{"id":1081,"date":"2022-06-24T15:39:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T15:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/?page_id=1081"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:09:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:09:17","slug":"international","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/","title":{"rendered":"International"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Admission &#8211; International<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cert white-links has-white-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow advgb-dyn-b432ae9a\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2022\/06\/student-library.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holding books stands beside a globe in a library.\" class=\"wp-image-880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2022\/06\/student-library.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2022\/06\/student-library-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2022\/06\/student-library-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"apply-for-admission-4181a584-7945-4ee2-a66a-19559eb849af\">Apply for admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond these general requirements for admission to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/\">College of Graduate Studies<\/a>, departments may set additional standards for admission to degree programs as necessary, subject to administrative approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application process is comprised of several parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/#application\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/#application\">Online Application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/#transcripts\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/#transcripts\">Official Transcripts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#test-scores\">English Proficiency Test Score Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#test-exempt\">English Proficiency Exemptions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/#financial\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/#financial\">Financial Documentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/#housing\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/#housing\">Housing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/#medical\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/international\/#medical\">Medical Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/program-requirements\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/program-requirements\/\">Program-Specific Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions regarding the immigration process or special requirements for F-1 students, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:internationalstudents@tarleton.edu\">internationalstudents@tarleton.edu<\/a>,&nbsp;or call 254-968-9632.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"international-application-deadlines-a16ac386-c9c5-41f1-964c-8147edbb0261\">International Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring: November 1<br>Summer: March 15<br>Fall: June 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-options-c8038ec6-e496-4330-a3f8-6f33f4d236c7\">Program Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of options for international graduate students at Tarleton! Here are the programs in which you may study:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-24cebd3a-25cb-49e1-8589-08a70832c06f advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,3H5C3.89,3,3,3.9,3,5v14c0,1.1,0.89,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-0.9,2-2V5C21,3.9,20.1,3,19,3z M19,19H5V5h14V19z\"><\/path><polygon points=\"11,17 13,17 13,13 17,13 17,11 13,11 13,7 11,7 11,11 7,11 7,13 11,13\"><\/polygon><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,3H5C3.89,3,3,3.9,3,5v14c0,1.1,0.89,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-0.9,2-2V5C21,3.9,20.1,3,19,3z M19,19H5V5h14V19z\"><\/path><polygon points=\"17,11 7,11 7,13 17,13\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Programs Based On-Campus in the U.S.<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/agricultural-consumer-resources-ms\/\">Agricultural and Consumer Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/agricultural-economics-ms\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/agricultural-economics-ms\/\">Agricultural Economics<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/agricutural-natural-resource-sciences-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/animal-science-ms\/\">Animal Science<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/applied-psychology-ms\/\">Applied Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/biology-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/business-masters-mba\/\">Business Administration<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2024\/04\/MBA-Leveling-Courses-Requirement-1.pdf\">required prerequisites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/clinical-mental-health-counseling-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/computer-engineering-ms\/\">Computer Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice-mcj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Criminal Justice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/data-science-ms\/\">Data Science<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/educational-leadership-edd\/\">Educational Leadership, Ed.D.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/environmental-science-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental Science<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/mathematics-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/mechanical-engineering-ms\/\">Mechanical Engineering&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/medical-laboratory-science-ms\/\">Medical Laboratory Science<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/social-work-msw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Work<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,3H5C3.89,3,3,3.9,3,5v14c0,1.1,0.89,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-0.9,2-2V5C21,3.9,20.1,3,19,3z M19,19H5V5h14V19z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Online Programs Available Outside of the U.S.<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/agricultural-consumer-resources-ms\/\">Agricultural &amp; Consumer Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/information-systems-ms\/\">Information Systems<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/management-ms\/\">Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/business-masters-mba\/\">MBA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/marketing-ms\/\">Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/human-resources-management-ms\/\">Human Resource Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/kinesiology-ms\/\">Kinesiology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/english-ma\/\">English and Languages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice-mcj\/\">Criminal Justice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/mpa\/\">Public Administration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/music-education-mm\/\">Music Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/higher-ed-leadership-concentration\/\">Educational Administration \u2013 Higher Ed Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/educational-leadership-technology\/\">Educational Administration \u2013 Ed Tech Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/educational-leadership-edd\/\">Educational Leadership, Ed.D.