Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Georgia College English scores by level
From Georgia College's international applications page. It gives overall IELTS scores with no band minimums.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 69 (4 from 21 Jan 2026), PTE 53, SAT reading + writing 480, ACT English 17 |
| Graduate | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 from 21 Jan 2026), PTE 58 |
Other routes and test rules
Undergraduates can also submit other English proficiency results approved by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. Duolingo is not named on the page.
Applicants with no university transfer credit must submit SAT or ACT results unless a waiver is granted, and the page notes that students waived from SAT or ACT must still prove English proficiency.
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How to check your score
Some undergraduate and graduate programmes have further requirements listed in the catalog. The application checklist explains how to send official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores; Georgia College's ETS code is 5252.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Georgia College programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Georgia College & 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 Georgia College require?+
IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.
Does Georgia College accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE 53 for undergraduates and 58 for graduate study.
Does Georgia College accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not on the page's list. Check with the International Education Center before relying on it.
Do international undergraduates need the SAT at Georgia College?+
Applicants with no university transfer credit must submit SAT or ACT unless a waiver is granted.
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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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