Speech-Language Pathology

Communication Science and Disorders, B.S.

 Program Admission Requirements

• Admission to Maryville University
• Freshman applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and a minimum 22 ACT or SAT CR+M score range of 1090-1120 or SAT CR+M single score of 1110. All test values must be earned on the same exam.
• Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or counselor addressing the applicant’s academic potential, maturity and personal character.
• A written personal statement will be required, outlining the applicant’s understanding of the profession of speech pathology/audiology and why s/he wishes to join this profession.
• A combined score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL is acceptable with minimum sub-scores of the following: speaking sub-score of 27, writing sub-score of 23, reading sub-score of 23, and listening sub-score of 27, for students whom English is a second language. A TOEFL paper based score of 600 with sub-scores of speaking 62, writing 60, reading 57, and listening 62 is acceptable. An IELTS score of 6.0 or higher is also acceptable.

Transfer Students

Transfer students are considered for admission primarily on the basis of their academic work at all transfer institutions as reflected in their required college or university transcripts.

• A 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in college work is required for admission.
• A 22 ACT or SAT CR+M score range of 1090-1120 or SAT CR+M single score of 1110. All test values must be earned on the same exam.
• High school transcripts are required for transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable hours.
• A maximum of 68 credit hours from a two-year college will be counted toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• For the completion of a bachelor’s degree, at least the last 30 credit hours must be taken at Maryville.
• One half of the major must be taken at Maryville.