University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Johnson & Wales University?

Johnson & Wales University asks undergraduates for a TOEFL iBT score of 75, with recommended subscores of 15 or higher, and graduate applicants for 80 with subscores of 18 or higher. For exams on or after 21 January 2026 the minimums are 4 and 4.5. TOEFL Essentials is accepted at 8 and 8.5, and the DI code is 3465.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

JWU TOEFL minimums by level

From the catalog English proficiency requirements page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate75; 4 (exams on or after 21 Jan 2026)Subscores of 15+ recommended; TOEFL Essentials 8
Graduate80; 4.5 (exams on or after 21 Jan 2026)Subscores of 18+; TOEFL Essentials 8.5

How JWU handles TOEFL scores

Results must be on an official test report no more than two years old. The Johnson & Wales Designated Institution (DI) code is 3465. JWU may exempt students from individual ESL classes based on section scores, and reserves the right to require ESL classes regardless of total score.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduates.

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If your TOEFL score is below JWU's level

The page notes that ESL courses are offered at the Providence campus only, and it lists other routes such as an ELS certificate of completion. It says other examination results and English-medium study will also be considered.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Johnson & Wales require for undergraduates?+

75, or 4 for exams on or after 21 January 2026.

What TOEFL score does JWU require for graduate study?+

80 with subscores of 18+, or 4.5 for exams on or after 21 January 2026.

Does JWU accept TOEFL Essentials?+

Yes: 8 for undergraduates and 8.5 for graduates.

What is JWU's TOEFL code?+

The DI code is 3465.

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