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Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX |
Main Address400 Bizzell Street College Station, TX 77843-0001 www.tamu.edu |
Admission Office750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1601 0200 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-0200 (979) 845-1060 Fax : (979) 845-8737 admissions@tamu.edu Contact : Chris Reed Executive Director of Admissions |
Type of SchoolLarge Public university 4-year school Coed Regionally Accredited Southern Association of Colleges and Schools College Board Member College Board Code: 6003 |
Quick FactsRegular Application Deadline : December 1 Percentage of students graduating within 6 years : 82.0% Total undergraduates : 53,791 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 10,613 Percentage of financial need met (average) : 72.0% Average financial aid package : $18,575.00 In-State Tuition : $11,772.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $38,394.00 |
School CalendarSemester |
Degrees AvailableBachelor's Master's Doctoral |
SettingSmall City (50-250k) Rural Residential campus |
AdmissionApplication rolling begin : Dec 15 Regular application due: Dec 1 Priority application due : -- College will notify student of admission : -- Student must reply to acceptance by : Mar 15 Housing deposit due : -- |
Early Decision And ActionEarly action application due : Oct 15 College will notify student of early action admission by : -- |
TestsSAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Dec 15 SAT subject score report due : -- |
Financial AidFinancial Aid Application due : -- Financial Aid Priority Application due : Dec 15 College will notify student : -- Student must reply : May 1 |
Transfer StudentsTransfer Application closing date : -- College will notify student of transfer decision by : Mar 1 Transfer priority application date : -- Transfer student must reply : -- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : -- Transfer priority financial aid deadline : -- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -- Student must reply to financial aid decision by : -- |
International StudentsFall application due : Dec 1 |
Learning EnvironmentCalendar type : Semester Student-faculty ratio : 19 to 1 Degrees Offered in : Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees Graduating in 6 years : 82.0% Returning for sophomore year : 93.0% |
Accreditation and AssociationsRegionally Accredited Southern Association of Colleges and Schools College Board Member |
Most Popular MajorsBachelor's |
All MajorsLevels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Agriculture & Related Sciences Architecture & Related Programs Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Communication, Journalism & Related Programs Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Education Engineering Engineering Technologies/Technicians English Language, Literature & Letters Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences History Mathematics & Statistics Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Studies Philosophy & Religious Studies Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Social Services Science Technologies & Technicians Security & Protective Services Social Sciences Transportation & Materials Moving Visual & Performing Arts |
Learning outside the classroomMany colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it. |
Special Study OptionsAccelerated Program Cooperative Education Double Major Dual Enrollment of High School Students English as a Second Language (ESL) Independent Study Internships Liberal Arts/Career Combination Teacher Certification Visiting/Exchange Student Program Cross-Registration |
Off-Campus Study OptionsStudy Abroad |
ROTC AvailableROTC, Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Navy |
Extended Class AvailabilityExtensive evening or early morning classes Distance Learning |
Computer Services1979 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Dorms, Libraries, Student Center Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network Computer repair service available on campus Dorms wired for high speed internet connections Student web hosting available Wireless network available |
Campus General InformationSize : Large Unique Facilities : reactor, cyclotron, observatory, agriculture research property, 18-hole golf course, supercomputer center, oceanographic research vessel, presidential library and museum Geographic Location : 90 miles from Houston, 100 miles from Austin. Small City Rural Residential Campus Total undergraduates : 53,791 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 10,613 Degree-seeking undergrads : 53,123 Graduate enrollment : 14,599 |
Student General InformationAll students average age : 20 Full time students average age : 20 In state students : 96.0% Out of state students : 4.0% Part Time students : 11.0% Percentage of males : 53.0% Percentage of females : 47.0% |
Race/EthnicityTwo or more races : 3.0% Black African American : 3.0% Asian : 9.0% Hispanic/Latino : 25.0% White : 59.0% Non-Resident Alien : 1.0% |
Other Activities & OrganizationsStudent Newspaper : The Battalion Student Newspaper URL : www.thebatt.com |
