University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for La Salle University?

La Salle University in Philadelphia asks international undergraduates, both first-year and transfer, for IELTS 6.0 or greater, TOEFL iBT 80 or Duolingo 105. Graduate students need IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 88 or Duolingo 105. You may be exempt if you studied in an English-based curriculum for three or more years, or come from a territory where English is an official language.Source: La Salle University official English requirements · checked 29 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026

La Salle English requirements by level

From La Salle's English language proficiency page. Overall scores only; no band minimums are listed.

ProgrammeIELTS AcademicOther tests
Undergraduate (first-year and transfer)6.0TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105
Graduate6.5TOEFL 88, Duolingo 105

Exemptions

Undergraduates do not need to submit proof if English is their native language, they studied in an English-based curriculum for three or more years, or they are from a territorial entity where English is an official language.

Graduate students may be waived on the same English-based curriculum and official-language grounds. La Salle asks graduate applicants to contact Admissions about a waiver. Transfer students with US college credits who do not meet a waiver condition are also asked to contact Admissions.

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What the page does not say

The page does not list PTE Academic, a score validity period or a conditional admission route. Since the three-year English-based curriculum exemption is broad, confirm with Admissions that your school or degree counts before you skip the test.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your La Salle programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Minimum vs competitive score

Where La Salle 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 La Salle University require?+

IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate students.

Does La Salle University accept Duolingo?+

Yes, Duolingo 105 at both levels.

Can an English-medium education waive IELTS at La Salle?+

Yes, if you studied in an English-based curriculum for three or more years. Confirm with Admissions.

Does La Salle accept PTE?+

PTE is not on La Salle's English proficiency page.

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Guide updated on 29 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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