University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for LSU New Orleans?

LSU New Orleans asks international freshmen and transfer students for a TOEFL iBT score of 4.5, and graduate applicants for a total of 4.0. For graduate tests taken before 21 January 2026, the required total is 79 on the previous scale. The graduate page gives the TOEFL institution code as 6379.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

LSU New Orleans TOEFL minimums by level

From the international undergraduate requirements page and the international graduate admission page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Freshman4.5
Transfer4.5Or 550 paper-based
Graduate4.0 total; 79 (tests before 21 Jan 2026)

How LSU New Orleans handles TOEFL scores

The graduate page gives the institution code for reporting TOEFL as 6379 and notes the score scale change of 21 January 2026. The undergraduate page states only the new-scale figure of 4.5 and does not give a 0 to 120 equivalent; this guide does not convert it. Both pages call TOEFL a preferred partner.

For comparison, both pages set IELTS at 6.5.

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If your TOEFL score is below LSU New Orleans's level

The graduate page says conditionally admitted students must provide English proficiency, if not supplied with the application, before full admission and before an I-20 is issued. The English requirement can be waived for holders of an accredited US degree and for applicants from listed countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does LSU New Orleans require for undergraduates?+

4.5 on the TOEFL iBT.

What TOEFL score does LSU New Orleans require for graduate study?+

4.0 total, or 79 for tests taken before 21 January 2026.

What is LSU New Orleans's TOEFL code?+

The graduate page gives 6379.

What IELTS score does LSU New Orleans require?+

6.5 at both levels.

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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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