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Freshman and Transfer Students

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English Language Requirements

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  • Freshman Student Requirements

    English language requirements for incoming freshman students who have graduated or will graduate high school. 

    Completion of ONE of the following:

    • TOEFL minimum score of 61 iBT with writing score no lower than 19 and no section score below 14
    • IELTS minimum overall band score of 5.5, writing score no lower than 5.5 and no section score below 5.0
    • ALC minimum score of 62 with writing score no lower than 60 and no speaking, listening, or reading score below 55
    • Cambridge English B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 168.  (160 and above eligible for pathway program)
    • Duolingo score of 95
    • iTEP score of 3.6
    • Pearson's Test of English (PTE) score of 50
    • Global Test of English Communication (GTEC) 1125

    • Attended a high school where English was the principal language of instruction for 3 years (confirm with our International Admissions Office to see if your school is eligible)

    If you do not have a passing test score, you can apply for guaranteed conditional admission available through our English language program. 

  • Transfer Student Requirements

    English language requirements for incoming transfer students who have completed some college or university coursework:

    Completion of ONE of the following:

    • Completion of the equivalent of CSUSM's 1A English Composition as noted in our catalog with a grade of C or better
    • TOEFL score of 61 iBT with writing score no lower than 19 and no section score below 14
    • IELTS overall band score of 5.5, writing score no lower than 5.5 and no section score below 5.0 
    • ALC minimum score of 62 with writing score no lower than 60 and no speaking, listening, or reading score below 55
    • Cambridge English B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 168.  (160 and above eligible for pathway program)
    • Duolingo score of 95
    • iTEP score of 3.6
    • Pearson's Test of English (PTE) score of 50
    • Global Test of English Communication (GTEC) 1125
    • Attended an approved institution where English was the principal language of instruction for 3 years (confirm with International Admission Office to see if your school is eligible)

    Conditional admission is available through our language program if you do not have a passing IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge English test score.



Contact

Reach out to the International Admissions team for more details.