Please note the deadlines for this program. If the program is not listed as an option on ApplyTexas for a given semester, students may not longer apply for the program for that semester. Applicants will be required to submit a new application and fee for admission consideration for future semesters.

Graduate Advisor

Dr. Michael Nowicki
245-3556
Health Professions 250

Application and Application Fee

Please apply online through the ApplyTexas Application and allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.

The required non-refundable $40.00 application fee can be submitted with credit/debit card information during the application process. If preferred, applicants may submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. The mailing address is listed below.

Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with the new application. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.

An additional international evaluation fee of $50.00 (U.S. currency) is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials.

Transcript and Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement

Applicants who are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled at Texas State need to request transcripts for any coursework NOT listed on the Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts.

Applicants who are not Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipients or are not currently enrolled at Texas State must submit one official transcript from each four-year college or university attended. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.

All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. A minimum score of 2000 on admission index is calculated by adding the GPA of the last 60 hours times 400 to the GRE (verbal and quantitative combined) is required. 

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Requirement

The Healthcare Administration program requires an official Graduate Record Exam (GRE). A minimum score of 2000 on admission index is calculated by adding the GPA of the last 60 hours times 400 to the GRE (verbal and quantitative combined) is required. GRE scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey, to our Graduate College. The college code for Texas State is 006667. The Educational Testing Service can be contacted at www.ets.org/gre. Texas State students are only required to take the General Test. The GRE will be waived if an applicant holds a Masters or Doctoral degree.

Effective Fall 2012, a minimum score of 575 on admission index is calculated by adding the GPA of the last 60 hours times 100 to the GRE (verbal and quantitative combined) is required.

Additional Application Requirements

• Three (3) letters of reference from professionals competent to assess the applicant's interest in pursuing a career in healthcare administration
• Written statement of purpose indicating ability and interest in completing the degree program in healthcare administration
• Current resume

Once all the above referenced materials have been received by the Graduate College, the School of Health Administration will review applicant materials and select highly qualified applicants to participate in an on-campus interview. Applicants will be contacted by letter/email for the on-campus interview used to confirm the applicant's ability and interest to not only pursue, but to complete, the program.


NOTE: Some programs require specific forms to be used when submitting references and essays. Please review the program website listed below.

Please submit required admission documents to the Graduate College. Mailing address:

Texas State University-San Marcos
The Graduate College
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684

If preferred, applicants may electronically submit the documents listed above to the Graduate College at http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/rqmt/doc.html. Individuals submitting recommendation letters for applicants may send them electronically by clicking here. References using this site will need the applicant name and date of birth, and preferably an ID number.

Please visit http://www.health.txstate.edu/ha/degrees-programs/master-health-administration.html for more information regarding this program.