The following are general requirements for most programs at UCA. Some academic programs may require different levels of English proficiency. Graduate Admission English Proficiency Requirements
Test scores or Certificates of English proficiency from a previous institution cannot be accepted.
IMPORTANT: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, international students affected by testing center closures may submit the Duolingo English Test for admission in the Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 semester. The minimum score to meet English language proficiency for undergraduate admission is a 95.
Undergraduate Admission English Proficiency Requirements
| ASSESSMENT | SCORE REQUIRED |
|---|---|
| Completion of UCA's IEP | Grade of B or higher |
| TOEFL*-Internet based | 61 (UCA school code is 6012) 83 (School of Nursing Applicants) |
| TOEFL-Paper based* | 500 |
| IELTS* | 6.0 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic | 43 |
| Cambridge English: Advance score* (CAE) | 162 |
| SAT** | 26 Writing/Language, and 26 in Reading |
| ACT** | 19 Reading and English |
| International Baccalaureate | 5, 6, or 7 on (Language A) English; Literature or Language & Literature |
| English Comp I or II from an accredited US University | Grade of C or higher |
| Citizenship (passport copy) from an exempt country | See the list of exempt countries |
| Duolingo English Test | 95 |
*Test scores must be less than 2 years old.
** Test scores must be less than 5 years old.
Students who have already taken either the ACT or SAT will need to have the appropriate testing agency send the official scores to UCA. We will only accept official scores sent to us from the testing agency. UCA school code for the ACT is 0118; UCA school code for the SAT is 6012.
It may take 3-4 weeks before UCA receives these scores, so please send your results to us as soon as possible.
For a list countries that may not require English proficiency click here.
Graduate Admission English Proficiency Requirements
| ASSESSMENT | SCORE REQUIRED |
|---|---|
| TOEFL*-Internet based | 79 (UCA school code is 6012) |
| IELTS* | 6.5 |
| Degree from a US university | |
*Test scores must be less than 2 years old.
** Test scores must be less than 5 years old.
For additional information contact the Office of International Engagement
501-450-3445 or internationaladmission@uca.edu