Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Stockton undergraduate English minimums
From Stockton's international admission application page. The same minimums apply to first-year and transfer applicants.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 overall band |
| TOEFL | 4 (1 to 6 scale), 79 internet-based, 213 computer-based |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 |
| Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency | 176 or above |
| ELS Intensive English | Level 112 |
Waivers
Stockton waives the requirement for applicants with three or more academic years at an American high school, AP English Language and Composition at 3 or higher, qualifying IB results, or qualifying GCE, GCSE or IGCSE English grades. A US regionally accredited or IB diploma from an English-only school can also count.
Applicants finishing school in listed countries such as Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom may be exempt, though Stockton can still ask for proof. Waivers are evaluated individually.
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Score rules
Results must come through the official testing portal by the application deadline. Stockton prefers the most recent scores and does not superscore. The page covers undergraduate admission; graduate applicants should check Stockton's graduate pages.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Stockton programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Stockton 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 Stockton University need?+
An overall IELTS band of 6.5 for international first-year and transfer applicants.
Does Stockton accept Duolingo?+
Yes, with a minimum of 105.
Does Stockton superscore IELTS or TOEFL?+
No. Stockton does not superscore multiple results and prefers the most recent.
Can a low IELTS subscore matter at Stockton?+
Yes. Stockton reviews each subscore and may deny admission or recommend ESL if one is too low.
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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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