International Undergraduate Admissions
International students generally need to have a minimum secondary grade point average of 2.6 (on a 4.00 grading scale), have the equivalent of a B average in the U.S. System, or college transfer grade point average of a 2.0 or higher, and meet stated English Language Proficiency requirements as detailed below. Transfer students from academic programs at other U.S. institutions must have completed at least 24 consecutive semester credits (36 quarter credits) at a single institution.
International students must meet all admission requirements and are not eligible for conditional admission.
International students must submit the following documents by the international application deadline:
- Completed admissions application
- Passport Photo Page
- Official or unofficial academic transcripts from all secondary and postsecondary institutions attended
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Official SAT or ACT Score (optional, but highly encouraged)
- Application fee of $25 US dollars
English Proficiency
To demonstrate English language proficiency, non-native English speakers must meet the minimum scores on one of the following exams, complete an English high school curriculum, or qualify for a waiver of an English language proficiency exam based on country of citizenship.
| Curriculum or Exam | Minimum Score or Grade |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 3.5 |
| IELTS | 5.5 |
| Duolingo English Test | 90 |
| Pearson Test for English (PTE) | 44 |
| Gateway English Test (E3PT) | 62 |
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 18 |
| iTEP | 3.6 |
| Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | Pass |
| Korea College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) | 2 |
| Cambridge IGCSE/O-Levels | C |
| Cambridge AS/A Levels | C |
| Sri Lankan O-Levels | C |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 5 |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | 3 |
| West African Examination Council (WAEC) | B3 |
Upon request, SDSU will send your I-20 and application documents via courier using DHL ($110 USD charge).
