Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Texas A&M-Kingsville TOEFL minimums by level
From the undergraduate international admission catalog, the graduate admission requirements catalog and the international admissions page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (most programmes) | 61 | PBT 500 |
| Undergraduate: Engineering and Arts and Sciences | 79 | PBT 550 |
| Graduate (all programmes) | 79, or 4 for tests after 21 Jan 2026 | PBT 550, CBT 213 |
How Texas A&M-Kingsville handles TOEFL scores
Scores must be sent directly from ETS and be dated within two years of enrolment. Residual (institutional) TOEFL exams taken at another institution are not accepted. The TOEFL code is 6822. The pages do not mention MyBest, Essentials or the Home Edition.
For comparison, the graduate catalog sets IELTS at 6.0, and the undergraduate catalog treats IELTS 6.0 as equivalent to TOEFL 61.
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If your TOEFL score is below Texas A&M-Kingsville's level
Undergraduates can meet the requirement by completing the university's Intensive English Program with an 85% average at Intermediate to Advanced levels, or the advanced level of the Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP). Graduate applicants can complete the TAMUK ELTC programme at Advanced Plus or TIEP.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Texas A&M-Kingsville programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Texas A&M-Kingsville need for undergraduates?+
61 for most programmes and 79 for Engineering and Arts and Sciences.
What TOEFL score does Texas A&M-Kingsville need for graduate study?+
79, or 4 for tests after 21 January 2026.
Does Texas A&M-Kingsville accept institutional TOEFL scores?+
Not residual TOEFL exams taken at another institution.
What is Texas A&M-Kingsville's TOEFL code?+
6822.
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