Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
St. John's TOEFL minimums by level
From the undergraduate application requirements page (figures effective for the fall 2026 term), the LL.M. admissions FAQ and the Tobin College of Business graduate requirements page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate: Direct Admission | 80+ (0 to 120) or 4+ (1 to 6) | Effective fall 2026 |
| Undergraduate: ELITE Admission | 61 to 79, or 3.5 | Fall intake only |
| LL.M. (School of Law) | 80+ (0 to 120) or 4+ (1 to 6) | Scores dated within two years |
| Tobin College of Business (graduate) | No figure on the page | TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo required |
How St. John's handles TOEFL scores
The Tobin page gives St. John's TOEFL school code as 2799 and says TOEFL scores are valid for two years only; an expired score must be replaced. Tobin may ask any applicant for a score report, and some students may be told in their acceptance letter to take ESL courses alongside their business courses, which do not count towards the degree.
For comparison, the undergraduate page gives direct admission at IELTS 6.5+ and ELITE admission at 6, and the LL.M. FAQ asks for IELTS 6.5+.
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If your TOEFL score is below St. John's level
Undergraduates in the 61 to 79 band enter through ELITE, studying full time in their degree with credit-bearing ESL courses. At graduate level, almost all programmes take part in conditional admission: you complete Level 10 of the English Language Institute run by The Language Connection, which then waives the TOEFL requirement. LL.M. applicants who need a little extra preparation may be admitted on condition they complete the short pre-semester English for American Law Schools course.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your St. John's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does St. John's require for undergraduates?+
80+ (or 4+ on the new scale) for direct admission; 61 to 79 (or 3.5) leads to ELITE admission.
What is St. John's University's TOEFL code?+
2799.
Does St. John's offer conditional admission for graduate students?+
Yes. Almost all graduate programmes take part; completing ELI Level 10 waives TOEFL.
What TOEFL score does the St. John's LL.M. require?+
80+ on the 0 to 120 scale, or 4+ on the 1 to 6 scale.
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Related
- St. John's IELTS requirement
- Baruch TOEFL requirement
- Hunter College TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL score scale (2026)
- All 3797 guides
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