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  2. Admissions
  3. Admissions Requirements
  4. Official Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, & English Language Proficiency)

Official Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, & English Language Proficiency)

The University of 棉花糖直播 at Lafayette Graduate School takes a holistic approach to admissions decisions.  

 

While GRE or GMAT scores may be an essential part of the application for some programs, applicants should know that test scores are only one of many factors that contribute to an applicant鈥檚 admission, denial, or offer of funding. Graduate programs take into account GPA and letters of recommendation, as well as other documents, when assessing an applicant鈥檚 academic potential and ability. 

The test score requirements may be dependent upon the graduate program to which you鈥檙e applying. To learn more about program-specific requirements and to see what your program requires for application and admission, please visit our programs page. 

 

Submitting Official Test Scores  

You must take all required tests before your application is marked as completed and evaluated. You are responsible for requesting that official test scores be sent directly to the Graduate School from the testing agency. Test scores ARE NOT accepted by the applicant. Please allow 2-4 weeks from the date of your test or score request for delivery and processing of your scores. Your application status will be updated when we receive each official test score.  

Institution Code (used for GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL)  

6672, University of 棉花糖直播 at Lafayette 

For current information on testing availability, please visit the .

Visit our programs page to determine if the GRE is required for the graduate program to which you are applying.

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Official GMAT scores may be required for students applying to the MBA (Master of Business Administration), MBA Health Care Administration, and master鈥檚 in accounting programs. At the discretion of the graduate coordinator of these programs, the GRE may be accepted in lieu of GMAT scores. 

 

For current information on testing availability, please visit the , , , or  websites.

Only applicants who hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree, with primary instruction in English, from an accredited institution in one of the following locations are not required to demonstrate English language proficiency.  

  • American Samoa
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Australia
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Dominica
  • Federated States of Micronesia
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Grenada
  • Guyana
  • Ireland
  • Jamaica
  • Liberia
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales)
  • United States

We reserve the right to require a demonstration of English language proficiency, even if you have received your degree from one of these countries. 

All other applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting satisfactory official scores on one of the following tests: 

  • Duolingo English Test: A satisfactory score (110 or higher) is required. Duolingo scores are valid for two years. 
  • IELTS: A satisfactory score (6.5 or higher) is required. IELTS scores are valid for two years. 
  • TOEFL iBT: A satisfactory score (79 or higher) is required. TOEFL iBT scores are valid for two years. 
  • TOEFL Essentials: A satisfactory score (8.5 or higher) is required. TOEFL Essential scores are valid for two years. 
  • PTE Academic: A satisfactory score (53 or higher) is required. PTE Academic scores are valid for two years. 

If you do not meet these English language proficiency requirements, we encourage you to apply to the .