Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
JBU test scores
From JBU's international students admission page. Unless you have a six-semester transcript from a US-accredited high school, you submit one internationally recognised test score.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.5 (only if English is not your first language) | TOEFL iBT 80 (same condition), ACT 20, SAT 1020, CLT 63, O Levels, A Levels, Caribbean exams |
Test-optional route
If you have a transcript from a US-accredited high school, you may apply without test scores, as JBU's process is test optional for those applicants. JBU will superscore ACT, SAT or CLT for scholarships but not for the admission decision.
Duolingo and PTE are not on the list. JBU's ACT code is 0130 and its SAT and TOEFL code is 6321.
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How to check your score
Transcripts from outside the US go through The Evaluations Company, which the page says costs around $120 to $150. Questions about exams go to the international admissions counsellor.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your JBU programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where John Brown 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 John Brown University require?+
IELTS 6.5 or higher, accepted if English is not your first language.
What TOEFL score does JBU need?+
TOEFL iBT 80 or higher.
Can I use the SAT instead of IELTS at JBU?+
JBU considers ACT 20, SAT 1020 or CLT 63 as the admission test score.
Does JBU accept A Levels?+
Yes. The page says JBU accepts O Levels, A Levels and Caribbean exams.
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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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