Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
SUNY Oneonta English requirements by level
From Oneonta's international undergraduate applicants page and international graduate applicants page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 75, PTE 53, Duolingo 110, ELS Level 112 |
| Graduate | 6.5, no sub-score below 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 79 or paper-based 550 |
TOEFL scale and exemptions
Oneonta says it will keep using the 0 to 120 TOEFL score as its official undergraduate requirement during the 2024 to 2026 transition to the new 1 to 6 scale, while it collects data.
For undergraduates, transfer applicants from an accredited US college with an AA or AS, or with two semesters of coursework including a Composition 100 course, can be exempt. Freshmen who attended a US high school submit SAT or ACT scores instead.
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How to check
The graduate page lists only TOEFL and IELTS. If you plan to use PTE or Duolingo for a graduate programme, confirm with Graduate Admissions first.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your SUNY Oneonta programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where SUNY Oneonta 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 Oneonta require?+
IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0 for graduate applicants.
Does SUNY Oneonta accept Duolingo?+
Yes for undergraduates, with a minimum of 110. The graduate page lists only TOEFL and IELTS.
What TOEFL score does SUNY Oneonta need?+
TOEFL iBT 75 for undergraduates and 79 (or 550 paper-based) for graduate applicants.
What PTE score does SUNY Oneonta accept?+
PTE 53 for undergraduates.
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Guide updated on 31 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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