International students must provide all credentials required of U.S. students. In addition, a professional transcript evaluation of all non-US accredited institutions and an acceptable level of proficiency in the English language are required. All applicants whose native language is not English must provide one of the following:

Test and Minimum Score Requirement

• TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language:  69 (internet-based) (Includes Computer Based (IBT), Home Edition, My Best, and Paper Edition)
• IELTS - International English Language Testing System:  6.0 overall band score
• MELAB - Michigan English Language Assessment:  90
• SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing:  480
• ACT English or ACT Reading:  17
• Transfer of English 1101 and 1102 (or course equivalency) from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university:  C or higher
• EIKEN:  Pre-1
• Cambridge CAE - Certificate of Advanced English:  177 (old scale 58)
• Cambridge CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English:  PASS
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) - IGCSE and "O" Level English Exam:  D or higher
• UK GCSE English Exam:  C or higher
• UK GCE A-Level English Exam:  C or higher
• EdExcel International A-Levels and IGCSE English Exams:  D or higher
• Pearson (PTE) Academic:  58

If the applicant will be attending Columbus State University on an F-1 student visa, a financial guarantee and original supporting bank documents are required. Application forms and detailed procedures for enrolling as an international student can be obtained at https://admissions.columbusstate.edu/international/freshmen or https://admissions.columbusstate.edu/international/transfer.php. 

A professional transcript evaluation (course-by-course with GPA calculation) of all non-US accredited college transcripts is required for admission. Applicants may choose any current member listed at www.naces.org, www.aice-eval.org, or Lisano International to perform the professional transcript evaluation.