Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Marquette TOEFL minimums by level
From the Office of International Education application materials page and the Graduate School English proficiency page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (tests before 21 Jan 2026) | 86 total, at least 20 in each section | Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening |
| Undergraduate (tests on or after 21 Jan 2026) | 4.5 total | No section minimums stated |
| Graduate (tests before 21 Jan 2026) | 80 total, at least 20 in each section | Some programmes higher |
| Graduate (tests on or after 21 Jan 2026) | Reading 4, Writing 4, Speaking 4, Listening 4.5 | Section minimums; some programmes higher |
How Marquette handles TOEFL scores
The Graduate School's Designated Institution (DI) code is 1448. Its page says test scores may not be more than two years old, and that programmes needing higher TOEFL minimums state them in their own application requirements.
For comparison, the undergraduate page asks for IELTS 6.5 or higher in each section, and the graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5 or higher for each section.
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If your TOEFL score is below Marquette's level
Undergraduate applicants who meet every requirement except English can request conditional admission when they submit their other materials. It becomes full admission once Marquette receives qualifying English evidence. The English study needed for full admission cannot be done at Marquette, so you would apply separately to an English programme, which issues its own I-20.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Marquette programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Marquette require for undergraduates?+
86 with at least 20 in each section for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4.5 overall for later tests.
What TOEFL score does the Marquette Graduate School require?+
80 with 20 in each section on older tests. On newer tests: Reading 4, Writing 4, Speaking 4 and Listening 4.5.
What is Marquette's TOEFL code for graduate applicants?+
The Graduate School's DI code is 1448.
Can I get conditional admission at Marquette without a TOEFL score?+
Undergraduates who meet all other requirements can request it; English study must be done elsewhere.
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