Tawjihi guide

US universities that accept the Tawjihi

Of our 39 partner universities in the United States that publish entry rules for Tawjihi holders, 39 offer direct entry and 0 start with a foundation year. None publish a fixed minimum; they assess your whole school record.

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UniversityEntry routePublished minimumYearly fees fromSource
Arizona State UniversityQS #172 Direct entry Not published about JOD 27,700 admission.asu.edu Secondary school GPA 3.0 (B average); some programs higher. IELTS 6.0.
University of Massachusetts AmherstQS #260 Direct entry Not published about JOD 31,050 umass.edu Transcripts for grades 9-11 or secondary exams; test-optional. IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0).
University of ConnecticutQS #458 Direct entry Not published about JOD 28,150 admissions.uconn.edu Completed secondary school with college-prep English, maths and sciences; Engineering needs physics and chemistry. IELTS 6.5.
Colorado State UniversityQS #540 Direct entry Not published about JOD 27,050 admissions.colostate.edu Generally GPA 3.0+ with steady grades; SAT/ACT not required. TOEFL iBT 72 or IELTS 6.0.
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteQS #581 Direct entry Not published about JOD 47,000 undergrad.admissions.rpi.edu Secondary transcripts with translations; IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88. Not the B.S./M.D. programme.
Oregon State UniversityQS #711-720 Direct entry Not published about JOD 30,100 admissions.oregonstate.edu GPA 3.0 with high school diploma; pathway with GPA 2.5 and lower English. IELTS 6.0.
University of OregonQS #711-720 Direct entry Not published about JOD 24,500 uoregon.edu At least a B (GPA 3.0) average; SAT/ACT not required. IELTS 6.5 or conditional Global Welcome entry.
University of OklahomaQS #771-780 Direct entry Not published about JOD 17,150 ou.edu University-qualifying certificate with at least a B average (GPA 3.0); minimum age 17. IELTS 6.5.
The University of Alabama at BirminghamQS #951-1000 Direct entry Not published about JOD 23,050 uab.edu Students outside the US apply through INTO UAB; holistic review of grades. IELTS 6.0.
George Mason UniversityQS #1001-1200 Direct entry Not published about JOD 28,200 gmu.edu Transcripts plus leaving-exam results; score optional. CS/Engineering without scores need 4 years of maths at B+. IELTS 6.5.
Saint Louis UniversityQS #1001-1200 Direct entry Not published about JOD 41,800 slu.edu Strong college-prep coursework is the main factor; test-optional. IELTS 6.5 or INTO SLU English.
University of LouisvilleQS #1001-1200 Direct entry Not published about JOD 21,250 louisville.edu Official secondary records with certified translation; IELTS 6.5.
Florida Atlantic UniversityQS #1201-1400 Direct entry Not published about JOD 16,250 fau.edu NACES course-by-course evaluation with GPA required, plus SAT, ACT or CLT scores. IELTS 6.5.
DePaul UniversityQS #1401+ Direct entry Not published about JOD 33,150 depaul.edu Jordanian English transcripts accepted as official; SAT/ACT not required. IELTS 6.5.
California State University, San Marcos Direct entry Not published about JOD 14,650 csusm.edu Secondary graduate with GPA 2.5 (C+); conditional ALCI route from GPA 2.0. IELTS 5.5.
Drew University Direct entry Not published about JOD 35,150 drew.edu Secondary transcript, diploma and recommendation; Tilghman International Center pathway if direct entry not met.
Eckerd College Direct entry Not published about JOD 38,500 eckerd.edu Certified school records and national exam certificates; no SAT/ACT. IELTS 6.5 or conditional admission.
Fisher College Direct entry Not published about JOD 25,800 fisher.edu Official secondary transcript reviewed individually; IELTS 6.0 or conditional entry with Kings Education.
Hofstra University Direct entry Not published about JOD 44,050 hofstra.edu Transcripts for grades 9-11 and counselor letter; TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5.
Illinois State University Direct entry Not published about JOD 16,800 illinoisstate.edu Academic records with translations; SAT/ACT not required. IELTS 6.5 or pathway programme.
