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Freshman International Student Admission Requirements

Freshman Applicants:

Students must provide evidence that they have completed their secondary education within their home country (usually 12 years) and be entitled to acceptance into the universities in their home countries. As a result of the extreme differences in educational systems among countries, admission requirements vary depending on the country from which the student originates.

• Your academic performance will be evaluated for acceptance to Minnesota State University Moorhead. If your grade reports are not issued with a U.S. 4.0 grading system our Coordinator of International Student Affairswill evaluate your grade report or mark sheet to determine eligibility.
• English proficiency as evidenced by a TOEFL score (500 on paper test, 173 on computer test, or 61 on internet test), IELTS score (5.5 or better), MELAB score (80 or better), completion of ELS course 112, or completion of Kaplan course. 
• Financially self-sufficient and able to provide proof of at least US$16,000.