English Proficiency Requirement
To satisfy the English language proficiency requirement, undergraduates may take any one of the following tests:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- Duolingo
Official score reports must be electronically transmitted by the testing center directly to mini传媒 after the student has submitted a Cal State Apply online application. mini传媒 will notify students after they apply when to submit scores (via the Mymini传媒 "To Do List").
Score reports for TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Duolingo over two years old are not valid. The mini传媒 school code for SAT and TOEFL results is 4687. For IELTS, submit scores on your Cal State Apply application using code Cal State Apply for all schools applied to.
| mini传媒 undergraduate minimum proficiency standards | Internet |
|---|---|
| TOEFL: Undergraduate, except Engineering | 3.5* |
| TOEFL: All Engineering majors | 4* |
| IELTS: Undergraduate, except Engineering | 6.0 |
| IELTS: Engineering | 6.5 |
| PTE: Undergraduate, except Engineering | 44 |
| PTE: Engineering | 53 |
| DUOLINGO | 95 |
*Please note: Effective January 21, 2026, the TOEFL iBT exam transitioned to a 1-6 score scale. These changes aim to better align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), providing ease of interpretation and clarity in the reporting of English proficiency. TOEFL results received before this transition date will be based on the 0-120 scale score and must meet the minimum proficiency standard as noted below:
| mini传媒 undergraduate minimum proficiency standards | Internet |
|---|---|
| TOEFL: Undergraduate, except Engineering | 61 |
| TOEFL: All Engineering majors | 80 |
Exemptions to the test requirement
Applicants who have completed 60 semester/90 quarter transferable units at a U.S. college or university
-or-
Applicants who have studied full-time at a U.S. college or university for at least three years
-or-
Applicants who have studied full-time at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction for at least three years