University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Texas A&M?

Texas A&M sets the same TOEFL rule for international freshmen and graduate applicants: at least 80 overall on the TOEFL iBT for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4.5 overall with 4.0 in each section for later tests, in person or Home Edition. TOEFL Essentials counts at 8.5. Scores must be under two years old, and MyBest is not accepted.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Texas A&M TOEFL minimums

From Texas A&M's international freshman page and international graduate page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Freshman and graduate, test before 21 Jan 202680 overallIn person or Home Edition
Freshman and graduate, test on or after 21 Jan 20264.5 overall, 4.0 per sectionIn person or Home Edition
TOEFL Essentials8.5Freshman and graduate

Texas A&M's TOEFL rules

Every route needs a test date within two years, and Texas A&M does not accept the MyBest score. Graduate applicants send TOEFL scores to code 6003 for GraduateCAS, B887 for engineering programmes on EngineeringCAS or B888 for business programmes on BusinessCAS. Freshman codes are on the university's document submission page.

For comparison, both pages set IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall.

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If your TOEFL score is below Texas A&M's level

Freshmen can also show English proficiency with an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 560, an ACT English score of 21 or four years at a US high school. Graduate applicants can qualify through citizenship of an English-speaking country or the other routes on the graduate page. Neither page offers conditional admission.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Texas A&M 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 require?+

80 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4.5 with 4.0 in each section for later tests.

Does Texas A&M accept TOEFL Essentials?+

Yes, with a minimum score of 8.5.

Does Texas A&M accept the TOEFL MyBest score?+

No.

What TOEFL code do Texas A&M graduate applicants use?+

6003 for GraduateCAS, B887 for EngineeringCAS and B888 for BusinessCAS.

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Guide updated on 31 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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