What TOEFL score do you need for Furman University?

For graduate applicants, Furman counts TOEFL scores as official only when the testing institute sends them directly to Furman and they are no more than two years old. Graduate applicants from countries where English is the official language, or with a bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution, are exempt.

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 FAQ sets IELTS at 7.0 overall, and the graduate page asks for 7.0 (7.5 for the MS in Community Engaged Medicine).

For undergraduates, the FAQ lists other routes: Cambridge English Advanced 180, Duolingo English Test 120, the IB Diploma, Higher Level English grade 5 or better, and English composition courses. The graduate page names only TOEFL and IELTS.

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