Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Missouri Western TOEFL minimums by level
From the undergraduate catalog's international student admission page and the graduate catalog's international student admission page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61 before 21 Jan 2026; 3.5 from 21 Jan 2026 | |
| Graduate | 79 before 21 Jan 2026; 4 from 21 Jan 2026 | Internet-based exam |
How Missouri Western handles TOEFL scores
Both catalog pages give the TOEFL minimum on both scales, keyed to whether the test was taken before or after 21 January 2026. Neither gives a TOEFL institution code or validity period.
For comparison, the undergraduate catalog sets IELTS at 5.5 and the graduate catalog sets 6.0.
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If your TOEFL score is below Missouri Western's level
Graduate applicants can be waived from English proof by completing 24 credit hours of upper-level undergraduate or 12 hours of graduate coursework at an English-medium college outside the US with a 3.0 cumulative GPA in full-time, continuous study, or by completing a bachelor's degree at a US college or university. Undergraduates can also use PTE 44, Duolingo 95 or iTEP 3.7.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Missouri Western programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Missouri Western require for undergraduates?+
61 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 3.5 for tests from that date.
What TOEFL score do Missouri Western graduate programmes need?+
79 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4 for tests from that date.
Can graduate applicants skip TOEFL at Missouri Western?+
Yes, with a US bachelor's degree or enough English-medium coursework abroad at a 3.0 GPA.
What IELTS score does Missouri Western accept?+
5.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 for graduates.
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- Missouri Western IELTS requirement
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