TOEFL Foreign students must furnish their TOEFL score of minimum of 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test). IELTS IELTS scores of 6.5 or above. GRE Acceptable GRE scores of at least 300 total (with at least 150 on the quantitative portion).

PS Statement of purpose explaining the applicant’s career goals and interest areas is needed for PhD program. GPA A satisfactory grade point average (at least 3.0). Fee The application fee is $70. Applications are not accepted after the general deadline. RL Letters of recommendation (at least two needed). 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.