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To start the application, click the Apply Now link on the left hand of the page. We have also provided you with this Application Guide if you would like to see a step-by-step process.   

Academic Criteria:

  • You should have an undergraduate degree Grade Point Average of at least 2.75/4.0. Some degree programs require a higher Grade Point Average, though. See below for the full list of Grade Point Average requirements for each major.
  • If you have completed any previous graduate/master’s degree courses, you must have an overall graduate level Grade Point Average of at least a 3.0/4.0.

If you are an international student who has already completed at least a Bachelor’s degree and is applying to a master’s or doctoral degree, graduate is the right application for you. The requirements for admission are unique to each degree program at the graduate level.


  • Specific Program Grade Point Averages Required
    • Accountancy (M.A.cc)—2.75/4.0
    • Agriculture (M.S.A.)—2.75/4.0
    • Applied Digital Technology (M.A.D.T)—2.75/4.0
    • Athletic Training (M.S.)—3.0/4.0
    • Biological Sciences (M.A.)—2.75/4.0
    • Biology (M.S.)—2.75/4.0
    • Business Administration (M.B.A.)—2.75/4.0
    • Chemistry (M.S.)—2.75/4.0
    • Communication Studies (M.A.)—2.75/4.0
    • Computer Science (M.S.)—3.0/4.0
    • Engineering (M.S.)—2.75/4.0
    • Engineering Management (M.E.M.)—2.75/4.0
    • English (M.A.)—2.50/4.0
    • Environmental Sciences (M.S. and Ph.D.)—2.75/4.0
    • Exercise Science (M.S.)—3.0/4.0
    • Heritage Studies (Ph.D.)—2.75/4.0
    • History (M.A.)—2.75/4.0
    • Mass Communications (M.S.M.C.)—2.75/4.0
    • Mathematics (M.S.)--2.75/4.0
    • Molecular Biosciences (M.S. and Ph.D.)—2.75/4.0
    • Music (M.M.)—2.75/4.0
    • Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)—3.0/4.0
    • Physical Education (M.S.E.)-3.0/4.0
    • Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)—2.75/4.0
    • Psychology and Counseling (Ed.S.)—3.0/4.0
    • Psychological Science (M.S.)—3.0/4.0
    • Social Science (M.S.E.)—2.75/4.0
    • Sociology (M.A.)—3.0/4.0
    • Sports Administration (M.S.)—3.0/4.0
    • Statistics (M.S.)—3.0/4.0
  • Specific Program Intake Terms
    • Accountancy (M.A.cc)— Fall and Spring admit only.
    • Agriculture (M.S.A.)— Fall admit only.
    • Applied Digital Technology (M.A.D.T)— Admits all terms.
    • Athletic Training (M.S.)— Summer admit only.
    • Biological Sciences (M.A.)— Fall and Spring admit only.
    • Biology (M.S.)— Fall and Spring admit only.
    • Business Administration (M.B.A.)— Admits all terms.
    • Chemistry (M.S.)— Fall and Spring admit only.
    • Communication Studies (M.A.)— Fall and Spring admit only.
    • Computer Science (M.S.)— Fall and Spring admit only.
    • Engineering (M.S.)— Fall and Spring admit only.
    • Engineering Management (M.E.M.)— Admits all terms.
    • English (M.A.)— Fall and Spring admit only.
    • Environmental Sciences (M.S. and Ph.D.)— Fall and Spring admit only.
    • Exercise Science (M.S.)— Admits all terms.
    • Heritage Studies (Ph.D.)— Admits all terms.
    • History (M.A.)— Admits all terms.
    • Mass Communications (M.S.M.C.)— Admits fall and spring terms.
    • Mathematics (M.S.)-- Admits all terms.
    • Molecular Biosciences (M.S. and Ph.D.)— Fall and Spring admit only.
    • Music (M.M.)— Admits all terms.
    • Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)— Fall admit only.
    • Physical Education (M.S.E.)- Admits all terms.
    • Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)— Summer admit only.
    • Psychology and Counseling (Ed.S.)— Fall admit only. 
    • Psychological Science (M.S. )— Fall admit only.
    • Social Science (M.S.E. )— Fall admit only.
    • Sociology (M.A.)— Admits all terms.
    • Sports Administration (M.S.)— Admits Fall and Spring only.
    • Statistics (M.S.)— Admits Summer and Fall only.
  • English Proficiency Requirement - Applied to Summer and Fall 2024 students

    Incoming international graduate students must meet one of the criteria’s set forth in the below chart. However, citizens of these countries do not have to submit English proficiency scores due to English being the native language:

    • Anguilla
    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Australia
    • Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Bermuda
    • The British Virgin Islands
    • Canada (except Quebec)
    • Cayman Islands
    • Dominica
    • Falkland Islands
    • Ghana
    • Gibraltar
    • Grenada
    • Guyana
    • Ireland
    • Jamaica
    • Liberia
    • Montserrat
    • New Zealand
    • Nigeria
    • Saint Helena
    • South Africa
    • St. Kitts & Nevis
    • St. Lucia
    • Trinidad & Tobago
    • Turks and Caicos Islands
    • United Kingdom
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe

     

    English Proficiency Type Requirement Minimum
    Completion of A-State's ESL Program 90% or Above
    Completion of CEA accredited language program Completion certificate for completing all levels
    Completion of HOFT Institute ESL Program Completion certificate of the program
    TOEFL-Internet Based*** 79
    IELTS* 6.0
    PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) 56
    iTEP Academic Plus*

    Out of 6: 4.5 
    EIKEN

    Grade Pre-1
    SAT scores** 550 (total on the Evidence-Based Reading/Writing score)
    ACT score** 21 (total, and on both English and Reading sections)
    High School Marks (India and Pakistan) 65% in English at X and XII in Certificate
    High School Marks (Kenya) 75% in English in Grade 10 and Grade 12
    IB (International Baccalaureate) 5,6, or 7 on English, Literature or Language & Literature
    University Graduate from USA, UK, Canada (except Quebec), Australia and New Zealand

    Must have completed two years there and graduated

    (exceptions to the graduation part apply if you take A-State's English placement exam)

    *A-State’s institutional code to receive electronic tests is 6011.

    **Test scores cannot be older than 2 years.

    ***Currently accepting TOEFL, internet based at home test.

  • English Proficiency Requirement-To implement for all Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 students.

    To implement for all Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 students.

    English Proficiency Type Requirement Minimum
    Completion of A-State's ESL Program 90% or Above
    Completion of CEA accredited language program Completion certificate for completing all levels
    Completion of HOFT Institute ESL Program Completion certificate of the program
    TOEFL-Internet Based*** 90
    IELTS* 6.5
    PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) 70
    iTEP Academic Plus*

    Out of 6: 4.5
    EIKEN Grade 1
    Cambridge English assessment C1
    Duolingo* 120
    IB (International Baccalaureate) Not Accepted
    High School Graduate from USA, UK, Canada (except Quebec), Australia and New Zealand

    Not Accepted
    University Graduate from USA, UK, Canada (except Quebec), Australia and New Zealand

    Must have completed two years  and graduated

    ( Associate's or higher )

    *A-State’s institutional code to receive electronic tests is 6011.

    **Test scores cannot be older than 2 years.

    ***Currently accepting TOEFL, internet based at home test.


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