If your native language is not English, you will be required to provide proof of English Language Proficiency for admission.
| Proficiency Assessment | Test Score |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 (code: 5615) |
| Duolingo English | 105 |
| ACT English | 19 (code: 4532) |
| SAT English | 490 (code: 5615) |
| Pearson Academic (PTE) | 53 |
| College Credit | 2 College-level English courses at an accredited U.S. college or university, with grades of C or higher |
| GCSE or GCE English Exam | Letter grades A, B, or C or numerical grades 4-9 |
| International Baccalaureate | Completion of an International Baccalaureate Diploma |
Test scores are valid for two years from the test date and must be submitted directly to Shepherd University from the testing agency.