University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) asks undergraduates for TOEFL 3.5 on the 2026 scale, or a legacy score of 61 iBT. The graduate page states a required TOEFL iBT score of 78 to 80, or 550 on paper, without a 1 to 6 figure. MSUM's TOEFL institution code is 6678, and only scores sent directly by ETS are accepted.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

MSUM TOEFL minimums by level

From the international first-year admissions page and the international graduate admissions page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate (2026 scale)3.5
Undergraduate (legacy)61Or 173 computer-based, 500 paper-based
Graduate78 to 80Or 550 paper-based

How MSUM handles TOEFL scores

Both pages give TOEFL institution code 6678. The undergraduate page accepts only scores sent directly by the testing organisation (ETS for TOEFL) and does not accept letters from secondary schools outside the US as proof of English.

For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 5.5 and the graduate page at 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 MSUM's level

Neither page describes conditional admission. Undergraduates from listed exempt countries need no test, and transfer students can meet the requirement with a C or better in an approved English composition course at a US college or university.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Minnesota State Moorhead require for undergraduates?+

3.5 on the 2026 scale, or 61 iBT on the legacy scale.

What TOEFL score do MSUM graduate programmes need?+

78 to 80 on the iBT, or 550 on paper.

What is MSUM's TOEFL code?+

6678.

Can I send my own copy of a TOEFL report to MSUM?+

No. Only scores sent directly by the testing organisation are accepted.

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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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