All graduate and postbaccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English and whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must demonstrate competence in English. If you do not possess a bachelor's degree from a postsecondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction, you must meet the following minimum scores on TOEFL or IELTS:

Graduate

  • Internet: 80
  • Paper: 550

Our TOEFL code is 1945

Some programs may require a higher score. Some CSU campuses may use alternative methods for assessing fluency in English.

You must submit official test scores to Office of Admissions, 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955-8001.

See International Student Requirements for more information.