Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Roger Williams English requirements by level
From the undergraduate international admission requirements page and the international graduate applicants page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.5 | TOEFL 79 (before 21 Jan 2026) or 4.0 (after), Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 53 |
| Graduate | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 85, Duolingo 110 |
| Graduate: Master of Architecture | 6.5 | Also ELS Level 112 |
Waivers
Undergraduates can have the test waived as citizens of a country where English is the primary language, or with two years of standard English at B or better in an English-medium high school, SAT EBRW 550, ACT English Writing 20, IB English SL or HL 6, AP English 5, A-Level English B or better, or an agreed partner ESL programme.
Graduate applicants are exempt with a US bachelor's degree that included at least 90 credits of English-based coursework, a US master's with at least 30 such credits, or citizenship of a country whose official language is English.
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Conditional admission
Undergraduates with scores below the standard, or with no scores, may be considered for conditional admission, as long as they show English proficiency before the I-20 is issued. RWU still suggests sending any scores you have to get the best placement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Roger Williams programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University require?+
IELTS 6.5 for both undergraduate and graduate applicants.
Does Roger Williams accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 105 for undergraduates and 110 for graduate applicants.
Does Roger Williams offer conditional admission?+
Yes for undergraduates with low or no scores, provided they prove English proficiency before the I-20 is issued.
Does Roger Williams accept PTE?+
Undergraduates can use PTE Academic 53. The graduate page lists TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo.
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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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