Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
FHU English scores
From FHU's international students admission page. It gives one overall IELTS score with no band minimums.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6 | TOEFL iBT 70 (173 computer, 500 paper), Duolingo 100, ACT English 17, SAT reading subscore 23 |
Admission tests and transfer exemption
International applicants send official ACT (minimum 19), SAT (980) or CLT (64 overall) scores. Transfer students with at least 15 credit hours do not need ACT or SAT.
Transfer students with at least 30 hours from a US regionally accredited institution do not need English scores if their cumulative GPA is 3.00 or higher and they earned a C or higher in all English composition or writing classes. PTE is not listed.
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Visa steps and how to check
After admission, FHU asks for a Financial Certificate with bank statements, then a refundable deposit equal to the estimated first-semester balance, before it mails the I-20. FHU's TOEFL and SAT code is 1230.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Freed-Hardeman programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University require?+
IELTS 6 or higher.
Does FHU accept Duolingo?+
Yes, a Duolingo score of 100 or higher.
Do I also need the ACT or SAT for FHU?+
Yes, as a freshman: ACT 19, SAT 980 or CLT 64. Transfers with 15 or more credit hours do not.
Can transfer students skip IELTS at FHU?+
Yes, with 30 or more US hours, a 3.00 GPA and C or higher in all English composition classes.
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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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