International Admission - English Proficiency
English Proficiency Requirements (One of the Following)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 71 on the Internet-based exam. *Scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted. UNCW's school code is 5907
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum score of 6.0 on the academic module. Scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted.
- Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 95
- Pearson PTE - minimum score 54
- iTEP Academic - minimum score of 3.7 on iTEP Academic Plus
Waiver Exceptions
- SAT-I Critical Reading sub-section score of 490 or higher (first-year students only). *Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. UNCW's school code is 5907.
- ACT Reading sub-section score of 20 or higher (first-year students only). Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. UNCW's school code is 5907.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ELC program. Level 4 participants must maintain a 3.0 GPA and have an attendance rate above 85% while in the ELC program.
- Completion of two college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher (transfer students only).
For those needing to strengthen proficiency, UNCW offers an English Learning Center (ELC).
