University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for North Carolina A&T State University?

North Carolina A&T State University asks undergraduate applicants for IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79-80, Duolingo 105 or PTE 53. The Graduate College sets a lower IELTS bar of 6.0 but higher bars for the others: TOEFL 80, PTE Academic 75 and Duolingo 115. Graduate scores must be within two years of the exam date.Source: North Carolina A&T State 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

NC A&T IELTS levels

From the undergraduate international admissions page and the graduate admission requirements page.

ProgrammeIELTSOther tests
Undergraduate6.5TOEFL iBT 79-80 (PBT 550), Duolingo 105, PTE 53, SAT reading 400, Cambridge C1
Graduate6.0TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 75, Duolingo 115

Other routes and exemptions

Undergraduates can also complete the ELS 112 programme, the INTERLINK Language Program at UNCG, or six hours of transferable US college English from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants from countries where English is the official language and the language of instruction do not need to provide proof.

Graduate exemptions include a degree from an accredited institution in a country with English as an official language and language of instruction, a US college transcript showing a completed programme, English as the native language in your country of origin, or five or more years as a legal US resident. Completing Level 5 at ALA or Interlink also satisfies the requirement.

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Validity and how to check

The graduate page says scores are reportable for two years from the exam date and must be sent directly to the Graduate College. The undergraduate TOEFL code is 5003.

The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement NC A&T sets for admission, which leads to your Form I-20. For the wider picture, see IELTS for the USA.

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

Minimum vs competitive score

Where North Carolina A&T 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 does NC A&T need for undergraduates?+

IELTS 6.5.

What IELTS does NC A&T need for a master's?+

IELTS 6.0 or higher, per the graduate admission requirements page.

Does NC A&T accept PTE?+

Yes: 53 for undergraduates and 75 for graduate applicants.

How long are scores valid for NC A&T grad school?+

Two years from the date of the exam.

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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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