Applicants whose first language is not English or whose high school program was not taught in English must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score.
Applicants whose first language is English or have attended an English-speaking school must submit an SAT or ACT score.
The minimum TOEFL score needed in order to be considered for admission is 78 on the IBT (internet-based TOEFL), with at least 16 on each individual section, but preference is given to students with 85 and higher. The minimum IELTS score needed in order to be considered for admission is 6.0 on the IELTS. The Duolingo score required to be considered for admission is 100. Please find more information about the TOEFL at www.ets.org/toefl and about the IELTS at www.ielts.org and about Duolingo at duolingo.com.
SAT – Evidence-based Reading and Writing score of 500 without the writing. The writing portion is neither required nor recommended at Appalachian. The Appalachian State University SAT code is: 5010.
ACT – Composite score of 20. The writing portion is neither required nor recommended at Appalachian. The Appalachian State University ACT code is: 3062.
Completion of 4 years at an accredited IB high school, US high school, or high school from one of these English-speaking countries with an average of 70% or higher in all English and reading intensive courses (for undergraduate study).
Completion of at least one year of full-time study and be in good academic standing in a degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the US or from one of these English-speaking countries (for undergraduate transfer or graduate study).