Submit Your International Student Paperwork

Passport ID Page

Take a clear photo of your passport ID page. Your name, birth date, and photo must be easy to see. If there’s glare or blur, take the photo again.

English Language Proficiency Scores

Submit one of the following:

• TOEFL iBT (internet based test): 61+
• IELTS Academic: 5.5+
• Duolingo English Test: 95+
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 47+
• Minnesota State University, Mankato Intensive English Program completion of highest level: B+ average, B or better in each course
• ELS - completion of Level 112 (U.S.)
• SAT Reading: 22+ or Critical Reading: 400+
• ACT English: 18+
• U.S. College or University Transfer:
  • From a semester system: Complete Freshman English Composition I with a C or better.
  • From a quarter system: Complete Freshman English Composition I & II with a C or better.

Note: The scores listed above are the minimum English proficiency requirements for admission to the university. Some majors require higher scores. Currently, Nursing and Aviation–Professional Flight have higher requirements.

Submit Academic Records

Send official records from all schools you attended, including:

• High school (secondary)
• Colleges or universities (post-secondary)
• English language programs (including those in the U.S.)

These records may include transcripts, test results, diplomas, or certificates.

First-Year Students

• Non-U.S. records: Must be originals or official copies, translated into English.
• U.S. records: Must be official transcripts sent by the high school.

Transfer Students (Without U.S. Credits)

• You must still submit your academic records for admission.
• If you do not plan to transfer credits from outside the U.S., you do not need to have your records reviewed by an outside agency.
  If you do want to transfer credits, visit the International Transfer Student page for more information.

Transfer Students (With U.S. Credits)

• U.S. college transcripts must be official and sent directly from each college or university. See how to submit transcripts.
• Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Optional SAT or ACT Scores

Minnesota State Mankato is test-optional for admission.

• You do not need to submit SAT or ACT scores to be admitted.
• Admission decisions will be based on your high school transcripts and GPA if no test scores are provided.
• If you do submit SAT or ACT scores, they will be considered in the admission process.
• Missing test scores will not be required before you attend.

Why Submit Test Scores (If Optional)?

Submitting SAT or ACT scores can help you:

• Get placed into math and English courses faster
• Avoid extra placement testing

If you don’t submit scores or previous college-level coursework, you may need to take the Accuplacer exam.
Minnesota State Mankato uses the Advanced Algebra and Functions and/or ESL Reading with ESL Writeplacer tests. For more information see the International Student Course Placement.

Submit Your Application Fee

A $20 non-refundable application fee is required for all undergraduate applicants. 

You should only pay the fee after you have:

• Submitted your application, and
• Activated your StarID

How to Pay:

1. Go to E-Services
2. Log in using your StarID and password
3. Click on “Bills and Payments”
4. Select “Make a Payment”
5. Pay the $20 undergraduate application fee using a credit card