Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Pace TOEFL minimums by level and school
New-scale graduate figures come from the graduate TOEFL, IELTS and PTE page; old-scale figures from the graduate catalog; undergraduate figures from the undergraduate direct admission page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (direct entry) | 4.0+ (from 21 Jan 2026); 80+ (before) | TOEFL Essentials 9.0+ |
| Graduate: Lubin School of Business | 4.0+; catalog: 80 | Essentials 8.5 |
| Graduate: Seidenberg School of CSIS | 4.0+; catalog: 78 | Essentials 8.5 |
| Graduate: School of Education and Dyson College | 5.0+; catalog: 88 | Essentials 9.5 |
| Graduate: Communication and Digital Media | 5.0+ | Essentials 10.5; catalog lists 100 for the MA in Media and Communication Arts |
| Graduate: Accelerated BS Nursing, Health Informatics, OT, PA (Pleasantville), Public Health | 5.0+ | Essentials 9.5 |
| Graduate: CSD, Nutrition and Dietetics, PhD Nursing, PA (NYC) | 5.0+ | Essentials 10.5; catalog lists 100 for the College of Health Professions |
How Pace handles TOEFL scores
Both the graduate and undergraduate pages say Pace accepts TOEFL Essentials and MyBest scores, as well as iBT scores from a single test date. Scores must be no more than two years old.
The graduate pages give TOEFL codes of 2644 for the Westchester campus and 2635 for New York City. The undergraduate page gives 2635 for New York City but 2685 for Westchester, so confirm the Westchester code with admissions before sending scores.
For comparison, the graduate TOEFL page sets IELTS at 6.5 for Lubin and Seidenberg and 7.0 for Education and Dyson.
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If your TOEFL score is below Pace's level
Graduate applicants below the direct-entry level may be offered the Global Pathways programme, which runs one to three terms by score. For Dyson it lists iBT 79 to 87 for one term, 72 to 78 for two and 65 to 71 for three, with 88+ for direct entry. For Lubin it lists 74 to 79, 67 to 73 and 61 to 66, with 80+ direct. Seidenberg's three-term band starts at 55.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Pace programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Pace need for undergraduates?+
4.0+ on the new scale or 80+ on the old scale for direct entry.
What is the highest graduate TOEFL level at Pace?+
5.0+ on the new scale for Education, Dyson, Communication and the health programmes.
Does Pace accept MyBest scores and TOEFL Essentials?+
Yes, both are accepted.
What are Pace's TOEFL codes?+
2635 for New York City; the graduate pages list 2644 for Westchester and the undergraduate page lists 2685.
Can I enter Pace with a lower TOEFL score?+
Graduate applicants may be placed in Global Pathways, which runs one to three terms depending on the score.
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