Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Mount Union IELTS and other minimums
From Mount Union's English language proficiency page for international students. It has two columns: a minimum score with ESL bridge coursework required, and a minimum score with no ESL coursework required.
| Test | ESL bridge coursework required | No ESL coursework required |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (new scale) | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| PTE Academic | 46 | 55 |
| Duolingo English Test | 85 | 100 |
| MELAB | 80 | Not listed |
| ACT English / SAT | Not listed | ACT English 21 or SAT 590 |
Waivers reviewed case by case
The page says applicants meeting one of these conditions are reviewed case by case for a waiver of the test: two non-ESL English courses at a US high school with at least a B; secondary school completed in an English-speaking country after at least two years of continuous enrolment; an IB Diploma with at least 5, or at least 6 in standard-level English; British O-level English at B or higher; A-level English at C or higher; 24 credit hours of non-ESL study at a US two- or four-year institution with at least a 2.0 GPA; or at least one year of non-ESL post-secondary study in an English-speaking country with at least a 2.0 GPA.
The page's list of English-speaking countries includes Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Gambia among the African countries.
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What the ESL route means
Students who score between 3.5 and 4 on the TOEFL, 46 to 54 on PTE Academic, 5.5 to 6.0 on IELTS or 85 to 99 on Duolingo can be admitted, but must enrol in at least 8 credits of ESL coursework within their first year. Ask admissions how those credits fit in your course before you accept.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Mount Union programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Mount Union 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 the University of Mount Union need?+
6.5 for entry with no ESL coursework. A score of 5.5 to 6.0 can be admitted with at least 8 credits of ESL in the first year.
Does Mount Union accept PTE Academic?+
Yes. The page lists PTE Academic 55 for no ESL coursework and 46 with ESL bridge coursework.
Does Mount Union accept Duolingo?+
Yes. The page lists Duolingo 100 for no ESL coursework and 85 with ESL bridge coursework.
Can I be waived from the English test?+
The page says some applicants are reviewed case by case, for example with an IB Diploma score of 5, O-level English at B or A-level English at C.
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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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