International Student Admission
English Language Proficiency Requirement
There are several ways to fulfill the Carroll University's English proficiency requirement:
All Applicants
International students who are required by Carroll to demonstrate English proficiency can receive 16 elective credits for exceeding the University benchmark on an approved English proficiency exam and completing ENG170 with a grade of B or higher. For more information on proficiency exam policies, contact yout international admission counselor at international@51rkb.com.
Undergraduate Applicants
- ACT English score of 18 or higher
- SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing score of 510 or higher
- Attend a U.S. high school for 3 or more years and enroll in non-ESL English/Language Arts classes
Transfer Applicants
- Receive a grade of "C" or better in a college-level English Composition course (equivalent to ENG140 | Writing Seminar) at a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university
Graduate Applicants
- Receive a bachelor's degree at a U.S. institution or from an institution in a country listed below
Exchange Students
- A letter confirming the student's English competency equal to a TOEFL score of 70, provided by an English instructor at the home school of a current exchange partner.
Applicants from the following countries do not need to submit proof of English proficiency:
- Australia
- Canada (except Quebec)
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- Some Caribbean countries may qualify upon request to be reviewed
* Carroll University reserves the right to require English proficiency from any applicant if deemed necessary by a university official.
* Email requests for consideration of alternate proof of English proficiency may be sent to international@51rkb.com. Please include your name, date of birth, and any circumstances you deem applicable for consideration.
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