International Transfer Student (without U.S. Credits) Admission Requirements

International Transfer Student Requirements WITHOUT U.S. Credits

  • Must meet the same requirements as U.S. transfer students, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successful completion of 67% of attempted courses.

  • Meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:

    • TOEFL: iBT 61 or PBT 500

    • IELTS: 5.5

    • View other in the table below

English Language Proficiency Scores

Test Score
TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) 61 or better
IELTS academic test 5.5 or better
Duolingo English Test 95 or better
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 47 or better
Intensive English Program (IEP) at Minnesota State University, Mankato B+ average or better and at least a B in each course
English Language School (ELS) in the United States Completion of Level 112
SAT Critical Reading  400 or higher
SAT Reading 22 or higher
ACT English 18 or higher

Students transferring from a U.S. college or university can meet the English proficiency requirement by completing one semester of Freshman English Composition I with a grade of C or better. If transferring from a school on the quarter system, both Freshman Composition I and II must be completed with a grade of C or better.

The above requirements are for general university admission. Please note that the Aviation-Professional Flight and Nursing majors currently require higher English language proficiency scores.

Application Process and Calendar

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