Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Butler accepted tests and minimums
From Butler's English proficiency requirements page. The page does not set IELTS band minimums or separate graduate scores.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate admission | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 79; Duolingo 100; PTE Academic (including Online) 53; MELAB 80; MET 55 |
| School-based routes | Not needed if met | SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 500; ACT English 19; GCE/GCSE English A or B; IB 5 to 7 or A/B in HL English |
Countries where a test may not be required
Butler lists countries where TOEFL may not be required. They include Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, Jamaica and other West Indies, Liberia, New Zealand, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago and the United Kingdom, among others. India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Bangladesh are not on the list.
TOEFL and SAT scores go to school code 1073, and ACT to code 1180.
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Graduate study and how to check
The page does not publish graduate-specific English scores, so a graduate applicant should confirm the level with the programme before booking a test.
The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the university's admission requirement, which leads to your Form I-20. For the wider picture, see IELTS for the USA.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Butler programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Butler 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 does Butler University need?+
IELTS 6.0. The page does not list band minimums.
Does Butler accept PTE Online?+
Yes. PTE Academic, including PTE Academic Online, is accepted at 53.
What Duolingo score does Butler need?+
A Duolingo score of 100.
Do Indian students need an English test for Butler?+
India is not on Butler's list of countries where a test may not be required, so plan on IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE or a listed school route.
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Guide updated on 29 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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