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 programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (2026 scale) | 3.5 | |
| Undergraduate (legacy) | 61 | Or 173 computer-based, 500 paper-based |
| Graduate | 78 to 80 | Or 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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Related
- Minnesota State Moorhead IELTS requirement
- NDSU TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL score scale (2026)
- TOEFL score report explained
- All 4564 guides
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