University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Salisbury University?

Salisbury University in Maryland asks international first-year applicants for a TOEFL iBT score of 79 or higher, sent to Salisbury code 5403. Completing Salisbury's English Language Institute, or an approved English language partner, also meets the requirement. The page gives the figure on the 0 to 120 scale only.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Salisbury TOEFL minimum

From Salisbury's international first-year admission page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate (international first-year)79Send to Salisbury code 5403

How Salisbury handles TOEFL scores

Score results must come from a test taken within the past three years and be sent directly from the testing organisation. The page gives Salisbury's TOEFL code as 5403, the same code it lists for the SAT, and does not state TOEFL section minimums.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each band.

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 Salisbury's level

Completion of Salisbury University's English Language Institute, or of another approved English language partner of the university, meets the requirement in place of a test. The page also lists SAT Critical Reading 550, ACT English 21, a grade A to C in First-Language English at GCE, GCSE or IGCSE, and EIKEN pre-1, and undergraduates with at least three years of education in a listed English-speaking country may be exempt.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Salisbury University require?+

79 or higher on the TOEFL iBT for international first-year applicants.

What is Salisbury's TOEFL code?+

5403.

Can I enter Salisbury without a TOEFL score?+

Yes, by completing Salisbury's English Language Institute or an approved partner.

How old can my TOEFL score be for Salisbury?+

The test must be taken within the past three years.

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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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