University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Benedictine University?

Benedictine University asks international first-year and transfer students on its Lisle and Mesa campuses for a TOEFL iBT score of 79. Graduate applicants need 79 with a writing subscore of at least 20. Scores must be no more than two years old when you apply and must be sent directly from your ETS account.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Benedictine TOEFL minimums by level

From the undergraduate international admissions catalog and the graduate international admission catalog.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate (first-year and transfer)79Lisle and Mesa campuses
Graduate79Writing subscore of at least 20; Lisle and Mesa campuses

How Benedictine handles TOEFL scores

Both catalogs say test scores must be no more than two years old at the time of application, and TOEFL scores must be submitted directly from your ETS account. Only one test score is required. TOEFL iBT score reports issued since January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score alongside the 0 to 120 total; see our guide to the new TOEFL score scale. Where a page above gives only a 0 to 120 figure, that is the figure this guide reports.

For comparison, the undergraduate catalog sets IELTS at 6.5 and the graduate catalog at 6.5 with a writing minimum of 6.

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If your TOEFL score is below Benedictine's level

Both catalogs accept ELS Level 112 in place of a test score. They also allow a waiver after study at an English-medium institution or a year of US coursework, reviewed once all other documents are in. Neither describes conditional admission.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Benedictine programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Benedictine require for undergraduates?+

79 on the iBT.

What TOEFL score does Benedictine require for graduate study?+

79 with a writing subscore of at least 20.

How old can my TOEFL score be?+

No more than two years at the time of application.

Does Benedictine accept ELS?+

Yes, ELS Level 112.

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Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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