2.7 GPA for minimum admission

563/223/84+ TOEFL for international students

Strong reference letters and statement of purpose by applicants

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7.

English Language Requirements:

• (TOEFL): A score of 500 PBT/61 IBT is required for admission with stipulations or 550 PBT/79 IBT for regular admission.
• (IELTS): A score of 5.5 required for admission with stipulations or 6.5 for regular admission.
• Pearson Test of English: A score of 44 for admission with stipulations or 53 for regular admission.
• Michigan English Test (MET): A score of 52 is required for regular admission.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): A grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level is required for regular admission.
• Advanced Placement (AP): A score of 4 on the English Language or English Literature Exams.
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or General Certificate of Education (GSE): a score of A or B on the English Language Exam.
• SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 520
• ACT English score of 21.
• ELS Language Center Program: Completion of Level 112 for regular admission.
• ELI (CMU English Language Program): Successful completion of the required CMU ELI courses with confirmation by the ELI Office.