University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for City College of New York?

The City College of New York (CCNY) lists TOEFL iBT 61 for undergraduates on CUNY's score table, and 61 is also the graduate minimum. Several graduate programmes ask for more: 73 for the M.S. in Computer Science and for Electrical Engineering, and 79 for the Master of Public Administration. Scores go to institution code 2083 and are valid for two years.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

CCNY TOEFL minimums by level and programme

From CUNY's undergraduate score comparison table, the CCNY graduate admissions FAQ and the programme pages for Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and the MPA in Public Service Management.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate (first year)61From CUNY's four-year college table
Graduate minimum61Several programmes require more
M.S. Computer Science73Paper-based 533
Electrical Engineering (M.E. and PhD)73, or 4.5 on the updated scale
MPA, Public Service Management79, or 4.5 on the updated scale

How CCNY handles TOEFL scores

The graduate FAQ says scores count as official only when sent directly from ETS, are valid for two years from the test date, and go to City College institution code 2083. Applicants with a digital score report can upload it to the application for review. CUNY's graduate international students page also lists City College under TOEFL code 2083.

A degree from a foreign institution taught in English does not exempt you; the FAQ says those applicants still need the minimum TOEFL score. Natives of countries where English is the official language and holders of a degree from such a country are exempt.

For comparison, the graduate FAQ sets IELTS at 6.5 alongside the 61 TOEFL minimum, and CUNY's undergraduate table lists IELTS 6 for City College.

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If your TOEFL score is below CCNY's level

None of the CCNY pages read for this guide describes conditional admission for applicants below the TOEFL minimum. CUNY's graduate page names The English Language Institute at The City College of New York as one place to train for the English tests.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does CCNY require for undergraduates?+

CUNY's score table lists TOEFL iBT 61 for The City College of New York.

What is the CCNY graduate TOEFL minimum?+

61, though several graduate programmes ask for a higher score.

What TOEFL score does CCNY Computer Science need?+

The M.S. in Computer Science asks for TOEFL iBT 73.

What is CCNY's TOEFL code?+

2083.

How long are TOEFL scores valid at CCNY?+

Two years from the test date.

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