University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Saint Leo University?

Saint Leo University gives direct admission to undergraduate and graduate applicants with a TOEFL iBT score of 71. Scores of 59 to 70 lead to the Bridge Pathway, where you are still admitted and take your first classes with extra English support. Saint Leo accepts TOEFL MyBest scores, and a Medium of Instruction letter is also accepted.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Saint Leo TOEFL minimums by level

From the Center for Global Engagement international admissions page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate direct admission71
Undergraduate Bridge Pathway59 to 70Admitted with English support in the first semester
Graduate direct admission71
Graduate Bridge Pathway59 to 70Admitted with English support in the first semester

How Saint Leo handles TOEFL scores

Saint Leo accepts TOEFL MyBest scores. The page describes TOEFL iBT as using the new band-score system but quotes the 0 to 120 figures above, so those are the figures this guide reports. It gives no institution code or validity period.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.0 for direct admission, with a minimum writing sub-score, and 5.5 to 6.0 for the Bridge Pathway.

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 Saint Leo's level

A TOEFL score of 59 to 70 places you in the Bridge Pathway. Undergraduate Bridge students take 9 general education credits and 6 elective credits in the first semester, and graduate Bridge students take 3 credits counted toward electives, while strengthening academic reading, writing and communication skills. Bridge students may be required to complete additional English support coursework.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Saint Leo University require?+

71 for direct admission at both undergraduate and graduate level.

What is the Saint Leo Bridge Pathway TOEFL range?+

59 to 70.

Does Saint Leo accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+

Yes.

Can I enter Saint Leo without a test?+

The page says a Medium of Instruction letter is 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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