Which US colleges do not accept IELTS?

Several US colleges and universities offer alternatives to the IELTS exam for demonstrating English proficiency. Here are some of the notable institutions that do not require IELTS:

Universities Accepting Alternative English Proficiency Tests

California State University

• Accepts TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, and PTE245.

University of Colorado

• Accepts Duolingo English Test and TOEFL. Students can also be exempt if they have studied in an English-speaking country or completed two academic years in the USA245.

Drexel University

• Accepts TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo English Test. Alternatively, students can join the University Preparation Summer Program or the FCBP Program245.

Rice University

• Accepts Duolingo English Test. Students can also request a waiver if they have completed a degree from a university where English is the official medium of instruction245.

University of Dayton

• Accepts TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo English Test. Students can also enroll in the intensive English language program (ELP)245.

University of Iowa

• Accepts TOEFL and Duolingo English Test. Students may also take the on-campus English Proficiency Exam (EPE)245.

University of New Orleans

• Accepts TOEFL and Duolingo English Test24.

National Louis University

• Accepts PTE. Students who completed their education in English can also be exempt from English proficiency tests234.

Northwood University

• Accepts EIKEN, IB, Cambridge English Test, ELS, and PTE Academic245.

University of Delaware

• Accepts TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, and Cambridge English Assessment. Exemptions apply for students who have studied in English-speaking high schools or universities25.

Black Hills State University

• Accepts TOEFL24.

Trenton State College

• Accepts TOEFL, though other admission criteria may apply24.

Arkansas State University

• Accepts TOEFL, PTE, and iTEP24.

Duke University

• Accepts Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Tests, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and TOEFL4.

University of Wisconsin

• Some programs may not require IELTS, but specific alternatives are not detailed in the sources provided3.

Other Universities

• Other universities that do not require IELTS include Western Washington University, Sonoma State University, Notre Dame De Namur University, Illinois State University, Schiller International University, Kendall College, Southeast Missouri State University, Park University, Westcliff University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, DeVry University, Saint Leo University, Oglethorpe University, Seattle Central Community College, Georgia State University, La Sierra University, University of North Alabama, ECPI University, and Baylor University34.

These universities often have specific criteria and alternative tests that can be used to demonstrate English proficiency, so it is important to check the individual university's admission requirements.