Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Eastern Washington TOEFL minimums by level
From the international undergraduate application page and the international graduate application page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, tests before 21 Jan 2026 | 71 | |
| Undergraduate, tests on or after 21 Jan 2026 | 4.0 | |
| Graduate, tests before 21 Jan 2026 | 80 | 92 or higher recommended; paper-based 550 |
| Graduate, tests on or after 21 Jan 2026 | 4.5 |
How Eastern Washington handles TOEFL scores
The graduate page asks you to have scores sent directly to EWU Graduate Programs by the testing organisation. Its score table pairs the minimum row with the label English Language Institute and the recommended row with Full Admission, so ask the graduate office which status your score leads to. Applicants with a bachelor's degree from an accredited US university do not need to submit English scores.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.0, and the graduate table lists IELTS 6.0 as the minimum and 7.0 as the recommended score.
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If your TOEFL score is below Eastern Washington's level
The undergraduate page lists completing EWU's English Language Institute (ELI) as one way to meet the English requirement, alongside a US college-level English composition course with a grade of C or better.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Eastern Washington programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Eastern Washington require for undergraduates?+
71 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4.0 for tests on or after that date.
What TOEFL score does Eastern Washington require for graduate study?+
80 (92 or higher recommended) for older tests, or 4.5 for tests on or after 21 January 2026.
Can I meet the requirement through EWU's English Language Institute?+
Yes, the undergraduate page lists completing the ELI as an option.
What IELTS score does Eastern Washington accept?+
6.0 for undergraduates; the graduate table lists 6.0 minimum and 7.0 recommended.
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