College Park, Maryland, US
University of Maryland, College Park: English test requirements
Undergraduates face a single passing score per test (IELTS 7, TOEFL 5 or 95, Duolingo 120). Graduate admission has a full-enrolment tier plus conditional routes that add an English course at the Maryland English Institute; these conditional ranges are shown separately and are not admission minimums for full enrolment. PTE is accepted for graduate entry only, and Duolingo for undergraduate entry only.
Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG 7
PG 7
TOEFL iBT
UG 5 / 95
PG 5 / 96
PTE Academic
UG Not on the list
PG 68
Duolingo English Test
UG 120
PG Not on the list
Undergraduate
The page prints a UMD passing score for each test. It also prints lower Maryland English Institute score ranges, but does not say how they affect admission, so they are not recorded here. Scores must be under two years old and sent by the testing agency (UMD code 5814). Waivers can apply, for example four years at a US high school without ESL classes or a US-accredited degree. TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMD passing scoreSource for this group | 7 | 5 (1-6 point scale) / 95 (0-120 point scale) | Not on the listNot named; the page lists Duolingo, IELTS and TOEFL. | 120 |
“Submitted scores must be less than two years old.”
Undergraduate Admissions: English language proficiency
Graduate
General Graduate School minimums; programmes may hold applicants to stricter scores, including only considering full-enrolment scores. A score in the conditional range can lead to admission with an English condition. TOEFL is printed on two scales: tests taken on or before 20 January 2026 (0-120) and tests taken on or after 21 January 2026 (1-6). The page says Intensive English is not offered for Spring 2027. The Graduate School accepts TOEFL MyBest and the highest section scores across IELTS or PTE reports of the same test type.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full enrollmentSource for this group | 7Reading 7, Listening 7, Speaking 6.5, Writing 7 | 5 (taken January 21, 2026 or after) / 96 (taken January 20, 2026 or before)New scale: Reading 5, Listening 5, Speaking 4.5, Writing 5. Old scale: Reading 26, Listening 24, Speaking 22, Writing 24. | 68Writing 68 | Not on the listNot named on the page. |
| Conditional admission: Advanced English Writing CourseSource for this group | 7Reading 7, Listening 7, Speaking 6.5, Writing 6.5Only in some cases | 5 (taken January 21, 2026 or after) / 96 (taken January 20, 2026 or before)New scale: Reading 5, Listening 5, Speaking 4.5, Writing 4.5. Old scale: Reading 26, Listening 24, Speaking 22, Writing 20-23.Only in some cases | 68Writing 67 and belowOnly in some cases | Not on the listNot named on the page. |
| Conditional admission: English Bridge ProgramSource for this group | 6.5Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Writing 6.5Only in some cases | 4.5 (taken January 21, 2026 or after) / 88-95 (taken January 20, 2026 or before)New scale: 4.5 in each section. Old scale: Reading 20-25, Listening 18-23, Speaking 18-21, Writing 20-23.Only in some cases | 61-67Only in some cases | Not on the listNot named on the page. |
| Placement route, not an admission minimum: Intensive English (fall only)Source for this group | 6.0 and belowEach section 6.0Students in this range take the Intensive English course and cannot take academic courses meanwhile. Not offered for Spring 2027. | 0-4 (taken January 21, 2026 or after) / 87 and below (taken January 20, 2026 or before)New scale: 0-4 in each section. Old scale: Reading 20-25, Listening 18-23, Speaking 18-21, Writing 20-23.Students in this range take the Intensive English course and cannot take academic courses meanwhile. Not offered for Spring 2027. | 60 and belowStudents in this range take the Intensive English course and cannot take academic courses meanwhile. Not offered for Spring 2027. | Not on the listNot named on the page. |
“These are the general TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, or PTE Academic requirements that have been established by the Graduate School.”
The Graduate School: English language proficiency requirements
Admissions tests
SAT / ACT · First-year applicants
Optional
UMD says it is test-optional through the Spring and Fall 2027 application cycles; applicants indicate their choice in the application.
“UMD is currently test-optional through to the Spring and Fall 2027 application cycles.”
GMAT / GRE · Full-time MBA
Required
Official GMAT or GRE scores are required unless the applicant qualifies for a waiver (a 3.4 GPA in a quantitative degree, or at least 24 months of relevant work experience). Some dual-degree combinations require GMAT.
“Applicants to the Full-Time MBA program must submit official GMAT or GRE scores unless they qualify for a waiver.”
Other tests the university lists
- Waivers for four years at a US high school without ESL classes, a regionally accredited US degree, or citizenship or schooling in a listed English-speaking country
The page says these are not accepted
- TOEFL MyBest scores (undergraduate)
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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