Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
A&M-Texarkana English requirements
From A&M-Texarkana's international admissions page. It gives an overall IELTS score only. First-year and transfer students must meet the language requirement as well as their academic criteria.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (first-year and transfer) | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 71, PTE 50, Duolingo 105, ACT English 19, SAT EBRW 480 |
| Graduate | Not stated | Contact the programme coordinator |
Other ways to meet the requirement
You also meet it by completing ENG 1301 and ENG 1302 at a US institution with a C or better, completing all four years of high school in the US, or transferring in at least 48 credit hours from an English-speaking country or programme. Citizens of a listed group of countries are exempt, including Nigeria, Ghana, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (except Quebec). India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are not listed.
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Admission and how to check
First-year applicants also need one of: an ACT composite of 21, a combined SAT of 1060 (March 2016 or later), or a high school GPA of 2.75. Transcripts must come directly from the school, and NACES or AICE evaluations are accepted. Graduate applicants should contact their programme coordinator, because the page does not set a graduate English score.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your A&M-Texarkana programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Texas A&M University-Texarkana 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 Texas A&M-Texarkana need?+
IELTS 6.0 overall band for international undergraduate applicants.
Does A&M-Texarkana accept PTE and Duolingo?+
Yes. PTE 50 or Duolingo 105.
Are Nigerian applicants exempt at A&M-Texarkana?+
Yes. Nigeria is on the list of countries whose citizens are exempt.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at A&M-Texarkana?+
The page does not say. Graduate applicants must contact their programme coordinator for admission criteria.
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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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