Wright State English requirements at a glance
Sources: International Admissions' graduate admission requirements, its list of English-official-language countries and the undergraduate admission requirements. Graduate section minimums and score validity are not stated by Wright State.
| Level | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | Duolingo | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate (university minimum) | 6 | 4.0 (old scale 79) | 110 | 57 |
| Undergraduate first-year | 5.5 (no subscore below 5.0) | 3.5 (old scale 61) | 105 | 51 |
| Undergraduate, Engineering and Computer Science | Not stated | 71 (old scale) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Undergraduate, English major | 6.5 | 79 (old scale) | Not stated | 58 |
Graduate: IELTS 6, and higher bars by department
If your native language is not English and you have no degree from a regionally accredited US college, you need one of these scores; Duolingo 110 is accepted as an alternative, and completing an accepted Intensive English Program also exempts you. Advisors may require an English writing placement test. The MS Electrical Engineering requirement sheet lists TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.0 and PTE 57, and marks LEAP as "Yes, conditional admission".
Graduates of a school in a country where English is the official language for higher education need no test. The list includes Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore and South Africa, and India is not on it. Wright State's MBA accepts Indian three-year degrees with Division I from NAAC A-rated colleges. See graduate requirements.
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High school applicants need a 2.5 GPA and TOEFL 3.5 (61), IELTS 5.5 with no subscore below 5.0, Pearson PTE 51, Duolingo 105, Cambridge 162 or SAT reading and writing 510. Engineering and Computer Science asks for TOEFL 71, and the English major TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5 or PTE 58. Transfers with 12 US semester hours are exempt. See undergraduate requirements.
Student visa and next steps
The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement Wright State sets for admission, which leads to your Form I-20. For the wider picture of studying in the US with each test, see IELTS for the USA and PTE for the USA.
Requirements change between admission cycles. Check the Wright State graduate admission requirements page again before you book a test, and check your own program page, which can set a higher bar.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do I need for an MS at Wright State?+
IELTS band 6 or higher. Several departments or programs set higher English requirements, so check your program.
Does Wright State accept Duolingo and PTE?+
Yes. Graduate minimums are Duolingo 110 and Pearson PTE 57; undergraduates need Duolingo 105 or PTE 51.
Are Indian students exempt from IELTS at Wright State?+
No. India is not on Wright State's list of countries with English as the official language of instruction in higher education.
What TOEFL score does Wright State need on the new scale?+
4.0 for graduate admission (79 on the old scale) and 3.5 for undergraduate admission (61 on the old scale).
Will I take an English test after admission to Wright State?+
You may. Academic advisors can require an English writing placement test, and failing it can mean extra English classes.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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