Housing PoliciesFirst-year students living in college housing : 72.0% All undergraduates living in college housing : 23.0% |
Housing OptionsApartments For Married Students Apartments For Single Students Men's Housing Women's Housing Special Housing For International Students Theme Housing Coed Housing Fraternity/Sorority Housing |
Additional Housing OptionsHousing deposit : $300.00 Housing deposit is refundable in full if student does not enroll. Car is allowed for freshman Pet is not allowed in the Dorm |
General AthleticsTeam Name : Aggies Sport Member : NCAA |
Sport's Levels AvailableIntramural Club Intercollegiate Scholarship NCAA Division I NCAA Division IA |
Counseling And WellnessAlcohol/substance abuse counseling Career counseling Employment services for undergraduates Financial aid counseling Health services Legal services Minority students services On-campus daycare Personal counseling Placement services for graduates Veteran's counselor Women's services |
Additional Programs for Students with DisabilitiesServices and/or facilities for hearing impaired Partial services for students with learning disabilities Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders Services and/or facilities for visually impaired Wheelchair Accessibility |
Academic Support ProgramsLearning center Pre-admission summer program Remedial instruction Tutoring Writing center |
Activity Name |
Available on Campus |
Campus Ministries |
Y |
Choral Groups |
Y |
Concert Band |
Y |
Dance Activity |
Y |
Drama/Theater |
Y |
Film Society |
Y |
Fraternities |
Y |
Government or Political Activity |
Y |
International Student Organization |
Y |
Jazz Band |
Y |
Literary Magazine |
Y |
Marching Band |
Y |
Model United Nations |
N |
Music Ensembles |
Y |
Musical Theater |
Y |
Opera |
N |
Pep Band |
N |
Radio Station |
Y |
Sororities |
Y |
Student Newspaper |
Y |
Symphony Orchestra |
Y |
Television Station |
Y |
Yearbook |
Y |
Sport Name |
Levels Available |
Archery |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Baseball |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Men's Club Men's NCAA Division I |
Basketball |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Bowling |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Cheerleading |
Women's Club |
Cross-Country |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Diving |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship |
Equestrian |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Club Women's Club Women's NCAA Division I |
Fencing |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Football |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division IA |
Golf |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Gymnastics |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Handball |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Ice Hockey |
Men's Club |
Judo |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Lacrosse |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Racquetball |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Rifle |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Rowing (Crew) |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Rugby |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Sailing |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Soccer |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Women's NCAA Division I |
Softball |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division I |
Swimming |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Table tennis |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Tennis |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Track and Field |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship |
Track: Indoor |
Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Track: Outdoor |
Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Triathlon |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Ultimate Frisbee |
Men's Club |
Volleyball |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Women's NCAA Division I |
Water Polo |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Weightlifting |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Wrestling |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Other Sports : cycling, paintball, pistol, taekwondo, wake boarding
General Applying InformationApplication Fee: $75.00 Application fee notes: Paper/Online Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes Total applicants : 42,899 Admitted : 24,676 Enrolled : 10,602 Somewhat selective 58.0% of applicants admitted Applied early admission : -- Admitted early admission : -- Applied early action : -- Admitted early action : -- Plan Available for early admission : Early action - not restrictive
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Very ImportantAcademic GPA Class Rank Extracurricular Activities Rigor of secondary school record Standardized Test Scores Talent/Ability |
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ImportantApplication Essay First generation college student Geographical Residence State Residency Volunteer Work Work Experience |