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/quality-engineering-management-ms\/\">Quality and Engineering Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application\">Online Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please review these requirements before completing the admissions application. For more information, refer to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/masters\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/masters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Graduate Studies<\/a>&nbsp;website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit online graduate admissions application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epay.tarleton.edu\/C20203_ustores\/web\/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=203\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/epay.tarleton.edu\/C20203_ustores\/web\/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=203\">Pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a statement of purpose of 600 words or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-9f7d8c56-9cc4-42be-b6bf-64b7dd8ab69b\" href=\"https:\/\/tarletonstate.my.site.com\/grad\/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fgrad%2FTargetX_Portal__PB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Apply Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transcripts\">Transcript Evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A transcript evaluation must be completed by a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/aice-eval.org\/endorsed-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naces.org\/members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)<\/a>, which includes all previous academic course work, as well as a complete description of courses and overall GPA (course-by-course evaluation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your documentation by one of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mail to<br>The College of Graduate Studies<br>Box T-0350<br>Stephenville, TX 76402<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:gradstudies@tarleton.edu\">gradstudies@tarleton.edu <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcript evaluation reimbursement opportunity:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for and attend classes at Tarleton State University through the 12<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;class day. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a copy of your evaluation receipt to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:grad-docs@tarleton.edu\">gradstudies@tarleton.edu<\/a> no later than the 12<sup>th<\/sup> day of class. Late submissions will not be accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tarleton will issue a reimbursement, of up to $250 per student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reimbursement will be processed after the 12<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;class day.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If there is a balance on the student account, the amount will be issued as a credit to the account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the student account is paid in full, the student will be issued a refund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit may be subject to income tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"test-scores\">English Proficiency Test Score Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International applicants are required to submit proof of English proficiency as a part of the application process. Tarleton accepts the following English proficiency scores. <strong>Scores can be no more than two years old<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TOEFL iBT<\/strong>: minimum score of 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IELTS<\/strong>: minimum score 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PTE<\/strong>: minimum score 53<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TOEFL ITP Plus for China<\/strong>: minimum score 543<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>iTEP<\/strong>: score between 3.5-3.9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TOEFL Essentials<\/strong>: minimum score 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duolingo<\/strong>: minimum score 110<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Language Company<\/strong>: completion of Level 9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be required to submit graduate-level exam (GRE, MAT, or GMAT) scores. See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/program-requirements\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/program-requirements\/\">program-specific requirements<\/a>&nbsp;for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarleton&#8217;s codes for agency use are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GRE &#8211; 6817<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MAT &#8211; 2241<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"test-exempt\">English Proficiency Exemptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-39d2808e-edfc-4f43-9aea-0228eb9c78fa advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,3H5C3.89,3,3,3.9,3,5v14c0,1.1,0.89,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-0.9,2-2V5C21,3.9,20.1,3,19,3z M19,19H5V5h14V19z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Exemptions<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n\n<p><strong>A citizen of one of the following countries: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>American Samoa<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Anguilla<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Antigua &amp; Barbuda<\/li>\n\n\n<li>British Virgin Islands<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Australia<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Bahamas<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Barbados<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Belize<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Canada (except Quebec)<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Cayman Islands<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Dominica<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Ghana<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Grenada<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Guyana<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Ireland<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Jamaica<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Liberia<\/li>\n\n\n<li>New Zealand<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Nigeria<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Saint Kitts &amp; Nevis<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Saint Lucia<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Trinidad\/Tobago<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Turks and Caicos<\/li>\n\n\n<li>United Kingdom<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Or one of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>6 hours of college-level English, which must include 3 hours of English composition, taken at a U.S., Canadian (non-Quebec), British, or Australian institution with minimum grades of C or better; the other 3 hours can be a sophomore-level English course that is academic in nature<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Students who have completed all secondary education entirely in English may submit a letter from the school administration verifying the language of instruction is\/was English. This request for a waiver of the language requirement will be reviewed by Admissions.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"financial\">Financial Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required of students studying on-campus, in the U.S. only:<\/strong>&nbsp;To obtain a Form I-20 for your studies at Tarleton, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, insurance, living expenses, and personal expenses for one full academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be required to provide financial documents to prove that you can fund your studies. Students must show funds equal to or greater than $34,714. These totals include the cost of tuition and fees per the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/business\/tuition-estimator\/\">tuition estimator<\/a>, as well as the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Estimated Cost of Attendance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Graduate Student (9 Hours)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition, Fees, and Insurance<\/td><td>$18,275<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Room and Board<\/td><td>$13,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>*Other Costs<\/td><td>$4,730<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$36,305<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Estimated Cost of Attendance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Doctoral Student (6 hours)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition, Fees, and Insurance<\/td><td>$13,375<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Room and Board<\/td><td>$13,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>*Other Costs<\/td><td>$4,730<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$30,995<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Other costs include books, transportation, and personal or miscellaneous expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group information is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow advgb-dyn-c6018e66\">\n<p>If you will reside with a U.S. sponsor near one of our campus locations, please submit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2024\/10\/US-Providers-Living-Expenses-Affidavit-2023.pdf\">U.S. Provider&#8217;s Living Expenses Affidavit<\/a>. If approved, this affidavit will substitute for showing evidence of the funding required for living expenses (i.e., room and board).