University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Liberty University?

Liberty University asks residential undergraduates for a TOEFL iBT score of 61, rising to 79 for the School of Aeronautics. Graduate, postgraduate and doctoral applicants need 80. TOEFL Essentials is accepted at 7 for undergraduates and 8.5 for graduates and Aeronautics. Liberty's TOEFL institutional code is 5385.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Liberty TOEFL minimums by level

From the residential undergraduate international page, the residential graduate international page and the Global Liberty online admission page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate61TOEFL Essentials 7
Undergraduate: School of Aeronautics79TOEFL Essentials 8.5
Graduate, postgraduate and doctoral80TOEFL Essentials 8.5

How Liberty handles TOEFL scores

The graduate page gives Liberty's TOEFL institutional code as 5385. The online admission page lists the same undergraduate (61) and graduate (80) iBT levels, and says the School of Aeronautics needs Essentials 8.5 for all programmes.

For comparison, the residential undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.0 (6.5 for Aeronautics), and the graduate page sets 6.5.

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.

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If your TOEFL score is below Liberty's level

The undergraduate page also accepts successful completion of Level 6 at Language Consultants International (Level 7 for Aeronautics) in place of a test score.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Liberty require for undergraduates?+

61, or 79 for the School of Aeronautics.

What TOEFL score does Liberty require for graduate study?+

80.

Does Liberty accept TOEFL Essentials?+

Yes: 7 for undergraduates, 8.5 for graduate programmes and Aeronautics.

What is Liberty's TOEFL code?+

5385.

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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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