Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
RPI TOEFL minimums by level
From the undergraduate international applicants page and the graduate deadlines and requirements page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate | 88, or 4.5 on the new 6.0 scale | Home Edition accepted |
| Transfer undergraduate | 88, or 4.5 on the new 6.0 scale | For non-native speakers with fewer than two years of US college |
| Graduate (Institute minimum) | 88, or 4.5 on the new 6.0 scale | Some departments require more |
How RPI handles TOEFL scores
Undergraduate admissions requires official scores sent directly from the testing agency and does not accept self-reported scores. RPI's TOEFL institutional code is 2757 at both levels. The undergraduate page asks you to register for the test under exactly the name on your passport and application, and to test no later than December of your final school year.
The graduate page notes that scores older than two years are no longer available from the testing agency, and that practice test scores do not meet the requirement.
For comparison, both the undergraduate page and the graduate page set IELTS at 6.5 overall.
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If your TOEFL score is below RPI's level
Neither page describes conditional admission or a pathway programme for a low TOEFL score. Undergraduates who completed three or more years of secondary school in the US can request an exemption through the form on their application status page, not by email. Graduate applicants may be waived if they are citizens of a country where English is the official language, or hold a degree from an accredited university in the US or such a country.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your RPI programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does RPI require?+
88 on the TOEFL iBT, or 4.5 on the new 1 to 6 scale, for both undergraduate and graduate applicants.
Does RPI accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition?+
Yes. The undergraduate page states that the Home Edition is accepted.
What is RPI's TOEFL code?+
2757.
Can RPI graduate departments ask for more than 88?+
Yes. The graduate page says some departments require a higher score than the Institute minimum.
Keep reading
Related
- RPI IELTS requirement
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- The new TOEFL score scale (2026)
- IELTS vs TOEFL for the USA
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