
No single factor in the consideration for admission is more important than a student's ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Course work demands university-level English language proficiency and skills. The University requires all applicants whose native language is not English to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam before they can be considered for final admission. Students should have their test results sent directly to The Catholic University of America.
TOEFL Educational Testing Service — Email: toefl@ets.org P.O. Box 6155 TOEFL Code Number -5104 |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) — Email: ielts@ieltsintl.org 100 E. Corson St., Suite 200 |
Graduate Score | Undergraduate Score | |
TOEFL |
80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category) |
80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category) |
IELTS | varies by program, generally around 6.5 |
6.5 (individual test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall score to ensure proficiency) |
Office of Undergraduate Admission Phone: 202-319-5305 — |
Office of Graduate Admission Phone: 202-319-5057 — |
The English language testing requirement can be waived on a case-by-case basis should the applicant have appropriate documentation of successful completion of one of the following: