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English Proficiency

English proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:
  • 450 SAT I verbal score
  • Internet Based TOEFL score of 80
  • Paper Based TOEFL score of 550
  • Computer Based TOEFL score of 220
  • A score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS exam (International English Language Testing System) sponsored by Cambridge Examinations.
  • A "C" or better in a regular (not ESL) college level English composition course at an accredited U.S. college or university
  • A score of "C" or better on the UK system A-Levels English Exam, or Hong Kong system HKALE English Exam.
  • The ELS Language Centers' Master level 112 class with a grade of at least "B".

All test scores must be sent to us directly from the testing agencies. When a student takes the SAT I or TOEFL, the testing center will ask you where you would like your scores sent. You must have the University's school code to do this. The Seaver College SAT I and TOEFL code number is 4630. To have your scores sent to Pepperdine, you may also contact the centers below:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 609-771-7100
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) – 866-756-7346