Test Scores for English Proficiency Requirement (for Bachelor’s Degree Programs)
| Full Admission | Full Admission Foundation | |
| TOEFL iBT after 1/21/2026* | 4.0+ | 3.5 |
| TOEFL iBT before 1/21/2026* | 74+ | 69-73 |
| TOEFL PBT | 536+ | 523-535 |
| IELTS | 6.0+ | 5.5 |
| Duolingo | 105+ | 95-100 |
| PTEA | 46+ | 36-45 |
Reporting Scores
- Applicants must send TOEFL scores from ETS electronically to school code 1473.
- Applicants can upload a copy of their official IELTS or Duolingo score report into the application portal online.
- English proficiency test scores cannot be more than two years old.
Admission Type Descriptions
All new students are required to be placed into the appropriate English course upon arrival at UWM. Based on your scores used for admission, you’ll be placed in one of the following options, each of which may adjust your path to graduation.
Full Admission
Students who have full admission will need to take a placement test in English. All students are required to successfully complete English 102 to graduate from UW-Milwaukee.
Full Admission Foundation
Students placing into this category will require successful completion of up to two semesters of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursework, while also taking other courses toward their degree.