What is the TOEFL score for Portland State University?

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Akanksha Malhotra
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International students are required to submit English language proficiency scores for Portland State University admissions. The test scores that are accepted are TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, and Duolingo. Check the minimum scores required in these tests from the table given below:

Tests

Minimum Score for UG Courses

Minimum Score for Graduate Courses

TOEFL

71 on iBT, with minimum sub-score of 15 in Reading and Writing

80 on iBT, with minimum sub-scores of 18 in Reading and Writing

IELTS

Overall 6.0, with minimum 6.0 in Reading and Writing

Overall 6.5, with minimum sub-scores of 6.5 in Reading and Writing

PTE

Overall 53

Overall 60

Duolingo

110 or above

120 Overall

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