Speech Language and Hearing Sciences



  • Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Non Degree

The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.

Duolingo: Minimum Overall Required Score: 130
Minimum section requirements:

  • Comprehension: 125
  • Conversation: 130
  • Literacy: 125
  • Production: 125

TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 100
Minimum section requirements:

  • Reading: 22
  • Listening: 22
  • Speaking: 28
  • Writing: 22

TOEFL: Essentials: Minimum Overall Required Score: 9.5
Minimum section requirements:

  • Reading: 9
  • Listening: 10
  • Speaking: 9
  • Writing: 9

IELTS (Academic Module): Minimum Overall Required Score: 7.5
Minimum section requirements:

  • Reading: 7
  • Listening: 7
  • Speaking: 7
  • Writing: 7

NOTE: The Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences does not waive this requirement even if you have earned a degree within the past 24 months from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction. English proficiency test scores are required of all international applicants whose first language is not English.

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
  • Applications are submitted electronically, via the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) and via Purdue’s online application system. Recommendations are only required to be submitted through the CSDCAS application. 

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
  • Applications are submitted electronically, via the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) and via Purdue’s online application system. Recommendations are only required to be submitted through the CSDCAS application. 

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
  • Transcripts must be sent to the Graduate Secretary. (PhD Only)

FallSpringSummer
MS and AuDJanuary 15No EntryNo Entry
PhDDecember 1No EntryNo Entry

Name: Melissa Derflinger
Phone: 765-494-3786
Email: slhsgradsec@purdue.edu
Web: Program Website

Address:
Graduate Programs Secretary
Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences
Purdue University, Lyles-Porter Hall, Room 3048C
715 Clinic Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2122
USA