English Language Proficiency

All students have to demonstrate English language proficiency to be admitted to UL Lafayette.

Test Scores

To prove that you have English language proficiency, you must meet the minimum score on at least one of the following tests.

TestScore
TOEFL (Internet-based test)79
TOEFL (paper-based test)550
IELTS6.5
Duolingo100
ACT English18
SAT Evidence-based reading & writing500
Accuplacer Writing250
PTE AcademicUndergraduate: 50
Graduate: 53

If youre from a country where English is the official language or have completed all high school coursework from a country where English is the official language, you do not need to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores to be considered for admission.

How to Submit Your Test Scores

Log in to your student account on the testing services websites to send your scores to UL Lafayettes Office of Undergraduate Admissions:

  • TOEFL test code: 6672
  • Duolingo: Send to 91勛圖
  • ACT test code: 1612
  • SAT test code: 6672
  • IELTS: Scores must be sent to UL Lafayette directly from the testing center.
  • PTE: Select 91勛圖 when requesting scores electronically through PTE.

You can also have your high school send your scores to UL Lafayettes Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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Intensive English Program

If you dont meet the English Language Proficiency requirements, you can apply to UL Lafayettes Intensive English Program.

The Intensive English Program provides academic English-language training to non-native English speakers here on campus.