Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
UCCS TOEFL minimums by level and programme
From the undergraduate English proficiency page and the programme chart on the Graduate School English proficiency page. Graduate figures are written as old score (before 21 Jan 2026) / new score (from 21 Jan 2026).
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, direct admission | 4 | |
| Most graduate programmes, incl. Computer Science, Engineering, Nursing, Psychology | 80 / 4.5 | |
| Accounting (MSA), Business Administration (MBA and DBA) | 85 / 4.5 | |
| Applied Geography (MA) | 89 / 4.5 | |
| Health Promotion, Nutrition and Dietetics, Applied Physiology (MSc) | 92 / 4.5 | |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry (MSc) | 100 / 5 | Highest on the chart |
How UCCS handles TOEFL scores
Use code 4874 to send TOEFL scores to UCCS. Graduate tests must have been taken in the last two years. Undergraduates may submit photocopies or scans for the first review, but official scores must come directly from the testing agency once they are admitted.
For comparison, UCCS asks undergraduates for IELTS 6.0; most graduate programmes on the chart ask for 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below UCCS's level
Completing a UCCS-approved English language programme, such as the CU Boulder International English Center or the ELS Language Center, with the approved scores meets the undergraduate requirement. At graduate level, a UCCS-approved English training programme or other programme-approved criteria can also count.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UCCS programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does UCCS require for undergraduates?+
TOEFL iBT 4 for direct admission.
What TOEFL score does UCCS require for graduate study?+
It depends on the programme: most ask for 80 (old scale) or 4.5 (new scale); Chemistry asks for 100 or 5.
How recent must a TOEFL score be for UCCS graduate admission?+
Taken within the last two years.
What is the UCCS TOEFL code?+
4874.
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