Garden City, New York, US
Adelphi University: English test requirements
Adelphi publishes one list of English test minimums for all non-native English speakers, without separating undergraduate and graduate study, with country and schooling waivers. Applicants below the minimums can be directed to Adelphi International partner programmes, and PTE is listed for that route only.
Checked on 2 Nov 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
All 6.5+
TOEFL iBT
All 80+
PTE Academic
All 54
Duolingo English Test
All 110+
All international applicants
One set of minimums for all non-native English speakers; scores are valid for two years and must be official. The test is waived for listed countries, three or more years at a US high school, SAT EWR 550 or higher, or a British, American, Canadian or Australian curriculum school taught in English. An ELS 112 certificate is also listed. Applicants below the minimums may be directed to Adelphi International partners' Accelerator programmes.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS (One Skill Retake accepted) | 6.5+ | Accepted | |
| TOEFL iBT (MyBest scores accepted) | 80+ | Accepted | |
| PTE Academic | 54 | Only in some casesListed as 'AUI only' (Adelphi International). | |
| Duolingo English Test (DET, web-based) | 110+ | Accepted | |
| LanguageCert | B2 | Accepted | |
| Michigan English Test (MET) | 61+ | Accepted |
“We require all non-native English speakers to take and pass one of several available proficiency exams.”
International Admissions: English proficiency requirements
Other tests the university lists
- Michigan English Test 61+
- LanguageCert B2
- ELS 112 certificate
- SAT EWR 550+ (waiver)
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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