Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
SUNY Brockport English requirements by level
From Brockport's international first-year requirements and graduate international requirements.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (first-year) | 6 | TOEFL iBT 76 (or 4), Duolingo 110, PTE 53 |
| Graduate | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 79 (or 4.5), TOEFL paper 550, Duolingo 115 |
Waivers
For undergraduates the requirement may be waived if you completed your education in an English-speaking country, studied in the US for two years, or completed the IB programme or similar.
Graduate applicants whose native language is English, or who completed a degree taught primarily in English, are encouraged to contact the Center for Graduate Studies at gradadmit@brockport.edu, as the requirement can be waived in those cases.
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Conditional admission and how to check
Undergraduates without one of the listed scores can submit an inquiry form to see if they qualify for conditional admission. Graduate scores must be sent officially to the Center for Graduate Studies. Brockport's TOEFL code is 2537.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Brockport programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where State University of New York at Brockport 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 SUNY Brockport require?+
IELTS 6 for first-year undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.
Does SUNY Brockport accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 110 for undergraduates and 115 for graduate applicants.
Can I get conditional admission to Brockport?+
Undergraduates without a qualifying score can submit an inquiry form to see if they qualify for conditional admission.
Can I skip IELTS at Brockport with an English-medium degree?+
Graduate applicants with a degree taught primarily in English should contact the Center for Graduate Studies, as the requirement can be waived.
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