Information for students from United States of America
The University of Central Lancashire welcomes students from the United States to join our growing community.
What students from the United States of America say
I’ve had so many positive encounters with staff really caring for their students. They recognize international students are far from home so they go the extra mile to be there for them.
The professors connect with you in a real and meaningful way, they care so deeply about the mental and educational wellbeing of all their students.
USA
The university has opened doors for me because of what they've taught me about the sport industry. My experience at Macclesfield FC has shown me how a football club works and has helped me achieve my dream position.
USA
Not sure about what to study?
We have a broad range of subjects and courses at various levels. Across our 4 campuses we have something to suit everyone. Learn more about your chosen subject and what we have to offer.
Contact our USA team
If you would like further detailed information about our activities in the USA, please contact:
Sam Whiteside, Regional Manager
Tel: +44 1772 892 145
Email Sam Whiteside
Resources available
Our entry requirements will vary depending on the individual course and the year of entry and the below are indicative only. Any reference to typical entry qualification or grades stated on the website are provided as a guide only. There is no guarantee that applicants who have, or are predicted to achieve, grades equivalent to or exceeding typical entry qualifications or grade will be made an offer by the University of Central Lancashire.
Please note the requirements below are indicative only
Please see the following options:
Option 1
High School Diploma with weighted CGPA 3.0/4.0 minimum*1
Option 2
High School Diploma with a weighted CGPA 2.4/4.0 *1
PLUS
ONE FROM BELOW:
- SAT 1000 from ‘Evidence Based Reading and Writing’ and ‘Math’
- ACT 19
- 1 AP College Board Exam at grade 3
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Honors level classes/AP classes (without the College Board Exam) in academic subjects grade B x 2 (two needed)
- College class - 3 credits at grade B from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript.
Option 3
Associate diploma/Associate degree/Junior degree holders (general or specialised) with a pass.
Please note the requirements below are indicative only
Please see the following options:
Option 1 (Test Optional)
GPA of at least 3.2 out of 4 in the High School Graduation Diploma.
(A and B grades in academic college-level classes, such as advanced and honours level classes, or equivalent, and no grades below a C in Junior and Senior year).
Option 2
High School Diploma with a weighted CGPA 2.5/4.0 *1
PLUS
Three from below (where multiple APs or College Credits are used, they should be for different subjects):
- SAT 1120 from ‘Evidence Based Reading and Writing’ and ‘Math’ OR ACT 22
- 1 AP College Board Exam at grade 3
- 1 AP College Board Exam at grade 3
- 1 AP College Board Exam at grade 3
- College class - 3 credits at grade B from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript.
- College class - 3 credits at grade B from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript.
- College class - 3 credits at grade B from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript.
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Honors level classes / AP classes (without the College Board Exam) grade B x 2 (two needed) (not automatically acceptable for named subject/cognate discipline requirement).
Option 3 (only suitable where the course has no named subject/cognate discipline requirement)
High School Diploma/GED with CGPA 3.0*1
PLUS
ONE FROM BELOW
- SAT 1220 from ‘Evidence Based Reading and Writing’ and ‘Math’
- ACT Composite Score 25
Option 4
Associate diploma/Associate degree/Junior degree holders (general or specialised with 2.3/4 GPA
Scholarships
Below are the criteria for the award of scholarships:
Country Specific
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£2k per year of study with no specific academic criteria (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3k is applied).
Excellence
Weighted High School Diploma CGPA 3.8 (only when also accompanied by College Board AP exam at grade 3 or 3 College Credits at Grade B or SAT 1070 or ACT 21)
OR
SAT 1380 from ‘Evidence Based Reading and Writing’ and ‘Math’
OR
ACT Composite Score 30
OR
Two from below:
- 1 AP College Board Exam at grade 5 OR College 3 credits at grade A- from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript.
- 1 AP College Board Exam at grade 4 OR College 3 credits at grade B+ from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript.
OR
Three from below:
- 1 AP College Board Exam at grade 4 OR College 3 credits at grade B+ from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript.
- 1 AP College Board Exam at grade 4 OR College 3 credits at grade B+ from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript.
- 1 AP College Board Exam at grade 4 OR College 3 credits at grade B+ from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript.
OR
Associate degree at 3.3/4.
Advanced entry:
Country Specific
-
£2k per year of study with no specific academic criteria (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3k is applied).
Excellence
- GPA 3.7/4.
Please note the requirements below are indicative only
Bachelor’s Degree from reputable university with a GPA 2.4/4.0 = 2:2.
Scholarships
Below are the criteria for the award of scholarships:
Country Specific
-
£2k per year of study with no specific academic criteria (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3k is applied).
Excellence
- GPA 3.7/4.
If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.
Please see our further information and guidance on our English Language requirements.
Grade B / 80% / 3.0 GPA High School Grade 11 English
OR
Grade C / 70% / 2.0 GPA High School Grade 12 English
OR
3 credits English Class(es) at University or Community College Grade C / 70% / 2.0 GPA.
OR
AP English Language or Literature grade 3
OR
Standard English Requirements.
80%/3.0GPA High School Grade 11 English.
OR
80% High School Grade 12 English.
OR
2 English Classes/2 semesters of English at University.
OR
AP English Language or Literature grade 3.
OR
Standard English Requirements.
Grade B / 80% / 3.0 GPA High School Grade 11 English
OR
Grade C / 70% / 2.0 GPA High School Grade 12 English
OR
3 credits English Class(es) at University or Community College Grade C / 70% / 2.0 GPA.
OR
AP English Language or Literature grade 3
OR
*English as medium of instruction if student has taken an academic qualification equivalent to a UK bachelor degree or higher which was taught in America.
OR
Standard English Requirements
Awards
- We’ve been awarded the maximum 5 QS Stars (Excellent) for internationalisation. We’re proud to be a truly international university, with a thriving staff and student community of 38,000+ people from over 100 countries. We encourage all our students to become ‘global citizens’ and our courses open doors to worldwide career opportunities. We offer a welcoming destination to all our international students, providing them with the support they need to succeed in their studies. Our 5 QS Stars also reflects the opportunities we provide to enable students to experience other cultures; the success of our overseas campus in Cyprus; and our 120+ international partnerships with universities based in China, Malaysia, the Far East and beyond.
US Loans for American Students
The University of Central Lancashire participates in the William D. Ford Direct Loan Programme (Direct Loans) for students who are from the United States and who study on our main campus.
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