Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Temple TOEFL minimums by level
From Temple's first-year international students page and the Graduate School's required application documents for international applicants.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First-year, university admission | 4.0, no sub-score below 4.0 (old scale 79) | TOEFL iBT and Home Edition |
| First-year, Bridge admission | 3.5, no sub-score below 3.5 (old scale 74 to 78) | Full admission with first-semester support |
| Graduate | 4.5 (on or after 21 Jan 2026); 79 (before) |
How Temple handles TOEFL scores
Undergraduates send TOEFL scores through ETS using institution code 2906, and the Home Edition is accepted. The pages read today do not mention MyBest scores or state a validity period.
Graduate applicants who completed an undergraduate degree in the United States or another listed English-speaking country are waived from English testing.
For comparison, the first-year page sets IELTS at 6.0 for university admission and 5.5 for Bridge, and the graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below Temple's level
Academically qualified first-year applicants with English scores slightly below the requirement may be fully admitted through the Bridge Program. In the first semester you take 12 university credits with extra support through Temple's studios. The graduate page lists no conditional route.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Temple programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Temple need for undergraduates?+
4.0 with no sub-score below 4.0, or 79 on the old scale.
What TOEFL score does Temple graduate school need?+
4.5 for tests on or after 21 January 2026, or 79 for earlier tests.
What is Temple's Bridge Program TOEFL score?+
3.5 with no sub-score below 3.5, or 74 to 78 on the old scale.
What is Temple's TOEFL code?+
2906.
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