Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Simmons TOEFL minimums
From Simmons' undergraduate English proficiency requirements.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, TOEFL (0 to 120) | 83 | |
| Undergraduate, TOEFL iBT band | 4.5 | |
| Undergraduate, TOEFL Essentials | 8 |
How Simmons handles TOEFL scores
The page lists the TOEFL total, the TOEFL iBT band and TOEFL Essentials as separate options, so any one of them can meet the requirement. It does not state section minimums.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below Simmons' level
First-year students taught in English for all of secondary school (three to four years) who took no ESL or ELL classes in 11th or 12th grade already meet the requirement. Transfer, Dix and online students can meet it through 30 or 60 college credits at an English-medium institution, depending on when they took ESL. Simmons also accepts completion of the Advanced Level at a Kaplan English Language School, an SAT EBRW of 550 or an ACT English of 21.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Simmons programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Simmons University require?+
83 on the 0 to 120 scale, or 4.5 on the TOEFL iBT band scale.
Does Simmons accept TOEFL Essentials?+
Yes, with a minimum score of 8.
What IELTS score does Simmons accept?+
6.5.
Can I skip the TOEFL at Simmons?+
Yes, if your whole secondary education was in English with no ESL in 11th or 12th grade, or through other listed routes.
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