What TOEFL score do you need for Northeastern Illinois University?

Official scores must be sent to the Admissions Office. Higher programme-specific graduate requirements are shown on the application. The English language proficiency page lists countries whose applicants are exempt from test results.

For comparison, the catalog sets IELTS at 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduates.

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.

You can meet the requirement by enrolling in NEIU's SAELL Intensive English Program and passing Level 4 with at least 80% in all core classes. Applicants who qualify academically but miss the minimum scores may be considered for International Conditional Admission in conjunction with SAELL.

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