California State University, Office of the Chancellor English Requirements
California, United States
The California State University (CSU) is the largest four-year public university system in the United States, comprising 23 campuses across California. It serves over 475,000 students and is known for providing accessible, high-quality education with a focus on workforce preparation and student success. The Office of the Chancellor is the system-wide administrative body that sets broad policies but delegates many admissions specifics to individual campuses.
Quick answer
California State University, Office of the Chancellor accepts TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 61 (0–120).
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 610–120≈3.51–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | Unknown | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 800–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | Unknown | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for California State University, Office of the Chancellor?+
Undergraduate admission to California State University, Office of the Chancellor requires TOEFL iBT 61 (0–120) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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