English Proficiency Test Scores
Submit your English Proficiency Test score. Michigan Tech accepts and requires ONE of the following official scores:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 550 PBT, 213 CBT, 79 iBT (paper-based, computer-based, internet-based)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum 6.5 overall band score (minimum 6.0 on speaking and writing portion)
- SAT 1: minimum 420 writing, 500 critical reading, (550 Math/Quantitative)
- Eiken STEP: minimum P1 (for Japanese applicants; includes speaking portion; score of 2A=ESL, P2=low beginner, 1=accept for grad)
- MELAB: minimum 77 (average of scores on parts 1, 2, and 3) US and Canada test sites only
- Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC): 690
- Available October, 2009: PTE
Have score report sent directly from testing service. Michigan Tech Institution Code Number (for submitting TOEFL and SAT test scores): 1464.
ESL Program
If you score below the minimum required or have no score by the application deadline, you will be considered for our 4-12 month ESL program and ESL (prvisional) admission to Michigan Tech. Undergraduate applicants should apply for ESL and Bachelor's degree admissions with one application. Degree program admission after successful completion of the ESL program requires a TOEFL or other score above minimum, as listed above. Michigan Tech University is an official ETS test site.
Space may be limited for ESL+BS applicants; please apply early. Application and admission requirements and fees subject to change, so please see the English as a Second Language Program site.