ConsideredAlumni Relation Character/Personal Qualities Level of Applicant's Interest Recommendations |
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Test Policies for Admission Decisions |
Test Policies for placementAP CLEP Institution's own exam State test(s) : THEA |
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SAT score use policyAll SAT Scores Required for Review |
Other Test PoliciesInformation not supplied by college |
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A note from the collegeAutomatic admission to applicants in top 10% of Texas high school class (with completed application), as specified by state law. |
High school class rank of incoming freshmenTop Tenth : 70.0% Top Quarter : 93.0% Top Half : 99.0% Bottom Half : 1.0% |
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SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing700 - 800 : 19.0% 600 - 699 : 51.0% 500 - 599 : 26.0% 400 - 499 : 4.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
SAT Math700 - 800 : 32.0% 600 - 699 : 39.0% 500 - 599 : 25.0% 400 - 499 : 4.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
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ACT Composite30 - 36 : 45.0% 24 - 29 : 41.0% 18 - 23 : 13.0% 12 - 17 : 1.0% |
ACT Math30 - 36 : 30.0% 24 - 29 : 52.0% 18 - 23 : 15.0% 12 - 17 : 3.0% |
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ACT English30 - 36 : 45.0% 24 - 29 : 34.0% 18 - 23 : 18.0% 12 - 17 : 3.0% |
Advanced Placement Program (AP) InformationOffers credit for AP Exams : Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : Yes AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : No From the college: AP credit |
Course Name |
Required |
Recommended |
History |
0 |
0 |
English |
4 |
0 |
Math |
3 |
4 |
Science |
3 |
4 |
Science Lab |
1 |
2 |
Social Studies |
3 |
4 |
Foreign Language |
2 |
0 |
Computer Science |
0 |
0 |
Academic Electives |
5 |
7 |
Visual/Performing Arts |
1 |
0 |
Test Subjects |
Middle 50% of First-Year Students |
SAT Math |
580 - 710 |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
580 - 680 |
ACT Composite |
26 - 31 |
Exam |
Min Score Required |
Number of Credits (By semester credits) |
Equivalent Course(s) |
Applicable Program |
2-D Art and Design |
3 |
3 |
ARTS 103 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ARTS 103, 111 |
All |
3-D Art and Design |
3 |
3 |
ARTS 103 |
All |
Art History |
3 |
3 |
ARTS 149 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ARTS 149 and 150 |
All |
Biology |
3 |
4 |
BIOL 113 and 123 |
All |
|
4 |
8 |
BIOL 111, 112 |
All |
Calculus AB |
3 |
3 |
MATH 142 |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
MATH 151 |
All |
Calculus BC |
3 |
3 |
MATH 151 |
All |
|
4 |
8 |
MATH 151, 152 |
All |
Chemistry |
3 |
4 |
CHEM 119 |
All |
|
4 |
8 |
CHEM 119. 120 |
All |
Chinese Language and Culture |
3 |
8 |
CHIN 101, 102 |
All |
|
4 |
14 |
CHIN 101, 102, 201, 202 |
All |
Comparative Government and Politics |
3 |
3 |
POLS 229 |
All |
Computer Science A |
3 |
4 |
CSCE 110 |
All |
Computer Science Principles |
3 |
4 |
CSCE 110 |
All |
Drawing |
3 |
3 |
ARTS 103 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ARTS 103, 111 |
All |
English Language and Composition |
3 |
3 |
ENGL 104 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ENGL 104, 241 |
All |
English Literature and Composition |
3 |
3 |
ENGL 104 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ENGL 104, 203 |
All |
Environmental Science |
3 |
3 |
GEOS 105 |
All |
European History |
3 |
3 |
HIST 102 |
All |
French Language and Culture |
3 |
8 |
FREN 101, 102 |
All |
|
4 |
14 |
FREN 101, 102, 201, 202 |
All |
German Language and Culture |
3 |
8 |
GERM 101, 102 |
All |
|
4 |
14 |
GERM 101, 102, 201, 202 |
All |
Human Geography |
3 |
3 |
GEOG 201 |
All |
Italian Language and Culture |
3 |
8 |
ITAL 101, 102 |
All |
|
4 |
14 |
ITAL 101, 102, 201, 202 |
All |
Japanese Language and Culture |
3 |
8 |
JAPN 101, 102 |
All |
|
4 |
16 |
JAPN 101, 102, 201, 202 |
All |
Latin |
3 |
8 |
CLAS 121 and 122 |
All |
|
4 |
14 |
CLAS 121, 122, 221, 222 |
All |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
3 |
ECON 203 |
All |
Microeconomics |
3 |
3 |
ECON 202 |
All |
Music Theory |
3 |
3 |
MUSC 102 |
All |
Physics 1 |
3 |
4 |
PHYS 205 |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
PHYS 201 |
All |
Physics 2 |
3 |
3 |
PHYS 205 |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
PHYS 202 |
All |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
4 |
PHYS 208 |
All |
Physics C: Mechanics |
3 |
4 |
PHYS 218 |
All |
Psychology |
3 |
3 |
PSYC 107 |
All |
Research |
3 |
--* |
-- |
All |
Seminar |
3 |
--* |
-- |
All |
Spanish Language and Culture |
3 |
8 |
SPAN 101, 102 |
All |
|
4 |
11 |
SPAN 101, 102, 201 |
All |
|
5 |
14 |
SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202 |
All |
Spanish Literature and Culture |
3 |
3 |
SPAN 202 |
All |
|
5 |
6 |
SPAN 202, 320 |
All |
Statistics |
3 |
3 |
STAT 201 |
All |
United States Government and Politics |
3 |
3 |
POLS 206 |
All |
United States History |
3 |
6 |
HIST 105, 106 |
All |
World History: Modern |
3 |
3 |
HIST 104 |
All |
*Check with the related academic department at the college for more information.
