Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Whitworth English scores by level
From Whitworth's international admissions process page and its international graduate students page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 56, Duolingo 110, SAT 500, ACT English 24 |
| Graduate | 7.0 | TOEFL iBT 88 |
Exemptions and other routes
Undergraduates from listed English-speaking countries, including Kenya, South Africa, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec) and the United Kingdom, do not need a test. AP English Language or Literature at 3, WASSCE English at C4, O-Level English (First Language) at C or IB SL English A at 4 also meet the requirement. Undergraduate scores can be self-reported.
Graduate admissions may waive the test for a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or from a country where English is the official language. The graduate page names the IELTS General Test, so confirm which IELTS version they want before you book.
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How to check your score
Graduate scores must be sent directly to graduate admissions by the testing agency. Neither page describes conditional admission.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Whitworth programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Whitworth 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 Whitworth University require?+
IELTS 6.5 for undergraduates and 7.0 for graduate programmes.
Does Whitworth accept PTE and Duolingo?+
Undergraduates can use PTE 56 or Duolingo 110. The graduate page lists only TOEFL and IELTS.
Does Whitworth accept WAEC English?+
Undergraduates can use WASSCE English at C4.
Can I self-report my IELTS score to Whitworth?+
Undergraduates can self-report. Graduate scores must come directly from the testing agency.
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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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