2,000 USD≈ ₫52.1M
This emergency funding is for international non-resident students with significant financial need, but it is supplemental support after enrollment.
Texas State competitive scholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page confirms that most competitive scholarships may be awarded to F-1 students, but gives no award amount or individual scholarship details.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyiOne form of English proficiency proof is needed unless an exemption applies.Required
- SATACTiSAT/ACT scores are optional for international applicants.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data