Exam |
Minimum Grade for Credit |
Credit Hours Awarded |
American Government |
50 |
3 |
American Literature |
52 |
3 |
Biology |
50 |
8 |
Calculus with Elementary Functions |
50 |
4 |
Chemistry |
45 |
4 |
College Algebra |
50 |
3 |
English Literature |
53 |
3 |
Financial Accounting |
50 |
3 |
French I |
50 |
4 |
History of United States I |
65 |
3 |
History of United States II |
65 |
3 |
Human Growth and Development |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Psychology |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Sociology |
50 |
3 |
Pre Calculus |
50 |
4 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Spanish I |
50 |
4 |
Western Civilization I |
65 |
3 |
Western Civilization II |
65 |
3 |
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats% of scholarship / grants : 63.0% % of loans / jobs : 37.0% % of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 95.0% % Applied for need-based aid : 65.0% % Judged to have need : 74.0% % that were offered aid : 71.0% % that had need fully met : 18.0% % of need met : 72.0% Average 1st year financial aid package : $18,575.00 Avg non need-based aid : $5,177.00 Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $12,388.00 Avg need-based loan : $7,900.00 Avg indebtedness at graduation : $24,590.00 |
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Financial Aid DeadlinesFinancial Aid Priority Deadline : Dec 15 Respond By Date : May 1 |
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Contact InformationFinancial aid contact name : Delisa Falks Financial aid office phone : (979) 845-3236 |
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Financial Aid FormsDomestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA Other: Scholarships portion of the ApplyTexas application |
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Part-Time CostsCost per credit hour (in-state): $263.06 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $1,150.48 Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional. |
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Financial Aid PoliciesThis school practices need-blind admissions. |
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Scholarship OpportunitiesTexas residents; Regents scholarship, additional $5,000 annually for 4 years, first-generation students incomes <$40,000. Aggie Assurance, minimum scholarships, grants for Pell students, incomes <$30,000; incomes <$60,000 gift aid for tuition only. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA. |
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Need-based financial aid determined byAcademics State/District Residency |
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Non need-based financial aid determined byAcademics Alumni Affiliation Art Athletics Job Skills Leadership Music/Drama ROTC Religious Affiliation State/District Residency |
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Work Study ProgramsNights For part-time students Weekends |
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Tuition payment plansCredit card payment Installment payment |
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ROTC ProgramsROTC, Air Force : Offered on Campus ROTC, Army : Offered on Campus ROTC, Navy : Offered on Campus |
Cost Category |
On Campus |
Off Campus |
At Home |
In-state tuition and fees: |
$11,772.00 |
$11,772.00 |
$11,772.00 |
Out-of-state tuition and fees: |
$38,394.00 |
$38,394.00 |
$38,394.00 |
Room and board: |
$11,400.00 |
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-- |
Books and supplies: |
$1,222.00 |
$1,222.00 |
$1,222.00 |
Estimated personal expenses: |
$3,746.00 |
$3,746.00 |
$3,746.00 |
Transportation expenses: |
$2,498.00 |
$2,498.00 |
$2,498.00 |
Estimated Total In-state: |
$30,638.00 |
$19,238.00 |
$19,238.00 |
Estimated Total Out-of-state: |
$57,260.00 |
$45,860.00 |
$45,860.00 |
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Sport |
Male |
Female |
Baseball |
Available |
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Basketball |
Available |
Available |
Diving |
Available |
Available |
Equestrian |
|
Available |
Football |
Available |
|
Golf |
Available |
Available |
Soccer |
|
Available |
Softball |
|
Available |
Swimming |
Available |
Available |
Tennis |
Available |
Available |
Track and Field |
Available |
Available |
Volleyball |
|
Available |
Credit InformationMinimum number of credits: 24 Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 2.5 Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 1 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: -- Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: -- Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 36 |
Admission Requirements (Required)High School Transcript College Transcript(s) Essay or Personal Statement |
Students who applied for transferTotal students who applied for transfer: 5,766 Transfers admitted percentage: 56.0% Transfers admitted: 3,241 Transfers enrolled percentage: 48.0% Transfers enrolled: 2,805 |
Terms in which transfer students may enrollFall Spring Summer |
Transfers accepted as1st semester freshman 2nd semester freshman Sophomore Junior Senior |
Services for students transferring IN from another schoolAdvisor Orientation |
Special RequirementsApplicants expected to demonstrate consistent high level of academic performance through courses completed and GPA. Course work must be successfully completed during semester (excluding summer) immediately prior to enrollment at Texas A&M. Credit hours must be graded and transferable. |
Admission for International StudentsInternational Application Due for Fall 2021: Dec 1 Application fee: $90.00 |
Annual College CostsTuition and Fees: $38,394.00 Room & Board(on-campus): $11,400.00 Room & Board(off-campus): -- Additional estimated expenses: -- Costs per credit hour: $1,150.48 |
Financial AidInternational students eligible for need based aid International students eligible for non-need based aid Total Amount Awarded: $4,235,761.00 Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 209 Non-resident aliens must submit the following financial aid forms: Foreign Student Financial Aid Application |
Tests for International StudentsTOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: -- TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 80 TOEFL (paper) average score: -- TOEFL (paper) minimum score: -- |
Services for International StudentsEnglish as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students Special International Student Orientation Program International Student Adviser |