Midwestern State University offered admission to almost 5,860, students with an acceptance rate of 79.3%. This number comprises 5,141 undergraduate and 719 graduate students from 44 states and 54 countries. The Midwestern State University courses include 49 undergraduate and 27 graduate degree programs.

Admission applications at the university are expected for fall, spring, and summer semesters. The first step in order to seek admission to the university is to submit a completed application with an application fee of 50 USD and TOEFL iBT score of 79. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the requirement for ACT/ SAT scores for undergraduates and GRE/ GMAT scores for graduates have been waived for the time being.

Highlights

Application portal Online 
Application fee 50 USD
Acceptance rate 79.3%
Average SAT score 1070
Average ACT score 21
Academic calendar Semester-based
Intake season Fall, spring, summer
Mode of Payment Money order, check, credit card
Financial aids  Scholarships
Admission Helpdesk

(940) 397-4568
globalscholars@msutexas.edu

Midwestern State University Application deadlines

Midwestern State University accepts applications for the fall, spring and summer semesters. International applicants are always advised to apply at least 2 months prior to the commencement of various classes. Application deadlines for undergraduate and graduate programs are the same. Given below are deadlines for international students:

Semester Deadline Semester Begins
Fall May 15 Last week in August
Spring September 15 Second week in January
Summer March 15 First week in June

Midwestern State University Admissions

The admission process and requirements of the university is quite similar to other U.S based institutions. However, additional admission requirements must be fulfilled by international applicants. They must follow the procedure for acquiring a student visa for studying in the USA

Application Portal: Online Portal
Application Fee: 50 USD
Basic Admission Requirements:

  • A completed application.
  • High school or college transcripts
  • SAT/ACT score required for undergraduate programs
  • Letter of recommendation.
  • Personal statement
  • GMAT/GRE scores for some graduate programs.
  • Proof of English language proficiency.
  • Financial statement including the bank statement

All the international students are required to take the TSI assessment test before they enroll for the classes. Apart from the above-mentioned requirements, there are some additional departmental requirements for some of the graduate programs.

English Proficiency Test Scores

Midwestern State University accepts various test scores as proof of English proficiency. The minimum requirements for these test scores are given below:

Test Minimum required score
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
ITEP 4.0
PTE 53
Duo lingo English test 100

Visa Process for International Students

Applicants who seek an international degree in the U.S. will have to apply for an F-1 student visa to study in the USA. The first step is applying to the Midwestern state university. Applicants for a U.S. visa are required to apply at the U.S. embassy at their place of permanent residence. It is advisable to apply for a visa as early as possible. This provides sufficient time for visa processing.

The following documents are required while applying for a student visa.

  • Passport
  • Financial support document showing funds for one full year
  • Student health insurance
  • I-20 form issued by the University
  • Official transcripts with letter of enrollment
  • Receipt of payment of SEVIS fee
  • Passport size photograph
  • Pay visa issuance fee

Once done with all the formalities, schedule and attend the visa interview.

Midwestern State University Undergraduate Admissions

Midwestern State University offers UG programs in 49 academic courses to the applicants to choose from. There are about more than 5000 undergraduate students who enroll in the university every year. The requirements and admission process for all undergraduate programs are the same.

Where to apply: Apply online through ApplyTexas

Application fee: 50 USD

Admission requirements:

  • A completed application.
  • Official transcript of all secondary and post-secondary education.
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • English proficiency proof for international students.
  • TSI assessment test score to be taken before enrolling for the classes.

Midwestern State University Graduate Admissions

Midwestern State University offers graduate programs through the university’s online portal with the application fee of USD 50. While academic requirements vary from course to course, all the applicants are required to submit the official transcripts for thr admission. Mentioned below are some specific academic requirements for some of the popular graduate programs offered by the Midwestern state university:

Requirements MS in biology MBA MS in computer science MA in criminal justice MS in Geoscience
Departmental application Required Not required Not required Required Required
GMAT/GRE GRE GMAT or GRE GMAT or GRE Not required GRE
Personal statement Not required Not required Not required Required Required
Letter of recommendation Required Not required Not required Required Required
Resume Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
Interview Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required

The admission to Midwestern State University is selective in nature. The university takes efforts to provide students with an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the evolving needs of students. Applicants are always recommended to make the applications 3 months prior to the course start date. It may take up to 3 to 4 weeks for the successful processing of application and arrival of decision. Students are notified about the admission decision via post or email.

Applicants whose applications have been received by the University will be contacted either to send admission letters or to request documents that are missing. After successfully completing the application form, the applicant must keep track of the application status. To check the application status, students must use Mustang ID number for logging in to the portal. When the university issues form I-20 it will be sent to the students visa UPS or FedEx and they will have to pay the shipping fee to the courier service.

FAQs

Ques: As an international student, how can I apply to Midwestern State University?

Ans: An international applicant can easily apply to Midwestern State University by visiting their website. You can apply via the online application portal.

Ques: What are the various test scores accepted by Midwestern State University as proof of English proficiency?

Ans: Midwestern State University accepts TOEFL, IELTS, ITEP, PTE, Duo lingo English test scores as a proof for English proficiency.

Ques: Does the Midwestern State University require transcripts with evaluation?

Ans: Yes, the Midwestern State University requires transcripts with course by course evaluation and GPA verified by a NACES member. The University prefers evaluations to be done from WES ICAP evaluation.

Ques: Do I need to submit a separate departmental application for an MBA degree program at Midwestern State University?

Ans: No, a departmental application is not required for MBA degree program at Midwestern State University

Ques: When can I expect the final decision regarding my admission to Midwestern State University?

Ans: After applying, it may take up to 3 to 4 weeks for Midwestern State University for the successful processing of application and arrival of decision. Students are notified about the admission decision via post or email.