University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology considers undergraduates for direct admission with TOEFL iBT 79 on the old scale or 4.5 on the new scale; 78 or 4 and below falls into the conditional range. Graduate minimums are set per programme in RIT's deadlines and requirements table, with balanced sub-scores expected. RIT does not accept MyBest scores or TOEFL Essentials for graduate study. The code is 2760.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

RIT TOEFL minimums by level

From RIT's international undergraduate FAQs and the graduate application page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate, direct admission79 (old) / 4.5 (new)Self-reported scores accepted to apply
Undergraduate, conditional admission78 or lower / 4 or lowerEnglish instruction before academic coursework
GraduateSet by each programmeBalanced sub-scores: an 88 overall needs 22 in each section

How RIT handles TOEFL scores

RIT's ETS code is 2760. Undergraduates can self-report scores and send official scores once they choose to enrol. Graduate applicants can self-report to apply, but official scores sent by ETS are required before the first term as a condition of admission; any department code works.

Graduate admissions accepts the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition, but not MyBest scores or TOEFL Essentials. Both pages say TOEFL scores are valid for two years and that RIT accepts either the old or the new scale within that period. Deaf and hard-of-hearing test takers with significant hearing loss do not need the listening and speaking sections.

For comparison, the undergraduate FAQs set IELTS at 6.5 for direct admission consideration.

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If your TOEFL score is below RIT's level

All admitted undergraduates in the conditional range must take English language instruction for non-native speakers before starting academic coursework. At graduate level, sub-scores below the balanced level are used to decide whether you need extra English language courses.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does RIT need for undergraduates?+

79 on the old scale or 4.5 on the new scale for direct admission consideration.

What TOEFL score does RIT need for graduate programmes?+

Each programme sets its own minimum in RIT's graduate deadlines and requirements table, with balanced sub-scores expected.

Does RIT accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+

Not for graduate admission. RIT also does not accept TOEFL Essentials for graduate study.

What is RIT's TOEFL code?+

2760.

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Guide updated on 31 October 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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