University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State University requires undergraduates to score at least 79 on the TOEFL iBT for exams before 21 January 2026, or 4 on the 1 to 6 scale for later exams. Graduate Admissions asks for 80 on the iBT. Its page prints the 2026-scale equivalent as "4..5", so confirm the exact new-scale figure with Graduate Admissions.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Kennesaw State TOEFL minimums by level

From undergraduate international admission requirements and Graduate Admissions' international application process.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate, exam before 21 Jan 2026790 to 120 scale
Undergraduate, exam on or after 21 Jan 202641 to 6 scale
Graduate80iBT
Graduate, 2026 scalePrinted as "4..5"Confirm with Graduate Admissions

How Kennesaw State handles TOEFL scores

Undergraduate admissions says official scores must be sent electronically by the testing agency. Graduate applicants may also be asked for further documents by their programme. Neither page gives a TOEFL institution code or a MyBest policy.

For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.0, and the graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5.

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If your TOEFL score is below Kennesaw State's level

Neither page describes conditional admission. Graduate applicants are exempt if they graduated from an accredited US college or university or are from one of the listed exempt countries; others must take the TOEFL or IELTS.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Kennesaw State need for undergraduates?+

79 for exams before 21 January 2026, or 4 on the 1 to 6 scale after.

What TOEFL score does Kennesaw State need for graduate school?+

80 on the iBT. The new-scale figure is printed unclearly, so confirm it with Graduate Admissions.

Does Kennesaw State accept IELTS instead?+

Yes: 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.

Are US graduates exempt at Kennesaw State?+

Yes, graduates of an accredited US college or university are exempt for graduate admission.

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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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