Mississippi State University

English Language Proficiency

In order to register for academic courses at Mississippi State University, international undergraduate students must demonstrate English language fluency. The following demonstration approaches are acceptable:

• TOEFL exam scores that are acceptable are 525/197/71. (some departments require a higher score)
• A 6.0 on the IELTS exam is considered satisfactory (some departments require a higher score)
• A 19 on the ACT's English portion is considered acceptable.

On the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing part of the SAT, a score of 510 is considered acceptable.
For those applicants whose test centres have been closed owing to covid-19 restrictions, the Duolingo English Test (DET) will be temporarily approved on a case-by-case basis. For course placement, further examination through the English Language Institute will be required.

Check here for full details: https://www.admissions.msstate.edu/prospective-students/international-students/admission-requirements