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to sponsor your spouse and\/or children, you must demonstrate that you have the additional funds to support their living expenses:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-advgb-table advgb-table-frontend is-style-default\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"border-top-color:#000;border-right-color:#000;border-bottom-color:#000;border-left-color:#000\"><strong>&nbsp;Dependent<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border-top-color:#000;border-right-color:#000;border-bottom-color:#000;border-left-color:#000\"><strong>All Campuses<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border-top-color:#000;border-right-color:#000;border-bottom-color:#000;border-left-color:#000\">All dependents <\/td><td style=\"border-top-color:#000;border-right-color:#000;border-bottom-color:#000;border-left-color:#000\">$12,280 each<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>The financial section on the I-20 is an estimated cost of nine months of study; it is not a reflection of an actual tuition bill. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/business\/\">Business Services<\/a>.<br><br>If you have a sponsor, please also submit an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2024\/10\/Affidavit-Financial-Support-2023.pdf\">Affidavit of Financial Support<\/a>.<br><br>All financial documents should be submitted to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:internationalstudents@tarleton.edu\">internationalstudents@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group warning is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow advgb-dyn-89123e4e\">\n<p>To obtain a visa, you must have documented evidence of financial solvency. Once you are admitted and financial documentation is approved, you will be emailed an I-20 to apply for a student visa at your nearest U.S. Embassy. The I-20 will be emailed to the email address that you provide on your admission application.&nbsp;Please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:internationalstudents@tarleton.edu\">internationalstudents@tarleton.edu<\/a>&nbsp;if you have questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"housing\">Housing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to stay in one of our Residence Halls, fill out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/\">Housing Application<\/a>&nbsp;and include a $100 check as a refundable deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"medical\">Medical Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please provide the following medical information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants under the age of 22 are require to submit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/bacterial-meningitis\/\">proof of a Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine<\/a>&nbsp;to their Med+Proctor account in myGateway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fees for medical insurance will be charged with tuition at the time of registration after full admission. For more information, please visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tarleton.myahpcare.com\/\">insurance webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group warning is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow advgb-dyn-89123e4e\">\n<p> All F-1 and J-1 international students must have valid medical insurance on file with International Programs. Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/international\/policies-and-guidelines\/newly-admitted-students\/\">health insurance<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"authentication-of-materials-0afac116-90b2-4b30-9cfc-4a4c95259158\">Authentication of Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Graduate Admissions performs authentication of student admissions materials and required identification. Immigration documentation is reviewed by the Office of International Programs. A primary Restricted Party Screening (RPS) is performed by the Office of International Programs for all foreign nationals seeking enrollment to the university with a secondary screening by University Compliance (UC), as needed. UC will seek guidance from the empowered official (EO) and\/or System Research and Security Office (RSO) as needed for resolution of concerns and for decision-making regarding admission approval. Foreign persons will not be enrolled in the university until they have been cleared through the export control screening process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tuition-waivers-465ab177-e060-454e-8f0e-ce341d6eeb74\">Tuition Waivers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you secure a graduate assistantship, you may be eligible for tuition reduction from non-resident to resident rate (in addition to your GTA stipend). Find out more about assistantships and their requirements on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/current\/assistantships\/\" id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/assistantships\/\">graduate assistantship page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been recently admitted to Tarleton State University, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2024\/10\/Next-Steps-GR-Fall-2024.pdf\">Next Steps for Graduate International Students<\/a> to learn what your next steps are after admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow advgb-dyn-f2a6aa86\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-affb9938-c877-4ee3-ac19-261f99b97b32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/request-more-information\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Request More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">.advgbbtn-9f7d8c56-9cc4-42be-b6bf-64b7dd8ab69b{font-size:18px;color:#000000 !important;background-color:#00af86 !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-9f7d8c56-9cc4-42be-b6bf-64b7dd8ab69b:hover{box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-9f7d8c56-9cc4-42be-b6bf-64b7dd8ab69b > i {font-size:30px;color:inherit;float:left;margin-right:7px;}.advgbbtn-affb9938-c877-4ee3-ac19-261f99b97b32{font-size:18px;color:#000000 !important;background-color:#00af86 !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#00af86 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-affb9938-c877-4ee3-ac19-261f99b97b32:hover{color:#00af86 !important;background-color:#ffffff !important;box-shadow:1px 1px 0px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-affb9938-c877-4ee3-ac19-261f99b97b32 > i {font-size:30px;color:inherit;float:left;margin-right:7px;}.advgbbtn-affb9938-c877-4ee3-ac19-261f99b97b32{font-size:18px;color:#000000 !important;background-color:#00af86 !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#00af86 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-affb9938-c877-4ee3-ac19-261f99b97b32:hover{color:#00af86 !important;background-color:#ffffff !important;box-shadow:1px 1px 0px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-affb9938-c877-4ee3-ac19-261f99b97b32 > i {font-size:30px;color:inherit;float:left;margin-right:7px;}<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduate Admission &#8211; 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