Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
FSU English scores by level
From FSU's international admission page. The undergraduate steps give minimum scores; the graduate steps ask for valid TOEFL or IELTS scores without naming a minimum.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6 | TOEFL iBT 61 (500 paper), Duolingo 94 |
| Graduate | Score valid within two years (no minimum on this page) | TOEFL |
Other application steps
Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES member service, or by Atlas Credential Evaluations, with a course-by-course report and GPA. Undergraduates whose calculated GPA is between 2.5 and 2.8 must send SAT or ACT scores.
Graduate applicants may also need programme items such as a statement of purpose and letters of recommendation. The English test is marked as needed only if applicable, so check whether your previous study counts.
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How to check your score
Graduate applicants should confirm the IELTS minimum with the programme they are applying to, as the international page does not state one.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Fayetteville State programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University require?+
IELTS 6 for international undergraduates. The graduate steps ask for a valid score but do not name a minimum.
Does Fayetteville State accept Duolingo?+
Yes, with a minimum of 94 for undergraduates.
What TOEFL score does Fayetteville State need?+
TOEFL iBT 61 or 500 on the paper-based test.
How old can my IELTS score be for FSU graduate study?+
Within the last two years.
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