Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
TCU TOEFL minimums by level and programme
From TCU's transfer requirements page, the AddRan College Master of Liberal Arts admissions page, the Neeley School of Business graduate admission requirements and the computer science PhD page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International transfer | 80 | May be waived with strong SAT or ACT scores or 24 US credit hours |
| Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) | 80 | Scores valid for two years |
| Computer science PhD | 90 (iBT) | Admission also depends on a faculty advisor |
| Neeley School of Business graduate programmes | 100 (iBT) | Highest level on these pages |
How TCU handles TOEFL scores
The MLA admissions page says English test scores are valid for two years. At Neeley, the test can be waived if you earned a graduate degree in the US, worked in the US for at least two years, or earned an English-taught undergraduate degree in a country where English is an official language.
TOEFL iBT score reports from January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score; our guide to the new TOEFL score scale explains how the two scales appear on a report.
For comparison, the transfer page asks for IELTS 6.5 and Neeley asks for IELTS 7.0.
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If your TOEFL score is below TCU's level
None of these pages describes conditional admission or an English pathway for a low TOEFL score. For transfer students, the TOEFL can be waived with strong SAT or ACT scores or with at least 24 hours of transferable credit, including English composition, from a US college.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TCU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does TCU need for transfer students?+
80, or IELTS 6.5.
What TOEFL score does the Neeley School of Business need?+
100 on the TOEFL iBT for its graduate programmes.
What TOEFL score does the TCU computer science PhD need?+
A minimum overall TOEFL iBT score of 90.
How long are TOEFL scores valid for TCU?+
The Master of Liberal Arts page says test scores are valid for two years.
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