Out in West Texas, where branches of the Concho River meet, San Angelo is a ranching city of about 100,000 people. Angelo State University opened here in 1928 and joined the Texas Tech University System in 2007. Nursing, agriculture, business and computer science are popular. Fees are low for a US public university.
San Angelo, Texas, United States
Official website: angelo.edu
1928
Public university
Texas Tech University System
San Angelo, West Texas
$18,000 – $22,000
International students, undergraduate, approximate
$10,000 – $13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on angelo.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BBA Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A nursing school that supplies hospitals across West Texas.
Agriculture teaching on a large university ranch outside town.
Low tuition for a public university in Texas.
Graduates join hospitals, schools, energy companies and ranching businesses in West Texas.
Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo trains intelligence staff, which links some graduates to security careers.
Graduates can usually work in the US on OPT after finishing.
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Rolling
Postgrad
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Undergrad
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Postgrad
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The campus is on the south side of town, a short drive from the river walk along the Concho. Summers are hot and dry. Winters are mild.
San Angelo is affordable, with low rent and little traffic. Austin and Dallas are three to four hours away by road, so most weekends are spent locally.
Form I-20 issued by Angelo State University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Angelo State accepts international applications on a rolling basis. Aim for June for the fall semester and October for spring to leave time for the I-20.
Undergraduate and graduate programmes start in August and January. Some also admit in summer.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Angelo State University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Nursing, computer science, business and agriculture are popular. Undergraduates need school grades and IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 71; graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and usually IELTS 6.5.
Angelo State is known for its Carr Academic Scholarships for strong first-year students. Check with admissions which awards are open to international applicants.
