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The MIU Admissions Office welcomes applications at any time for our undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree programs. Once you submit the application form, you’ll be connected with your admissions counselor who will guide you through the rest of the process. MIU has rolling admissions, which means we review applications for acceptance year-round, once the applicant has completed the required materials.

If you’re not yet sure whether MIU is the right fit for you, we encourage you to:

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    Apply online for admissionApply online for admission. The application processing fee is $20 for all applicants.

    All undergraduate programs have entries in mid-August (fall) and early February. Online undergraduate programs also have an entry at the beginning of April. Most graduate programs have fall entries, and some will have spring entries as well.

    Most undergraduates receive full financial aid which includes low-interest federal loans, federal grants, and a need-based scholarship from the university. Graduate students often receive full financial aid in the form of low-interest federal loans and a need-based scholarship. Find out more at costs & aid.

    A minimum of 128 credits (semester hours) is required for students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. This may include up to 90 transfer credits.

    Undergraduate degree students can apply transfer credits to cover electives, some general education requirements, and up to half the course work in the major, for a maximum of 90 total credits. General transfer credits are accepted for courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

    Bachelor’s applicants

    • High school diploma or equivalent. (Note: For applicants with 24 or more transferable college credits, we don’t require the submission of a high school document.)
    • 2.5 GPA or above from their most recent institution attended. Applicants below a 2.5 GPA may still be considered depending on additional qualifications.

    International students

    International applicants must submit official English proficiency test scores within the past 2 years of at least 100 on Duolingo, 6.0 on IELTS Academic, 80 on TOEFL iBT, or 51 on PTE.

    Master’s applicants

    • Four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
    • 3.0 GPA or above for their undergraduate study. Applicants below a 3.0 GPA may still be considered depending on additional qualifications.

    International students

    International applicants must submit official English proficiency test scores within the past 2 years of at least 110 on Duolingo, 6.5 on IELTS Academic, 90 on TOEFL iBT or 58 on PTE.

    When reviewing applicants for admission, we consider each prospective student’s overall potential. Factors include:

    • Academic record
    • Enthusiasm for learning
    • Dedication to developing full potential
    • Extracurricular activities and/or work experience
    • Recommendations from teachers, employers, or others who know the applicant well
    • Answers to essay questions, your personal interview, and other information

    Applicants who did not complete their high school studies are required to submit one of the following:

    • General Educational Development (GED) certificate; or
    • A certificate of completion of a home-study program if the program is recognized by the student’s home state, or if the program is not recognized by the student’s state, the state must not consider the student to be in violation of truancy laws. Home-schooled applicants must also submit a complete homeschooling record.

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