Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Messiah TOEFL minimums
From Messiah's international application process and criteria page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (1 to 6 scale) | 4.5 composite | |
| Undergraduate (0 to 120 scale, before 21 Jan 2026) | 80 composite |
How Messiah handles TOEFL scores
Messiah reviews English proficiency as one of several admission factors. You can have the testing agency send scores or upload them through a secure link requested from international@messiah.edu. The page gives no section minimums or institution code.
For comparison, the same page sets the IELTS overall band at 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below Messiah's level
The page does not describe conditional admission. You can meet the requirement with other tests, including an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 530, or by showing completion of prior studies in English, which usually appears on your official school transcripts.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Messiah programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Messiah University require?+
A composite of 4.5 on the 1 to 6 scale, or 80 on the 0 to 120 scale used before 21 January 2026.
Can I upload my TOEFL score to Messiah?+
Yes, through a secure link requested from international@messiah.edu.
What IELTS score does Messiah accept?+
An overall band of 6.5.
Can prior English-medium study replace TOEFL at Messiah?+
Yes. Completion of prior studies in English can meet the requirement.
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