University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Monmouth University?

Monmouth University asks undergraduate and graduate international applicants for TOEFL iBT 79. Graduate programme directors can recommend exceptions, with Provost's Office approval. Students who meet Monmouth's regular admission standards and complete an approved ESL partner programme, such as ELS Level 112, can be accepted without a TOEFL score.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Monmouth TOEFL minimums by level

From the undergraduate catalog international applicants page and the graduate catalog international applicants page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate79
Graduate79 or equivalentProgramme directors may recommend exceptions, with Provost's Office approval

How Monmouth handles TOEFL scores

Both catalog pages give a single overall TOEFL minimum with no section scores, and neither gives an institution code. Applicants must also meet Monmouth's regular academic standards for admission.

For comparison, both pages set IELTS at 6, with no section below 5.5.

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 Monmouth's level

The graduate catalog lists ESL partner levels accepted in place of a test, including Kaplan Advanced Level, Zoni Intensive English Advanced, ILSC A1 to A3 and ELS Level 112. The undergraduate catalog accepts ELS Level 112 and says conditional acceptance may be issued to students who choose to prove proficiency by enrolling with ELS.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Monmouth require?+

79 on the internet-based TOEFL for undergraduate and graduate applicants.

Can Monmouth graduate programmes accept a lower TOEFL score?+

Exceptions may be made on the programme director's recommendation, with Provost's Office approval.

Does Monmouth accept ELS instead of TOEFL?+

Yes. Completion of ELS Level 112 is accepted in place of a test.

What IELTS score matches Monmouth's TOEFL level?+

IELTS 6, with no section below 5.5.

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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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