University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Concordia University Wisconsin?

Concordia University Wisconsin asks undergraduates for a TOEFL score of 4.0 for tests after 21 January 2026, or 61 for earlier tests. Graduate applicants and the School of Nursing need 4.5, or 79. The Doctor of Physical Therapy and occupational therapy programmes ask for 89, with no exceptions, from a test no more than two years old.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

CUW TOEFL minimums by level

From CUW's international admission requirements page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate (direct admission)4.0 (after 21 Jan 2026); 61 (before)
School of Nursing4.5 (after 21 Jan 2026); above 79 (before)
Graduate (direct admission)4.5 (after 21 Jan 2026); 79 (before)
DPT, MOT and OTD89No exceptions; test no more than two years old

How CUW handles TOEFL scores

The DPT, Master of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy figure is given on the 0 to 120 scale only and applies to applicants who would attend on a student visa. The page does not state a MyBest, Home Edition or institution code 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 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate, nursing and DPT/OT applicants.

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If your TOEFL score is below CUW's level

Students who miss the score can first attend a partner English language school (ELS, WESLI, MLC and others) and then be considered for admission as a transfer student, or take CUW's ESL programme offered with Oxford ELLT. The page lists exempt countries and notes that India is not English test exempt.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Concordia University Wisconsin require for undergraduates?+

4.0 for tests after 21 January 2026, or 61 for earlier tests.

What TOEFL score does CUW require for graduate study?+

4.5 for tests after 21 January 2026, or 79 for earlier tests.

What TOEFL score do CUW's DPT and occupational therapy programmes need?+

89, with no exceptions, from a test no more than two years old.

Is India English test exempt at CUW?+

No. The page states that India is not English test exempt.

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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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