Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
ENMU English requirements by level
From ENMU's international student information page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 61 (CBT 173, paper 500), Duolingo 95 |
| Graduate | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 79 (CBT 213, paper 550), Duolingo 95 or 115 (see below) |
Waivers
ENMU may waive the requirement for undergraduates whose secondary education was mainly in English or who took advanced English courses with high marks.
For graduate applicants, the same applies if post-secondary education was mainly in English or included advanced English courses with high marks.
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Duolingo for graduate study and how to check
The graduate rows on the page give two Duolingo figures: 115 in the TOEFL row and 95 in the IELTS row. Confirm which applies with the international admissions office before relying on Duolingo. ENMU's institution code is 4299.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ENMU programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Eastern New Mexico 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 Eastern New Mexico University require?+
IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.
What TOEFL score does ENMU need?+
TOEFL iBT 61 for undergraduates and 79 for graduate applicants.
Does ENMU accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Undergraduates need 95. The graduate rows list both 95 and 115, so confirm with admissions.
Do international students need the SAT or ACT at ENMU?+
No. The page says no SAT or ACT scores are required for international admission.
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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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