English Language Proficiency

 

 

Below are the scores a student must achieve on English proficiency tests in order to satisfy the English proficiency requirement.

English Proficiency Tests Score
Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT)
UMD Passing Score  575
*Semi-intensive English 475 - 574
*Intensive English 474 or lower
 
Computer-Based TOEFL (CBT)
UMD Passing Score 233
*Semi-intensive English 153 - 232
*Intensive English 152 or lower
 
Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT)
UMD Passing Score 100
*Semi-intensive English 84 - 99
*Intensive English 83 or lower
 
Maryland English Institute Placement Exam (MEIP)
UMD Passing Score 230
*Semi-intensive English 190 - 229
*Intensive English 189 or lower
 
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
UMD Passing Score 7
*Semi-intensive English lower than 7
*Intensive English lower than 6.5


* If otherwise admissable a student will be granted conditional admission.

**Note: The English proficiency requirement may be waived if a student has a Verbal SAT I score of 480 or higher or if the student has earned an associates degree.