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Texas State University: fees, requirements and location for Nepali students

A large public university in San Marcos, between Austin and San Antonio.

Public University San Marcos, Texas

Bachelor tuition / yr*
$23,000–$26,000
approx. NPR 35.0–39.6 lakh
Master tuition / yr*
$16,000–$18,000
approx. NPR 24.4–27.4 lakh
Living cost / yr (est.)
$12,630
approx. NPR 19.2 lakh
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep) / Spring (Jan)

* Estimated yearly tuition (based on official 2024-25 US Dept. of Education data; 2027-28 may be higher). Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20. NPR at 1 USD = NPR 152.24.

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Texas State University is a public university in San Marcos, Texas. Estimated bachelor tuition is $23,000–$26,000 a year (approx. NPR 35.0–39.6 lakh). Estimated master's tuition is $16,000–$18,000 a year (approx. NPR 24.4–27.4 lakh). For a bachelor's degree the university lists IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 78, Duolingo 105. Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

Reviewed by Shailendra Upadhyay, Founder & Managing Director, Intandem Scholars Pvt. Ltd. · Updated

Entry requirements for Nepali students

Published by the university for international applicants. Programmes can ask for more, so we confirm the exact requirement for your course.

RequirementBachelor (after +2)Master (after bachelor)
Minimum GPA Not listed on the international admissions page; freshman standards are reviewed for each applicant. 2.75 overall, or 2.75 in the last 60 hours of the bachelor's degree (some programmes ask for more)
TOEFL iBT 78 (19 in each section, Writing 18) / 4 (new scale) Not published
IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each band) Not published
Duolingo 105 Not published
PTE Academic 52 Not published
  • Bachelor: Scores must be less than 2 years old and sent directly by the testing agency.
  • Master: Official English test scores are required; minimum scores are set by the Graduate College and each programme.
  • Sources: bachelor requirements · master requirements

Percentage from Nepal

The university states its requirement as a US GPA on a 4.0 scale and does not publish a Nepal percentage equivalent. Your +2 or bachelor marks are converted to its scale, so we check where your marks fall before you apply.

Study gap

The university does not publish a maximum study gap for bachelor or master applicants. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Location: San Marcos, TX

San Marcos sits on the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio.

Population (July 2025)
77,830
2020 Census
67,553

Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (city population).

Larger cities nearby

  • Austin, TX about 45 km (30 miles)
  • San Antonio, TX about 75 km (45 miles)
  • Houston, TX about 250 km (155 miles)

Approximate straight-line distances between city centres; road distance is longer.

International students at Texas State University

YearInternational studentsTotal studentsShare
Fall 2021 566 37,864 1.5%
Fall 2022 738 37,524 2%
Fall 2023 963 37,834 2.5%
Fall 2024 1,525 40,678 3.7%

Students from Nepal enrolled at Texas State: 29 (Fall 2021), 49 (Fall 2022), 122 (Fall 2023), according to the university's Fall 2023 International Student Report.

Figures as published by the university or by Open Doors (Institute of International Education). Click a year to see its source.

Bachelor subject areas

AgricultureArchitectureBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinaryEnvironmentSports/KinesiologyPhilosophy/ReligionPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicMedia TechnologySecurity/Criminal Justice

Master subject areas

AgricultureBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLaw/LegalMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinaryEnvironmentSports/KinesiologyPhilosophy/ReligionPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal Justice

Questions about Texas State University

How much is Texas State University tuition for Nepali students?

Estimated yearly tuition is $23,000–$26,000 for a bachelor's degree and $16,000–$18,000 for a master's, before living costs of about $12,630 a year. These are estimates based on 2024-25 US Department of Education data; final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

What IELTS or Duolingo score does Texas State University require?

Bachelor's: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 78, Duolingo 105. Some programmes ask for higher scores. Source: the university's admissions website.

Does Texas State University accept a study gap?

The university does not publish a maximum study gap. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Where is Texas State University located?

San Marcos sits on the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. The city's population was 77,830 in July 2025 (US Census Bureau estimate). The nearest larger city in our list is Austin, TX, about 45 km (30 miles) away in a straight line.

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