University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Fort Hays State University?

Fort Hays State University asks international undergraduates for TOEFL iBT 61 or above and graduate applicants for 79 or above. FHSU does not accept Institutional TOEFL or TOEFL Essentials. Students who fall short can be admitted and sent an I-20 if they complete the online Intensive English Program run by The Language Company (TLC).
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Fort Hays State TOEFL minimums by level

From FHSU's language requirements page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate61+
Graduate79+

How Fort Hays State handles TOEFL scores

The page says Institutional TOEFL, TOEFL Essentials and institutional completion scores are not accepted as meeting FHSU language requirements.

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 5.5+ for undergraduates and 6.5+ for graduate applicants.

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If your TOEFL score is below Fort Hays State's level

Applicants below the minimum are encouraged to enrol in TLC's online Intensive English Program. Completing Level 9 meets the undergraduate requirement, and Level 9 plus two Advanced English modules meets the graduate one. Applicants with 24 or more US credits and the required GPA, and US high school students with a 2.5 GPA and two years of English, also meet the requirement.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Fort Hays State require?+

61+ for undergraduates and 79+ for graduate applicants.

Does Fort Hays State accept TOEFL Essentials?+

No. Institutional TOEFL and TOEFL Essentials are not accepted.

Can I be admitted without the TOEFL score?+

Yes, if you complete the required level of TLC's online Intensive English Program.

What IELTS score does Fort Hays State accept?+

5.5+ for undergraduates and 6.5+ for graduates.

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Guide updated on 1 November 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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