Established in 1899, Texas State University is an open research university that is associated with the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration, Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, and The Texas State University System. Earlier, the university was named Southwest Texas State Normal School. In 2013, it was renamed to its current name. The university is known to be the 5th largest university in the State of Texas. It began its first classes in 1903.
The main university campus, San Macros campus is spread over an area of 507 acres. The campus features all the facilities required by students. The campus also features Sewell Park which was earlier known as Riverside Park and opened in 1917. It was renamed to its current name in 1949. The other campus of the university is known as the Old main campus which was built in 1903. The campus houses the Department of Mass Communication & Journalism and the Department of Fine Arts & Communication.
The library of the university consists of thousands of books, journals, and research papers. In addition, the university has another campus, the Round Rock campus. Initially, it was known as the Round Rock Higher Education Centre. Developed in 1996, the campus is located about 32 km from the university. The campus offers the junior and senior-level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree in 12 programs as well as 16 graduate degrees, post-baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. It also comprises the school of nursing and a willow hall.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level programs. As a survey in 2019, the university has a total of 38,231 students. The courses at the university are categorized under 10 colleges, namely College of Education, the College of Applied Arts, College of Liberal Arts, the College of Health Professions, the College of Business Studies, College of Fine Arts, the College of Science & Engineering, Graduate College, University College, and Honors College.
Students get a chance to choose among the various courses according to their field of interest. The university was recognized as a growing research university in 2012. Faculty members are well-experienced and provide students with ample practical knowledge. Presently, the university has more than 1,400 full-time faculty. Students get the opportunity to visit industries for practical exposure. They also learn about fieldwork during industrial visits.
The university has a list of some notable alumni that includes Lyndon B Johnson (36th President of the United States), Thomas Carter (Film director), Michael R Young (President of Chuy’s Comida Deluxe), Kyle Park (Singer), Maria Luisa Tucker (Writer), Charles Barsotti (Cartoonist), Gianna Yanelli (Actress), Michael Glyn Brown (Former hand surgeon), Jerry Fields (Chairman of JD Fields & Corporation), Meg Turney (Internet news host), Rod Keller (President of Segway. Inc), and Lance Hoyt (Professional wrestler).
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5 - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 11.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 78
- Fees - INR 14.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Full-Time Cohort MBA
- Duration - 16 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 16.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BS in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 78
- Fees - INR 14.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BS in Applied Mathematics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 78
- Fees - INR 14.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MS - 1 Course | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 78 & Above |
| BSc - 1 Course | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 78 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 78 & Above |
| MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for all courses LOR - Needed for all courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for all courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 90 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 1ˢᵗ Jun 2021 Spring - 1ˢᵗ Oct 2020 Summer - 15ᵗʰ Mar 2021 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS - 1 Course | 18 - 24 Months | INR 11.3L USD 15,400 |
| BSc - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 14.1L USD 19,200 |
| BE/Btech - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 14.1L USD 19,200 |
| MBA - 1 Course | 16 Months | INR 16.6L USD 22,689 |
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