English Proficiency Requirement

Students whose native language is not English must meet Washburn's English Proficiency Requirement. Any one of the following can be used to satisfy this requirement.

1. A balanced paper-based TOEFL score of at least 523 (52, 56, 52). This test is given in August and January at WU.
2. A balanced iBT score of 72 (18 for Listening and Speaking, 17 for Reading, 19 for Writing, and 17 on Writing to pass Grammar).
3. A balanced IELTS score of 6.0
4. An earned bachelor's degree or higher earned at an institution of higher learning located in the U.S., England, Australia, or English-speaking Provinces of Canada.
5. Complete both Level I and Level II of all the Intensive English courses at WU with grades of "C" or better.
6. Complete an Intensive English Program at another U.S. institution comparable to Washburn's program. Washburn's IEP staff determine the compatibility.

Please also note:

Students who cannot meet these requirements will be admitted conditionally through the Intensive English Program. Certain departments may have higher TOEFL requirements.

Graduate students should check English proficiency requirements through the appropriate department.

Students who cannot meet the above guidelines will be placed in the Intensive English classes by the staff of the program based on their test scores and transcripts. They must fulfill this requirement as soon as possible.

First time students are required to take a speaking and understanding class regardless of their TOEFL score unless the Intensive English Program grants a waiver.

Students who have completed Freshman Composition at another U.S.-based institution are not automatically exempt from Intensive English courses. They may be required to take the reading and grammar courses if deficiency in those areas is determined.