MA in Speech-Language Pathology
Applications are now closed. Applications for Fall 2027 will open in October 2026.
We do not give any special consideration or advantage to early applications. All required materials along with the application must be submitted by the deadline. Before submitting, please double check your application and all documentation. Once you submit your application, you cannot make any changes. The department will not consider incomplete or late applications. Please use the university's online application portal to apply.
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Program Selection
Campus: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
College: Liberal Arts
Program: Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences – Speech-Language Pathology MA
Term: Fall 2026
Instructions
Please review all the below application requirements to ensure you have the necessary materials. The department does not require the GRE and will not consider test scores. The department also does not require letters of recommendation and will not read any submitted letters.
We also do not require interviews.
Please read our preparatory coursework page for more information on prior coursework.
The application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens/permanent residents and $95 for international applicants.
First-generation students (none of your parents received a 4-year college or university degree) can apply for a fee waiver. Please fill out this fee waiver application form to request one.
The Graduate School offers application fee grants to McNair Scholars.
Admission to a UMN graduate program requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the US or a comparable degree from outside the US.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. The department requires the TOEFL or IELTS exam. The exam date should be within two years of the graduate program start date.
Exemption: Test scores are not required from applicants who meet the Graduate School’s "Education" standard.
Official TOEFL Scores
University of Minnesota Minimum TOEFL Scores for Admission
During the TOEFL scoring scale transition, we will include the required scores according to both the old and new scale.
| Score Category | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| Total Score | 79 (Old); 4.5 (New) |
| Writing Subscore | 21 (Old); 4.5 (New) |
| Reading Subscore | 19 (Old); 4.5 (New) |
Applicants must meet the University's requirements and the department expects a total score of 100 (Old)/5 (New) or higher.
The institution code is 6874.
Official IELTS Scores
University of Minnesota Minimum IELTS Scores for Admission
| Score Category | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| Total Score | 6.5 |
| Writing Subscore | 6.5 |
| Reading Subscore | 6.5 |
Applicants must meet the University's requirements and the department expects a total score of 7.0 or higher.
Official IELTS scores can be sent electronically to the Graduate Admissions Office. When prompted, please select University of Minnesota Graduate Admissions All Campuses from the drop-down menu.
Other English Exams
There are other English language exams available through Duolingo, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced, and other organizations. While you can use them to be admitted to the university, you need an IELTS or TOEFL score to be eligible to be a Teaching Assistant. While the majority of MA students do not receive Teaching Assistant positions, it is an important factor to consider. If you want to use an alternative test, please contact [email protected].
Transcripts and Credentials
Unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions are required with your application (under the Academic History tab). Do not submit a grade audit or summary. All documentation must be in a transcript format.
Please follow instructions on the Transcripts & Credentials page, as well as the specific information given on the International Student Resources page.
Course Details
In the "SLHS and Audiology" section of the application form, you will need to enter information about all Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences/Communication Sciences and Disorders courses you've taken, including the course name, grade, term you took them, and the place you took them. Please copy the information directly from your transcripts. If you have not completed any courses in SLHS/CSD, do not add any courses there. You will not be penalized if you do not have SLHS/CSD courses.
GPA
There is no minimum GPA requirement. The preferred GPA is an undergraduate degree GPA of 2.8 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Personal Statement
Every person has a story that has led them to a career. Because there are a variety of professions that “help” others, please go beyond your initial interaction or experiences with speech-language pathology and share your unique path that has confirmed your decision to specifically pursue speech-language pathology as your career. Additionally, describe how your lived experiences, education, background, and interests have prepared you for graduate studies and professional training at the University of Minnesota. (The statement must be answered in the application and there is a 750 word limit.)
If you wish to explain factors that affected your past productivity, such as family care responsibilities, military service, or other personal challenges (including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic), please address them in your personal statement.
Note: The SLHS admissions committee is looking for you to use this statement to persuade the reader that speech-language pathology is the right fit for you and that you are prepared for graduate school. Please keep this in mind as you complete your personal statement.
Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE) Statement
Diversity of views and experiences is fundamental to the University’s mission, and the University’s faculty, staff, and students share responsibility for the collective achievement of this goal. What have you done to further your knowledge and understanding about equity, diversity, and inclusion? How have you demonstrated your learning? (The statement must be answered in the application and there is a 750 word limit.)
Submit a resume using the SLHS Resume Template.