University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Weber State University?

Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, asks undergraduate international applicants for IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.0 in each section, and it accepts the IELTS One Skill Retake. The alternatives include Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 46 and TOEFL iBT 61 (4 for tests from 21 January 2026). Graduate programmes set their own requirements.Source: Weber State University official English requirements · checked 29 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026

Weber State English requirements by level

From Weber State's new international student admissions page and international graduate admissions page.

ProgrammeIELTS AcademicOther tests
Undergraduate6.0, with 5.0 in each section (One Skill Retake accepted)TOEFL iBT 61 (4 from 21 Jan 2026), PTE Academic 46, Duolingo 105, SAT 420, ACT English 17, CEFR B2
GraduateSet by each programmeApply to the programme first

Other routes and exempt countries

Undergraduates can also meet the requirement with the IB Diploma from an accredited high school, three years at a US high school, a C or better in a college English composition course in the US, 24 credits of US university coursework taught in English, or level 8 at Weber State's English Language Institute with a B average.

Native English speakers from a listed group of countries are exempt, including Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, the UK and Caribbean nations. Nigeria, Ghana, India and Pakistan are not listed, and the office may ask anyone for more evidence case by case.

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Graduate admission and fees

Graduate students must first be accepted by their programme through the Office of Graduate Studies before international admission is processed. The graduate page says the university sets minimum benchmarks but individual programmes can ask for higher scores or grant waivers. Undergraduates pay a $65 application fee; new out-of-country students pay a $250 tuition deposit after visa approval.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Weber State programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Minimum vs competitive score

Where Weber 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 score does Weber State University need?+

IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.0 in each section for undergraduate admission.

Does Weber State accept the IELTS One Skill Retake?+

Yes. The undergraduate page says it accepts the IELTS One Skill Retake.

Does Weber State accept PTE and Duolingo?+

Yes. PTE Academic 46 or Duolingo 105 for undergraduates.

What IELTS do I need for a Weber State master's?+

Each graduate programme sets its own requirement and can ask for more than the university minimum.

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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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