What TOEFL score do you need for Oregon State University?

Graduate applicants must meet or exceed all five iBT scores on one exam date; scores from different dates are not combined and MyBest is not accepted. Scores must be no more than two years old at the first term of registration, and OSU does not accept the TOEFL ITP given at non-OSU locations. Certain programmes require higher scores. TOEFL iBT score reports issued since January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score; see how the new TOEFL score scale works.

For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.0 and the graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5, with 7.0 in Speaking for GTAs.

Undergraduates can enter a 3-term pathway with iBT 60 or a 4-term pathway with iBT 50, which combine intensive English with academic courses and lead to degree-seeking status. Graduate applicants scoring 60 to 79, or under 18 in a section, may get transitional admission through the Transitional Admission Program, which is not available to applicants seeking only a graduate certificate.

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