University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Robert Morris University?

Robert Morris University (RMU) asks first-year and transfer undergraduates for a TOEFL iBT score of 55. Graduate applicants may be asked for an English test, and the TOEFL minimum is then 79. Students below the minimum can get conditional admission or a waiver through the University of Pittsburgh English Language Institute or ELS Language Centers.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

RMU TOEFL minimums by level

From the international admissions requirements page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate first-year55
Undergraduate transfer55
Graduate79An English test may be required

How RMU handles TOEFL scores

RMU accepts TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Duolingo. For graduate students the page says an approved English exam may be required, with the TOEFL minimum at 79 across schools. The page gives no TOEFL code, section minimums or validity period.

For comparison, undergraduates need IELTS 5.0, and graduate IELTS minimums are 6.5 for most schools and 7.0 for the School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies.

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.

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If your TOEFL score is below RMU's level

Students who complete ELI levels 5 or 6 at the University of Pittsburgh with 85% or better in most courses and an 80% overall average may have the TOEFL waived, and current ELI students can be admitted conditionally. Students who complete ELS Level 112 may have the requirement waived, and those enrolled in ELS who intend to complete it are eligible for conditional admission. Undergraduates may also use SAT EBRW of 540.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Robert Morris University require for undergraduates?+

55 on the iBT, for first-year and transfer applicants.

What TOEFL score does RMU require for graduate study?+

79, where an English test is required.

Does RMU offer conditional admission?+

Yes, through the University of Pittsburgh ELI and ELS Language Centers.

Can SAT replace TOEFL at RMU?+

For undergraduates, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 540 or higher may be accepted.

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Guide updated on 1 November 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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