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Southern Methodist University English Language Requirment
Undergraduate English proficiency
Applicants who graduate from a high school abroad that does not have an English-based curriculum (not bilingual) are required to submit English proficiency scores. This ensures the best chance to fully benefit from the University’s academic and social opportunities.
SMU’s approved exams and recommended minimum subscores:
- TOEFL: 90 with minimum subscores:
- Reading and listening: 20+ in each section
- Writing and speaking: 24+ in each section
- ACT: recommended score of 6.5 with minimum subscores:
- Reading and listening: 6.5
- Writing and speaking: 6.5
- Duolingo English Test (DET): 115
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 60
English proficiency scores are not required for students:
- Who attended a high school with an English-based curriculum
- Have an SAT critical reading and writing score of 580+
- Have an ACT writing score of 25+
Southern Methodist University English Proficiency Test Scores
Southern Methodist University recommends that international students take various English Proficiency Tests, such as TOEFL iBT or IELTS, and accepts the following minimum scores for admission:
| Tests accepted | Minimum scores required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 with specific minimum sub-score requirements |
| IELTS | 6.5 or higher |
| Southern Methodist University - Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 51,900 |
| Postgraduate | $ 27,700 |
| Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 19,700 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 13,600 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Southern Methodist University - English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.5 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 90 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 90 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Southern Methodist University - Contact Details |
|---|
| Address |
| 6185 Airline Road Suite 310b,Dallas 6185 Airline Road Suite 310b 75205 |
| kwyper@smu.edu |
| Phone |
| +1 2147682000 |