Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Washburn English requirements
From Washburn's English proficiency requirement page for undergraduate degree programmes. If some sub-scores are lower, one or more Intensive English courses may be required.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0 overall (Academic or Indicator) | Duolingo 105, TOEFL iBT 72 (before 1 Jan 2026) or 4 (after), PTE Academic 49, iTEP Academic 4.0, SAT 480 |
Other ways to meet the requirement
You can also meet the requirement by completing all Level 3 courses of Washburn's Intensive English Program with C or better, completing a comparable intensive English programme at another US institution, spending four years at a US high school, or showing citizenship of a listed English-speaking country.
Test dates must be within the last two years. The TOEFL code for Washburn is 6928, and IELTS results can be sent from your IELTS account or emailed as a student copy to international@washburn.edu.
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Starting in the Intensive English Program
Washburn's international students page says applicants with low test scores can be admitted to the Intensive English Program first, and most of those English class credits count towards a degree programme. Application deadlines are 15 June for fall, 15 November for spring and 1 April for summer.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Washburn programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Washburn 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 Washburn University require?+
An overall band of 6.0 on IELTS Academic or IELTS Indicator for undergraduate programmes.
Does Washburn accept Duolingo?+
Yes. The minimum Duolingo score is 105.
Does Washburn accept PTE?+
Yes. The minimum PTE Academic score is 49.
What if my IELTS score is below 6.0 for Washburn?+
Applicants with low scores can be admitted into the Intensive English Program first, and most of those credits count towards a degree.
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