Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Radford IELTS levels
From Radford's international application requirements page.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0 overall, 5.5 in reading | TOEFL 68, PTE 50, Duolingo 100 |
| Graduate | 6.5 overall | TOEFL 79, PTE 50 (no separate graduate figure), Duolingo 105 |
Waivers
Applicants may be exempt if they are transferring from a US institution, or previously attended an institution in one of the listed waiver countries.
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Validity and how to check
Scores must be within the last two calendar years. The page does not mention conditional admission or ESL routes.
The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement Radford 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 Radford programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Radford 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 Radford need?+
6.0 overall with 5.5 in reading for undergraduates; 6.5 overall for graduate applicants.
Does Radford accept PTE?+
Yes, PTE 50.
What Duolingo score does Radford need?+
100 for undergraduates and 105 for graduate applicants.
How old can my IELTS be for Radford?+
Within the last two calendar years.
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