Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Stanislaus State English requirements by level
From the university's undergraduate admission requirements page and graduate admission requirements page for international students.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (first-year and transfer) | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 61 (old scale) or 3.5 (new scale) |
| Graduate (master's and doctorate) | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 80 (old scale) or 4 (new scale) |
Other ways to meet the requirement
Both pages accept full-time attendance for at least three years, immediately before admission, at a school where English was the primary language of instruction. Transfer credit that meets Stanislaus State's General Education Area A2 (Written Communication) requirement also counts.
Graduate applicants can also qualify by completing over 60 graded units at a US college or university.
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Conditional admission and how to check
The graduate page says Stanislaus State presently does not conditionally admit graduate applicants who have not provided a TOEFL, IELTS or ELS Language Center score with their application. Both pages carry older publication dates, so confirm the current figures with the international admissions office.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Stanislaus State programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where California State University, Stanislaus 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Stanislaus State require?+
IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.
What TOEFL score does Stanislaus State accept?+
TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 on the new scale) for undergraduates and 80 (4 on the new scale) for graduate applicants.
Can I get conditional graduate admission to Stanislaus State without IELTS?+
No. The graduate page says the university presently does not conditionally admit graduate applicants without a TOEFL, IELTS or ELS score.
Can I skip IELTS for Stanislaus State?+
Yes, with three years of full-time English-medium schooling immediately before admission, or transfer credit meeting GE Area A2. Graduates can also use over 60 graded US units.
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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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