Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
CSU Pueblo English requirements by programme
From the international students catalog page and the graduate admission procedures.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| All programmes except Nursing and MBA | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 on the new scale), TOEFL paper 500, Duolingo 95 (undergraduate only) |
| Nursing and MBA | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 79-80 (4 on the new scale), TOEFL paper 550, Duolingo 110 (undergraduate nursing only) |
| Master of Science in Nursing | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 79-80; Duolingo not accepted for graduate programmes |
Other ways to meet the requirement
Residents of the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are exempt from the English requirement.
Graduate applicants who complete an undergraduate degree at an institution in the United States are exempt. The Office of Admissions also says it may accept alternative documentation case by case.
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Applying and how to check
The application fee is $30 for undergraduates and $35 for graduate applicants. Graduate programmes may also set their own entrance exam requirements, listed on each programme page in the catalog.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your CSU Pueblo programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Colorado State University Pueblo 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does CSU Pueblo require?+
IELTS Academic 5.5 for most programmes, and 6.0 for Nursing and the MBA.
Does CSU Pueblo accept Duolingo for a master's?+
No. Duolingo is accepted for undergraduate programmes only (95, or 110 for undergraduate nursing).
What TOEFL score does CSU Pueblo need for the MBA?+
TOEFL iBT 79-80, TOEFL paper 550, or 4 on the new iBT scale.
Do I need IELTS if I have a US bachelor's degree?+
No. Graduate applicants who completed an undergraduate degree in the United States are exempt.
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Guide updated on 31 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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