Indiana State English requirements at a glance
Source: Meeting English Language Requirement Scores. Send TOEFL to code 1322; you can also email scores to ISU-GradInfo@indstate.edu for verification.
| Level | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | Duolingo | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6 (business majors 6.5) | 61 (business majors 79) | 95 | 45 |
| Graduate | 6.5 | 79 | 100 | 53 |
Graduate admission: IELTS 6.5
Graduate applicants need TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100, GRE Verbal 149, MELAB 77, ELS level 112, or completion of set levels at listed English programs. Indiana State can make individual exceptions and use other tests case by case. Scores must be two years old or less by the first day of your first term. See required scores and graduate admissions.
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Exemptions and undergraduate admission
You do not need a test if you are a citizen of an exempt country, which include Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia, Liberia, the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. A degree or diploma from an exempt country, or 30 transferable university credits there for graduate applicants (24 for undergraduates), also works if completed within two years before you start. India and Pakistan are not on the list.
Undergraduates need TOEFL 61, IELTS 6, PTE 45, Duolingo 95, MELAB 69 or ELS level 112, among other routes. Applicants to business majors need TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5.
Student visa and next steps
The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement Indiana State sets for admission, which leads to your Form I-20. For the wider picture of studying in the US with each test, see IELTS for the USA and PTE for the USA.
Requirements change between admission cycles. Check the Indiana State English requirement page again before you book a test, and check your own program page, which can set a higher bar.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Indiana 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 do I need for a master's at Indiana State?+
IELTS 6.5 overall.
Does Indiana State accept Duolingo?+
Yes: 100 for graduate study and 95 for undergraduates.
Can I use GRE instead of IELTS at Indiana State?+
Yes. A GRE Verbal score of 149 meets the graduate requirement.
How old can my IELTS score be?+
No more than two years old on the first day of class of your first term.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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