James Madison University Direct entry Not published about JOD 23,400 jmu.edu Competitive: strong achievement and programme of study; SAT/ACT optional. IELTS 6.5 or International Year Program.
Long Island University Direct entry Not published about JOD 29,700 liu.edu High school transcripts, two recommendations and personal statement; SAT/ACT optional. IELTS 6.0.
Mercer University Direct entry Not published about JOD 31,750 undergrad.mercer.edu Translated secondary transcripts plus WES/Josef Silny evaluation after admission; IELTS 6.5.
Mercy University Direct entry Not published about JOD 17,350 mercy.edu NACES/AICE course-by-course evaluation of high school records; test optional. IELTS 6.0.
Montclair State University Direct entry Not published about JOD 20,650 montclair.edu Secondary records incl. 12th-grade exam results and essay; SAT/ACT optional. IELTS 6.0.
New England College Direct entry Not published about JOD 30,500 nec.edu Secondary records and proof of funds; IELTS 6.0 or Language Student route.
Pace University Direct entry Not published about JOD 39,000 pace.edu Top 50% of class or GPA 2.5+; test optional. IELTS 6.5.
Rowan University Direct entry Not published about JOD 21,050 admissions.rowan.edu High school transcript plus English test (IELTS 6.0); conditional admission via English Language Program.
San Francisco State University Direct entry Not published Ask us future.sfsu.edu 12 years of schooling, university-eligible at home, GPA 2.5 (B-) after 9th grade. IELTS 6.0.
Shoreline Community College Direct entry Not published about JOD 8,250 shoreline.edu Community college: recent academic records; no English test required for admission.
Simmons University Direct entry Not published about JOD 34,250 simmons.edu Women-centred undergraduate college; transcripts with US grade equivalents, two recommendations. IELTS 6.5.
Southern Illinois University Direct entry Not published Ask us siu.edu Minimum high school GPA 2.75; no SAT/ACT or essays needed. IELTS 6.0 or conditional CESL entry.
Suffolk University Boston Direct entry Not published about JOD 36,400 suffolk.edu Official secondary transcript, essay and one recommendation; SAT/ACT not mandatory. IELTS 6.5.
Texas State University Direct entry Not published about JOD 17,800 admissions.txst.edu Secondary diploma equivalent to US high school plus leaving-exam results; IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per section).
Thomas Jefferson University Direct entry Not published about JOD 35,400 jefferson.edu Holistic review of high school transcripts; test-optional. IELTS 6.5.
University of Hartford Direct entry Not published about JOD 34,350 hartford.edu Official transcripts with translations; test-optional. IELTS 6.5 (6.0 for engineering) or pathway.
University of Wisconsin - Stout Direct entry Not published about JOD 15,450 uwstout.edu Secondary records with translations; IELTS 6.0 or conditional entry via ESL Institute.
Westcliff University Direct entry Not published about JOD 13,550 westcliff.edu Transcripts evaluated internally; IELTS 5.5 or English-medium school letter.
Western Washington University Direct entry Not published about JOD 19,650 admissions.wwu.edu NACES course-by-course evaluation with GPA required; IELTS 6.0.

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Questions

Can I study in the United States with the Tawjihi?

Yes. 39 of our partner universities there accept the Tawjihi for direct entry to a bachelor's, 0 ask for a foundation year first.

Does meeting the minimum guarantee me a place?

No. The published minimum is the lowest average a university will consider, and each course sets its own grades, subjects and English level. We check the requirements for your course before you apply.

Where this data comes from

Every Tawjihi minimum comes from the official admissions page of a GESCO partner university, linked next to each entry. This is guidance, not an offer: each course sets its own grades, subjects and English level. Fees are converted to JOD approximately, at rates of 26 October 2026.

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