Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Missouri Western English requirements by level
From Missouri Western's international admissions page, its undergraduate catalogue section for international students and its graduate catalogue section.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 5.5 | TOEFL 61 (before 21 Jan 2026) or 3.5 (from 21 Jan 2026), Duolingo 95, PTE 44, iTEP 3.7 |
| Master's | 6.0 | TOEFL 79 or 4, Duolingo 105, PTE 53, iTEP 3.9 |
Other ways to meet the requirement
The international admissions page also accepts three years of secondary or post-secondary education at a school whose primary language is English, or a transfer from a US college with a C or better in an approved English composition course.
The graduate catalogue waives the test for 24 credit hours of upper-level undergraduate coursework or 12 credit hours of graduate coursework at an English-medium institution outside the US (with a 3.0 cumulative GPA), and for some other routes listed there.
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How to check
Missouri Western issues the I-20 once you are admitted and have sent the financial support form, proof of funds and a passport copy. Graduate students on F-1 visas must study full time in fall and spring.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Missouri Western programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Missouri Western 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 Missouri Western require?+
IELTS 5.5 for bachelor's programmes and 6.0 for master's programmes.
Does Missouri Western accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 95 for bachelor's and 105 for master's.
What PTE score does Missouri Western need?+
PTE 44 for bachelor's and 53 for master's.
Can English-medium schooling replace IELTS at Missouri Western?+
Yes. Three years of secondary or post-secondary study at a school whose primary language is English is accepted.
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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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