University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Shippensburg University?

Shippensburg University recommends a score of 4 on the new TOEFL iBT scale for international undergraduates and requires at least 4 for graduate students. Three graduate programmes ask for 4.5: the MS in Biology, the MS in Strategic Communication and the MEd in Special Education. Shippensburg's TOEFL code is 2657.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Shippensburg TOEFL minimums by level and programme

From the international undergraduate applicants page and the graduate international applicants page. Both give new-scale figures only.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate4 (recommended)
Graduate, most programmes4Some programmes differ
MS Biology4.5
MS Strategic Communication4.5
MEd Special Education4.5

How Shippensburg handles TOEFL scores

Both pages give Shippensburg's TOEFL code as 2657. Graduate scores must come directly from the testing agency.

For comparison, both pages set IELTS at 6.0. The MS in Biology asks for IELTS 6.5, Strategic Communication 6.0 with 6.0 in Writing, and Special Education 6.0, or 5.5 if Reading and Writing are 6.0.

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If your TOEFL score is below Shippensburg's level

Undergraduates from a country where English is the native or official language may be exempt from the TOEFL but must take the SAT, and an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 560 also exempts an applicant from the English test. The pages do not describe a conditional or pathway route.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Shippensburg want from undergraduates?+

A recommended 4 on the new TOEFL iBT scale.

What is the Shippensburg graduate TOEFL minimum?+

At least 4, or 4.5 for Biology, Strategic Communication and Special Education.

What is Shippensburg's TOEFL code?+

2657.

What IELTS score does Shippensburg accept?+

6.0 for most applicants.

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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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