All students are encouraged to submit proof of English proficiency for admission to the University of Dayton. Proof of English proficiency must be submitted directly from the testing center using our institution code (1834).
Proof of English proficiency can be submitted in one of the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
A minimum score of 70 on the Internet-based (iB) test is required for full admission.
ETS is offering a special at-home edition of the TOEFL test. Visit the ETS website to determine if you qualify to take this test.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A minimum overall band score of 6.0 is required for full admission.
IELTS is offering an online version of their test. Visit the IELTS indicator website for further information.
Duolingo English Test (DET)
A minimum score of 105 is required for full admission.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)
A minimum score of 50 is required for full admission.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
A minimum SAT ERW score of 480 is required for full admission.
American College Testing (ACT)
A minimum English score of 21 is required for full admission.
IB English A - HL
A minimum score of 4 in English A HL is required for full admission.
GCSE / O-Levels
A minimum grade of C from Cambridge International Examinations is required for full admission.
Cambridge (C1 Advanced)
A minimum score of 160 is required for full admission.
Hong Kong Diploma, English Language (HKDSE)
A minimum score of 4 or grade B is required for full admission.
ELS
Level 112 Certificate is required for full admission.
International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP)
A minimum overall score of 4.0 is required for full admission. Please note that many majors require a minimum score of 4.5.