University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Delaware State University?

Delaware State University asks international undergraduate applicants for a TOEFL score of 79 or higher on the online test. It also accepts 550 on the paper-based test taken before 2021, or 79 on the paper test after 2021. Instead of a TOEFL, you can complete DSU's English Language Institute and receive a certificate that meets the requirement.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Delaware State TOEFL minimums

From the international students admissions page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate, online test79
Undergraduate, paper test550 before 2021; 79 after 2021
GraduateSee Graduate AdmissionsThe page refers graduate applicants elsewhere

How Delaware State handles TOEFL scores

The page says test scores are required if English is not your country's native language, which is decided once your WES or ECE evaluation reaches the Office of Admissions. Scores go to the admissions documents address. No TOEFL institution code is given. 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 6.5 or higher.

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If your TOEFL score is below Delaware State's level

The page says students can enrol in Delaware State University's English Language Institute in lieu of the TOEFL or IELTS. Successful completion earns a certificate that fulfils the English requirement for a regular degree programme.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Delaware State require?+

79 or higher on the online test.

Can I use DSU's English Language Institute instead of TOEFL?+

Yes. The ELI completion certificate meets the requirement.

Does this page cover graduate applicants?+

No. It refers international graduate applicants to Graduate Admissions.

What IELTS score does Delaware State accept?+

6.5 or higher.

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