Admission Standards

First-time freshmen are admissible to Fresno State with a TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based), 173 (computer-based), or 61 (internet-based) or better and an academic "B" average overall.

Transfer students must present a minimum TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based), 173 (computer-based), or 61 (internet-based).

Transfer students with 60 or more transferable units must have a minimum 2.4 grade point average on all college work completed.

Transfer students with less than 60 transferable units must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on all college work completed and a 3.0 or "B" average on high school work.

Graduate students must present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based). Students must have a 2.5 grade point average or a C+ in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted (or the last two years) and possess an equivalent four-year degree from an accredited/recognized college to be considered for admission.

All graduate applicants must submit the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) as required by the major program. Check the university website for information about additional graduate program requirements at http://www.csufresno.edu/gradstudies.

Admission Requirements

What you need to apply
Student Type	Requirements
Freshmen	500+ TOEFL score 1 "B" average or more in college preperation courses (including mathematics) Financial statements 2
Transfer Students	At least 60 transferable units (Freshmen = less than 60) 2.4+ grade point average on 60+ units 500+ TOEFL score 1 2.0+ grade point average on college courses 3.0+ grade point average on high school work (secondary school) Financial statements for approximately U.S. $19,431 per academic year
Transfer from U.S. Schools	30+ units of general educaiton Completion of english composition, speech and mathematics Financial statements 2
Graduate Students	550+ TOEFL score 1 "B" average in the last semester or quarter Accredited bachelor's degree Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score Business majors: Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) Masters candidates must meet additional program requirements as specified by the major department Financial statements 1

Conditional admission available to eligible students who have not yet completed the TOEFL requirement. Students can complete English study through schools like Fresno State's American English Institute and begin academic study the next semester following completion of the TOEFL requirement.
Undergraduate applicants (freshmen and transfer students) must provide financial statements for approximately U.S. $15,945 per academic year. Graduate applicants must provide financial statements for approximately U.S. $19,431 per academic year.