Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Jefferson undergraduate English requirements
From Jefferson's first-year application page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (first-year) | 6.5, no sub-score below 6 | TOEFL iBT 80 (no sub-score below 20) before 21 January 2026, or 4.0 (no sub-score below 4) after; Duolingo 115; PTE Academic or Express 53 |
| Other accepted options | - | TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (no sub-score below 8), SAT 500 Math and EBRW, ACT English 19 |
Waivers and other ways to qualify
You may qualify for an English exam waiver if you are from a country where English is the official language, or if you studied in the US for three or more years and received a US high school diploma.
Applicants who do not qualify for a waiver can also meet the requirement through ELS Level 112, or English Composition 1 and 2 at a US college or university with a C or better.
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How to check
This page covers first-year undergraduate applicants. Graduate and professional applicants should check the English requirement on their own programme page.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Jefferson programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson University require?+
IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score below 6 for first-year undergraduates.
Does Jefferson accept Duolingo?+
Yes, with a minimum score of 115.
What PTE score does Jefferson need?+
PTE Academic or Express 53.
How old can my IELTS score be for Jefferson?+
Exam results must be dated within two years of application submission.
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Guide updated on 30 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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