University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Capital University?

Capital University in Ohio asks undergraduates for a TOEFL iBT overall score of 71 and most graduate applicants for TOEFL 80. The ABSN and Law programmes need 100. Scores must come directly from the testing agency and be from the last two years. Students entering the ESL/Intensive English Program do not need a test score.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Capital TOEFL minimums by level

From Capital's English proficiency page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate71 overallPaper-based 530 with Reading and Listening 50
Graduate (most programmes)80
ABSN and Law100

How Capital handles TOEFL scores

Undergraduate TOEFL scores must be official and come directly from the testing agency. Self-uploaded TOEFL scores are not treated as official. English test scores must be from the last two years. The page does not state a MyBest or Home Edition rule.

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 same page sets IELTS at 6.0 for undergraduates, 6.5 for most graduate programmes and 7.0 for the ABSN and Law.

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If your TOEFL score is below Capital's level

Students admitted to the ESL/Intensive English Program do not need a test score, but elementary proficiency is required, and the programme gives the institutional paper-based TOEFL to enrolled students at the end of each term. Graduate applicants are asked to confirm their exact requirement with their admissions counsellor.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Capital University require for undergraduates?+

71 overall on the TOEFL iBT.

What TOEFL score does Capital require for graduate study?+

80 for most programmes, and 100 for the ABSN and Law.

How old can my TOEFL score be for Capital?+

It must be from the last two years.

Can I enter Capital without a TOEFL score?+

Only through the ESL/Intensive English Program, which needs elementary proficiency but no test score.

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Guide updated on 31 October 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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