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Claremont Graduate University English Requirements

CWUR #1715

California, United States

Claremont Graduate University (CGU) is a private graduate-only university located in Claremont, California, part of the prestigious Claremont Colleges consortium. Founded in 1925, it offers master's and doctoral programs across disciplines including arts, humanities, social sciences, management, and information systems. CGU's student body is 19% international, representing over 77 countries.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Claremont Graduate University accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Graduate requirements

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

Duolingo English Test125
TOEFL iBT51–6≈95+0–120
TOEFL iBT950–120≈51–6
IELTS Academic7
PTE Academic66
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: cgu.edu/admissions/international-applicants ↗

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Requirements are read from Claremont Graduate University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.