Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Saint Joseph's TOEFL minimums by programme
From the graduate admission information page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate (most programmes) | 80 (4 on the updated 2026 scale) | |
| Master's of Health Administration, Health Informatics M.S., Health Education M.S. | 90 (4.5) | |
| Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology/Toxicology | 90 (4.5) | Or Duolingo 120 |
How Saint Joseph's handles TOEFL scores
Official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores are part of the international application packet, and the test must have been taken within the last two years. The page gives no institution code.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.5 overall.
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If your TOEFL score is below Saint Joseph's level
Completion of the ELS Language Center's English Level 112, with a favourable letter of recommendation from an ELS administrator, is accepted in place of a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score. ELS has a centre at Saint Joseph's University.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Saint Joseph's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Saint Joseph's University require?+
80 for most graduate programmes, or 4 on the updated 2026 scale.
Which Saint Joseph's programmes need TOEFL 90?+
Health Administration, Health Informatics, Health Education and the biology, chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences programmes, at 90 or 4.5.
How recent must my TOEFL be for Saint Joseph's?+
Taken within the last two years.
Can ELS replace TOEFL at Saint Joseph's?+
Yes. ELS English Level 112 with a favourable ELS recommendation letter is accepted.
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- Saint Joseph's IELTS requirement
- Robert Morris University TOEFL requirement
- PennWest TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL score scale (2026)
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