Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Arkansas Tech English requirements by level
From the English proficiency requirements page of International Students and Scholars.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 new scale), TOEFL paper 500, TOEFL Essentials 8, PTE 42, EIKEN Grade 2A |
| Graduate (master's) | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 new scale), TOEFL paper 550, TOEFL Essentials 9, PTE 58, EIKEN Grade Pre-1 |
Other ways to meet the requirement
Undergraduate transfer students from US colleges can use one of the tests above or show completion of college-level English Composition I and II with a grade of C or better.
Valid TOEFL MyBest scores are accepted at both levels. The page does not list Duolingo.
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Sending scores and how to check
The page says a copy of an official TOEFL or IELTS score may be sent by email. The ETS code for Arkansas Tech is 6010.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Arkansas Tech programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Arkansas Tech University publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Arkansas Tech require?+
IELTS Academic 5.5 for undergraduates and IELTS 6.5 for graduate applicants.
What TOEFL score does Arkansas Tech need for a master's?+
TOEFL iBT 79, or 4.0 on the new 6-point scale.
What PTE score does Arkansas Tech accept?+
PTE 42 for undergraduates and 58 for graduate applicants.
Does Arkansas Tech accept MyBest TOEFL scores?+
Yes, valid MyBest scores are accepted.
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