TOEFL The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based).  IELTS The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Submitted scores must be no more than two years old. GRE Combined scores on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of 1,000 or better.

PS A statement of the applicant’s objectives for completing a doctoral program. GPA An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75. Fee Domestic applicants (U.S. citizens or resident aliens) must pay a $65 application fee; international applicants must pay a $75 fee. RL At least four (4) positive recommendations attesting to the candidate’s ability as a professional with potential for success in doctoral study. Transcript Students seeking admission to the Graduate School must have obtained a baccalaureate degree, prior to the start of the term for which s/he is admitted, from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution. An accredited U.S. institution is one that is accredited by the appropriate regional agency (Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Southern or Western Association of Colleges and Schools). A recognized foreign institution is an institution that is recognized by that nation's Ministry of Education or similar authority as a postsecondary, academic degree-granting institution.