Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Northwest Missouri State TOEFL minimums by level
From Northwest's language requirements page for international students and the MBA admissions page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, test before 21 Jan 2026 | 61 | |
| Undergraduate, test on or after 21 Jan 2026 | 3.5 | 1 to 6 scale |
| Graduate MS-ACS, test before 21 Jan 2026 | 71 | |
| Other graduate programmes, test before 21 Jan 2026 | 79 | MBA page lists 79/80 internet-based |
| Graduate, test on or after 21 Jan 2026 | 4 | 1 to 6 scale |
How Northwest Missouri State handles TOEFL scores
Where the language page lists two graduate scores, the first applies to the MS-ACS and the second to all other graduate programmes. The MBA page adds that the English requirement may be waived for applicants with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution.
For comparison, the language page lists IELTS 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 (MS-ACS) or 6.5 for graduate programmes.
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If your TOEFL score is below Northwest Missouri State's level
Neither page describes conditional admission or an English pathway programme for a low TOEFL score. The language page accepts many other tests, including Duolingo, PTE, iTEP and the Oxford ELLT, if one suits you better.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Northwest Missouri State programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Northwest Missouri State need for undergraduates?+
61 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 3.5 for later tests.
What TOEFL score does Northwest need for the MS in Applied Computer Science?+
71 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4 for later tests.
What TOEFL score do other Northwest graduate programmes need?+
79 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4 for later tests.
What IELTS score does Northwest accept instead?+
5.5 for undergraduates, 6.0 for MS-ACS and 6.5 for other graduate programmes.
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