Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
CSU English scores by level
From CSU's international admissions page, which has separate undergraduate and graduate sections with the same test scores.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105, PTE 51, iTEP 3.7, SAT EBRW 530 |
| Graduate | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105, PTE 51, iTEP 3.7 |
Other routes and SAT
Undergraduates can meet the requirement through two years at a US college, university or high school with a C or better in core subjects. SAT and ACT are optional for international students with a GPA above 2.5, but can be used to prove English. CSU's SAT and TOEFL code is 5079 and its ACT code is 3833.
Some graduate programmes ask for GRE or GMAT scores. Transcripts from non-US schools need a NACES evaluation.
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Deadlines, scholarships and how to check
The international deadline is 60 days before the first day of classes. International undergraduates who attended schools outside the US receive an International Student Scholarship of $10,000 to $12,000 a year, awarded at admission.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Charleston Southern programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Charleston Southern 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 Charleston Southern University require?+
IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate and graduate applicants.
Does Charleston Southern accept PTE?+
Yes, PTE Academic 51.
Does Charleston Southern accept Duolingo?+
Yes, Duolingo 105.
What is the deadline for international students at CSU?+
60 days before the first day of classes of your entry term.
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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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