Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Texas Lutheran minimum scores
From Texas Lutheran's international admissions page, which has a checklist for each applicant type. The minimum scores are the same in each one.
| Applicant | IELTS | TOEFL |
|---|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate | 6.5 | iBT 80, paper 550, computer 213 |
| Transfer undergraduate | 6.5 | iBT 80, paper 550, computer 213 |
| On-site graduate (MS Data Science, Master of Athletic Training) | 6.5 | iBT 80, paper 550, computer 213 |
| Online graduate and doctoral | 6.5 | iBT 80, paper 550, computer 213 |
Waivers and substitutes
The page says any student, whatever their nationality, who completes secondary education or earns a tertiary degree from an accredited institution in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the Bahamas or the United Kingdom is exempt from submitting English proficiency scores.
Undergraduates whose native language is English may send SAT or ACT results instead: 500 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, or 21 on the ACT English and Reading sections. Graduate and doctoral students graduating from a regionally accredited institution within the United States do not need to submit proof of English proficiency.
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The undergraduate checklists also ask for a Confidential Report of Proficiency in English form, and say scores must be sent directly from the testing service. The page lists TOEFL and IELTS only, not PTE Academic or Duolingo.
The page also notes that international students on face-to-face programmes need a non-immigrant visa, and that online programmes do not give one.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Texas Lutheran programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Texas Lutheran 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 score does Texas Lutheran University need?+
IELTS 6.5 for first-year, transfer, on-site graduate and online graduate applicants.
Does Texas Lutheran accept Duolingo or PTE?+
The page lists official TOEFL or IELTS scores only.
Can I skip the test if I studied in the UK or Canada?+
Yes. Completing secondary education or a tertiary degree in the UK, Canada (excluding Quebec), Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the Bahamas exempts you, per the page.
Do US graduates need the test for a Texas Lutheran master's?+
Graduate and doctoral students graduating from a regionally accredited US institution need not submit proof of English proficiency.
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Guide updated on 4 November 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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