English proficiency
English proficiency is not required for admission to Kansas State University. However, you must meet the English Proficiency Standards before you enroll in courses.
Choose the option that best works for you.
Waive English classes
Test scores
Scores cannot be more than 2 years old
- ACT: 21 or above on English
- Cambridge O (GCE/IGCSE) Level English Language: A
- Cambridge AS & A Level English Language: C
- Cambridge English B2 First: Grade of A
- Cambridge English C1 Advanced: Grade of A, B, or C
- Cambridge English C2 Proficiency: Level C1 or Grade of A, B, or C
- Duolingo English Test (DET): 110 or above
- Eiken: Pre-1 Score
- IELTS: 6.5 or above
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 53
- SAT: 460 on Evidence-based Reading & Writing
- TOEFL:
- 79 or above (including TOEFL iBT “My Best Score") – test dates before January 21, 2026
- 4.5 or above (including TOEFL iBT “My Best Score”) – test dates on or after January 21, 2026
Transfer students from a U.S. institution
- Completion of English Composition I and II (or an equivalent) with grades of C or higher
Students who have attended a U.S. high school
- Completion of four years of English with grades of C or higher
International Baccalaureate
- Completion of any Group 1, English A course with an exam score of 4 or higher.
- Completion of Group 2, English B Higher Level (HL) with an exam score of 6 or higher.
Pre-place in English classes
Submit qualifying TOEFL, IELTS, or DET scores and know your study plan for the first year before you arrive.
Test with K-State
We recommend taking our online WildCAT English Test before arriving to K-State!
If you prefer, you can take the English Proficiency Test (EPT) once you get to campus by contacting the English Language Program at elp@k-state.edu. Depending upon your scores and admission status, you will be placed in full-time intensive English classes, part-time English and academic classes, or full-time academic classes.
Students can provide official documentation of English proficiency until 12:00 p.m. (noon) of the last day of enrollment (usually a Friday) before the first day of classes. After this time, scores from the WildCAT/EPT will determine students’ placement for the current semester. Any evidence of English proficiency provided after this time will be used for placement the following semester.