Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Bentley TOEFL minimums by level
From Bentley's first-year applicant page and graduate admissions FAQ. The undergraduate overall figure is a preferred score; the section scores are required minimums.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, test from 21 Jan 2026 | 4.5 overall preferred | Each section 4.5 minimum |
| Undergraduate, test before 21 Jan 2026 | 90 overall preferred | Each section 20 minimum |
| Undergraduate, TOEFL Essentials | 10 overall preferred | Reading 10, Writing 10, Listening 9.5, Speaking 9 |
| Graduate | 100 | Listed in the English language test FAQ |
How Bentley handles TOEFL scores
Undergraduate admissions accepts only English tests completed in the last two years, does not accept self-reported English scores and does not superscore. Send scores from ETS using code 3096; the graduate FAQ gives the same code for TOEFL and GRE scores.
For comparison, the undergraduate page prefers IELTS 7 with each band at 6.5, and the graduate FAQ lists IELTS Academic 7.0.
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If your TOEFL score is below Bentley's level
Neither page offers conditional admission. Undergraduates can have the English test waived with 650 or more on SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 29 or more on ACT reading and English, or four or more years at school in the US without an ESL programme. Graduate applicants may qualify for a waiver through citizenship of an approved English-speaking country or a degree taught entirely in English.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Bentley programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Bentley want for undergraduates?+
A preferred 4.5 overall with each section at least 4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026, or 90 overall with each section at least 20 for earlier tests.
What TOEFL score does Bentley list for graduate programmes?+
100 on the TOEFL iBT.
What is Bentley's TOEFL code?+
3096.
Does Bentley superscore the TOEFL?+
No. Undergraduate admissions does not superscore or accept self-reported English test results.
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