University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Fairleigh Dickinson University?

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) admits international students directly with a TOEFL iBT score of 70, or 4.5 on the new scale. Below that, graduate applicants can enter the Pre-Master's Program with 60 (4), and undergraduates the Pre-University Program with 50 (3.5). Conditional admission needs no test score at all.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

FDU TOEFL minimums by route

From FDU's English proficiency page, its pathway programs page and the Pre-Master's Program page. The pathway tables apply to FDU's New Jersey campuses.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Regular (direct) admission70 or 4.5Undergraduate and graduate
Pre-Master's Program (graduate)60 or 4PMP page gives 60 to 69
Pre-University Program (undergraduate)50 or 3.5One semester
Conditional admissionNot requiredOnline placement test sets your level

How FDU handles TOEFL scores

You can apply with a copy of your results, but official scores must be reported before your first semester. Most new international students also take an English placement test during orientation, even some who were exempt at application.

For comparison, the English proficiency page lists IELTS 6 for direct admission, 5.5 for the Pre-Master's Program and 5 for the Pre-University Program.

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If your TOEFL score is below FDU's level

Applicants who meet every requirement except English can be admitted conditionally through the Pre-University or Pre-Master's Program, which teach English for Professional Success alongside regular courses. Graduate students with lower scores or no test start in the Intermediate Pre-Master's Program. If you skip the pathway, you need a new score at the regular level within one year of the conditional offer.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does FDU need for direct admission?+

70 on the TOEFL iBT, or 4.5 on the new scale.

What TOEFL score do I need for FDU's Pre-Master's Program?+

60, or 4 on the new scale; the PMP page gives 60 to 69.

What TOEFL score do I need for FDU's Pre-University Program?+

50, or 3.5 on the new scale.

Can I get into FDU without a TOEFL score?+

Yes, through conditional admission, with an online placement test deciding your level of English study.

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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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