Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Utah Tech English scores by level
From Utah Tech's international application information page and its international graduate admission page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing | TOEFL 4 (reading 4.0, writing 4.5) from Jan 2026, or 68 (reading 22, writing 24) before; Duolingo 95; iTEP 3.5 |
| Graduate | 6.0 (baseline) | TOEFL iBT 79 (550 paper), Duolingo 95 |
Who needs a test and other routes
Undergraduates whose secondary schooling was not in the US, Canada (except Quebec), the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand must submit a score. ACT English 17, SAT writing and language 420, the Utah Tech Accuplacer, 24 non-ESL transfer credits from a US institution or graduation from a US high school also count.
If your scores are lower, you can only be issued an I-20 for the ESL programme. The page says ESL can be a single semester for advanced students or up to two years for students with very little English education.
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How to check your score
Graduate scores are a baseline; programmes may set higher English requirements, and those take precedence. Your I-20 is not processed until a graduate programme has accepted you.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Utah Tech programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Utah Tech 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 Utah Tech University require?+
Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with at least 6.0 in reading and writing for undergraduates, and IELTS 6.0 as a baseline for graduate programmes.
Does Utah Tech accept Duolingo?+
Yes, with an overall score of 95 or more.
What if my IELTS score is below 6.0 for Utah Tech?+
You can only be issued an I-20 for the ESL programme, and move to a degree after completing it.
Do graduate programmes at Utah Tech ask for more?+
They can. Programme requirements take precedence where they are higher than the university minimum.
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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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