Russell Sage College

1. Basic Eligibility

High School Diploma: Equivalent to U.S. 12th grade with college-prep coursework

Minimum GPA: 2.5/4.0 (3.0+ recommended for scholarships)

Transcripts: Official records with English translations (NACES evaluation recommended for non-U.S. systems)

2. English Proficiency (One of These)

TOEFL iBT: 79

IELTS: 6.0

Duolingo: 100

SAT ERW: 500+

ACT English: 19+

Completion of ELS 112 or partner ESL program

Conditional admission available for scores below requirements

3. Standardized Tests (Test-Optional)

SAT/ACT not required but accepted for scholarship consideration

Middle 50% of admitted students:

SAT: 1000-1180

ACT: 20-25

4. Required Documents

Common Application or Sage Application (no fee)

Personal essay (250-500 words)

1-2 Teacher Recommendations

Counselor report (if available)

Passport copy

Financial certification ($50,000 USD for I-20)

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements.