Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
USC Upstate English scores
From USC Upstate's international students admissions page. It gives one overall IELTS score with no band minimums.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| International students | 6 | TOEFL iBT 61 (500 paper, 173 computer) |
Other tests and documents
The enrollment checklist asks applicants under 22 to take the SAT or ACT, and anyone whose native language is not English to take TOEFL or IELTS. ISEP exchange students can submit TOEFL, IELTS or ISEP testing scores.
All transcripts must be translated into English, and transcripts from colleges outside the US must go to World Education Services for evaluation. Duolingo and PTE are not on the page.
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How to check your score
The application fee is $100. Graduate applicants submit a separate graduate financial certification form, so check the graduate programme page for any higher English score.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your USC Upstate programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where University of South Carolina Upstate 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 USC Upstate require?+
IELTS 6.
What TOEFL score does USC Upstate need?+
TOEFL iBT 61, paper-based 500 or computer-based 173.
Does USC Upstate accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not listed on the international admissions page.
Do native English speakers need IELTS for USC Upstate?+
No. The page says TOEFL is not required of students whose native language is English.
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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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