Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Binghamton TOEFL minimums by level
From Binghamton's international graduate application requirements and the international first-year page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate (new scale) | 4, no band below 4 | Some departments require higher |
| Graduate (old scale) | 80 | |
| Graduate, TOEFL Essentials | 9 | Essentials MyBest scores accepted |
| First-year undergraduate | No published minimum | Mid 50%: 80 to 95 before 21 Jan 2026; 4.0 to 5.0 from 21 Jan 2026 |
How Binghamton handles TOEFL scores
Graduate admissions accepts the TOEFL iBT at a test centre, the Home Edition and the Paper Edition (no longer offered but still accepted), and accepts TOEFL iBT MyBest scores. Scores go electronically to the Office of Graduate Admissions, not to the department, using code 2535; ETS can take up to two weeks to deliver.
Undergraduates can submit the TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition, using code 2535. Only official scores sent by the testing organisation count, and all test scores must be less than two years old.
For comparison, the graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5 with no band below 5.0, and the undergraduate page gives an IELTS mid-50% range of 6.5 to 7.0.
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If your TOEFL score is below Binghamton's level
Neither page describes conditional admission for a low TOEFL score. Graduate applicants may qualify for a waiver, for example after at least two years of full-time study at an accredited institution in a waiver-eligible country where English is the language of instruction. Undergraduates who studied for four years in English may request a waiver from international admissions.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Binghamton programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Binghamton need for graduate school?+
4 with no band below 4 on the new scale, or 80 on the old scale.
Does Binghamton accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+
Yes. Graduate admissions accepts TOEFL iBT MyBest and TOEFL Essentials MyBest scores.
Is there a minimum TOEFL score for Binghamton undergraduates?+
The page gives no minimum, only a mid-50% range of 80 to 95, or 4.0 to 5.0 from 21 January 2026.
What is Binghamton's TOEFL code?+
2535.
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