Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Truman IELTS levels by programme
From Truman's international admission requirements. No IELTS band minimums are listed.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.5 overall | TOEFL iBT 81; Duolingo 120 |
| Graduate | 6.5 overall | TOEFL iBT 81 (0 to 120) or 4.5 (1 to 6); Duolingo 120 |
| Nursing applicants | 7.0 overall | See Truman's English proficiency page |
Other routes and waivers
Truman accepts other tests if they meet an equivalent measure on its English proficiency page. Waivers are available to US citizens and to students who completed most of their secondary schooling in an approved country. English Composition credit from a US university can also satisfy the requirement. PTE is not mentioned.
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Conditional admission
Undergraduates without proof of proficiency can apply as conditional and must complete a Level 9 English certificate at The Language Company or an approved US ESL programme before full admission. For graduate applicants, the certificate must come from The Language Company on the Truman campus or an approved US ESL programme. Visiting and exchange students cannot apply conditionally.
The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the university's admission requirement, which leads to your Form I-20. For the wider picture, see IELTS for the USA.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Truman programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Truman State 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 does Truman State need?+
An overall IELTS score of 6.5 for undergraduate and graduate admission, or 7.0 for Nursing.
What Duolingo score does Truman need?+
A minimum overall Duolingo score of 120.
Does Truman accept PTE?+
PTE is not mentioned on Truman's admission requirements page.
Can I get conditional admission at Truman?+
Yes, by completing a Level 9 English certificate at The Language Company or an approved US ESL programme before full admission.
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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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