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ADMISSIONS
International Students
Admission of international students to the undergraduate program at Tarleton is based upon graduation from a secondary school (lyceum, senior middle school, high school, preparatory school, or other equivalent) system equivalent to at least 12 grades. Applicants must provide official transcripts and evaluations of all academic work. Evaluations must be done by recognized evaluation services and typically must adhere to standards of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and include items such as course names, course descriptions, course credit, course grades, grade point average, and diploma or degree earned as recommended by the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials. The International Academic Program office can provide a list of evaluation service providers but it is the applicant’s responsibility to secure and pay for the evaluation and to make sure it is done early enough to meet admission deadlines.
The quality of the applicant’s prior secondary or collegiate-level work is judged from the scores attained. International applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission. International applicants may be admitted if they have a score of 1110 or above on the SAT or 24 or above on the ACT. Those with SAT scores of 950-1110 or ACT of 20-23 may be considered based on the records provided. **Student must meet UAP benchmark scores listed above.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), administered by the Educational Testing Service, is required with a minimum score of 69 on the NEW Internet-based test, a minimum score of 190 on the computer-based test, or a minimum score of 520 on the paper-based test. Completion of six semester hours of regular first-year college English composition at an accredited college in the United States with a grade of C or better in each course will satisfy the TOEFL requirement.
To obtain a visa from the American Embassy located in the applicant’s country, a prospective student must have documented evidence of financial solvency. A sponsor is obligated to endorse all expenditures for the applicant during the entire course of study. Note that a copy of all financial statement documentation must be included with the admission packet. Check with the American Embassy for further details.
International applicants must submit two passport-style color photos taken within six months of application, a $100 (US) processing and admission fee and a $30 application fee. Both fees are non-refundable. Payment must be made by bank cashier’s check or credit card payable to Tarleton State University. Tarleton State University requires that all international students have medical insurance with coverage in the United States. Students may wish to purchase insurance through the University upon arrival.
All application materials must be sent to the Office of International Academic Programs. Applications cannot be processed until all materials are received. The I-20 will be issued only after a formal admission letter has been issued by Tarleton State University. All undergraduate students are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment before registering for classes. For more details about admission of international students, consult our web page at www.tarleton.edu/international .