TOEFL TOEFL minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 79 (internet-based) OR IELTS IELTS minimum score of 6.5 OR GRE Acceptable GRE scores.Consult the department’s website for minimum test scores required. GMAT Acceptable GMAT scores. The E.J. Ourso College of Business, except for the MS and PhD in Economics, requires a GMAT score. The MPA program and the Information Systems & Decision Sciences program accepts either the GRE or GMAT. Consult the department’s website for minimum test scores required.

GPA A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (A = 4.0) on all undergraduate work (or in the final 64 credit hours) and any graduate work already completed. Fee The application fee is $70. Applications are not accepted after the general deadline. RL Three letters of recommendation; these letters may be submitted electronically through the online application. Transcript Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial review of your application, and you can usually download them directly from the universities you attended. If you are admitted, the Graduate School will require official transcripts if you did not submit them with your application. Official transcripts should be sent directly to Graduate Student Services, 114 West David Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. If your university offers the option of emailing official transcripts, they can be sent to gradtranscripts@lsu.edu.