University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Campbellsville University?

Campbellsville University's 2026–27 graduate catalog asks international applicants for IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 4.5 on the new scale, PTE Academic 53 or Duolingo 100. The MA in TESOL is higher, at IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL 4.5, TOEIC 750 or Duolingo 110. Undergraduates need IELTS 5, TOEFL iBT 3.5 or PTE 52. You are exempt if you come from an English-speaking country or hold a US bachelor's degree.
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Campbellsville English requirements at a glance

Sources: the 2026–27 graduate catalog admissions page, the College of Business and Enterprise section of the same catalog, and the 2026–27 undergraduate catalog admissions page. The catalog gives the minimum "online proctored" score for each test. Section minimums and score validity are not stated.

LevelIELTS AcademicTOEFL iBTDuolingoPTE Academic
Graduate (general, incl. MS, MBA)6.04.5 (new scale)10053
MA in TESOL6.5+4.5 (new scale)110Not listed (TOEIC 750 accepted)
Undergraduate53.5 (or 500 paper-based)Not listed52

Graduate: IELTS 6.0, including the computing and business master's

The graduate catalog requires English test scores from international students unless they are from an English-speaking country, hold a bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college, or have completed at least 6 graduate credit hours at one. It does not list the English-speaking countries, and India is not named. Score reports must be sent by the testing agency. See the graduate catalog.

The College of Business and Enterprise, which runs the MS in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Data Science and AI, IT Management and the MBA, prints the same figures: TOEFL iBT 4.5, Duolingo 100, IELTS 6.0 or PTE 53, or US college coursework with at least a 3.0 GPA over 6 credit hours. The archived 2024–25 catalog gave the TOEFL minimum as 79 on the old 0–120 scale; the current catalog prints only the new-scale 4.5. See business admissions and the 2024–25 catalog.

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Undergraduate: IELTS 5 or completion of the ESLI program

Undergraduates whose native language is not English show proficiency with TOEFL 3.5 on the iBT (or 500 paper-based), IELTS 5, PTE 52, a score from another test approved by the international enrollment office, or successful completion of the university's ESLI program. All foreign credentials must also be evaluated by a NACES member. Duolingo is not listed for undergraduates. See the undergraduate catalog.

Student visa and next steps

The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement Campbellsville University sets for admission, which leads to your Form I-20. For the wider picture of studying in the US with each test, see IELTS for the USA and PTE for the USA.

Requirements change between admission cycles. Check the Campbellsville graduate catalog admissions page again before you book a test, and check your own program page, which can set a higher bar.

Minimum vs competitive score

Where Campbellsville 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 do I need for an MS at Campbellsville University?+

IELTS 6.0 for general graduate admission, including the computing, data science and MBA programs. The MA in TESOL needs 6.5 or higher.

Does Campbellsville accept PTE and Duolingo?+

Yes for graduate study: PTE 53 or Duolingo 100 (110 for TESOL). Undergraduates can use PTE 52; Duolingo is not listed for them.

What TOEFL score does Campbellsville need on the new scale?+

4.5 for graduate programs and 3.5 on the iBT for undergraduates. The archived 2024–25 catalog listed 79 on the old scale for graduates.

Are Indian students exempt from IELTS at Campbellsville?+

India is not named. The stated exemptions are coming from an English-speaking country, a bachelor's from an institutionally accredited college, or 6 graduate credits at one.

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Verified against the linked official sources on 15 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.

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