California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) English Requirements

California, United States

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is one of 23 universities in the California State University (CSU) System and one of three polytechnic universities in California. Located in Pomona, Southern California, it is known for its polytechnic 'learn-by-doing' philosophy and hosts hundreds of international students from over 30 countries.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English Test	No published minimum
TOEFL iBT	No published minimum
IELTS Academic	No published minimum
PTE Academic	No published minimum
Cambridge English	No published minimum

Sources: catalog.cpp.edu/content.php ↗

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English Test	Unknown
TOEFL iBT	No published minimum
IELTS Academic	No published minimum
PTE Academic	Unknown
Cambridge English	Unknown

Sources: catalog.cpp.edu/content.php ↗catalog.cpp.edu/content.php ↗

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Requirements are read from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)'s own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.