Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Carson-Newman English scores by level
From Carson-Newman's international students page, which has separate undergraduate and graduate checklists. It gives overall IELTS scores only.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 74, Duolingo 90, EIKEN Level 1 with maths placement exam |
| Graduate | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 101, EIKEN Level 1 with maths placement exam |
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Undergraduates send high school transcripts and diploma or national exam results in the original language and in English; a course-by-course evaluation may be required. Graduate applicants send a transcript showing a conferred bachelor's degree.
PTE is not on the page. Individual graduate programmes may set extra admission requirements.
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Deposits and how to check
Admitted undergraduates pay a $200 enrollment deposit and graduate students a $500 enrollment fee through the application status portal. A confirmation of financial support form, a current bank letter and an I-20 application are also needed.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Carson-Newman programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman University require?+
IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.
Does Carson-Newman accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 90 for undergraduates and 101 for graduate study.
What TOEFL score does Carson-Newman need?+
TOEFL iBT 74 for undergraduates and 79 for graduate applicants.
Does Carson-Newman accept PTE?+
PTE is not listed on the international students page.
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Guide updated on 30 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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