Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
UConn TOEFL minimums by level
From UConn's international first-year page and the Graduate School's admission requirements page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate | 4.5 (79 out of 120) | Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission |
| Graduate (old scale) | 79 | iBT, Home Edition or Paper Edition |
| Graduate (new scale) | 4.5 | iBT, Home Edition or Paper Edition |
How UConn handles TOEFL scores
At graduate level UConn does not accept TOEFL Essentials, TOEFL MyBest scores or TOEFL ITP results, unless the ITP scores are from UConn. Scores are valid for two years from the original test date to the submission of the UConn application, and self-reported or uploaded scores count as unofficial.
Send official graduate scores through ETS to code 3915 for UConn Storrs or 3931 for UConn Health Center.
For comparison, both the undergraduate page and the graduate page set IELTS at 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below UConn's level
Neither page describes conditional admission. Undergraduates can be waived with English as their primary language, two or more years at a US secondary school, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 510 or more, or 24 on the ACT sections listed. From spring 2027, graduate applicants are waived with English as their primary language, an English-medium degree, or a year of graded US coursework.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UConn programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does UConn need for undergraduates?+
4.5, or 79 out of 120.
What TOEFL score does the UConn Graduate School need?+
79 on the old scale or 4.5 on the new scale.
Does UConn accept TOEFL MyBest or Essentials for graduate study?+
No. The Graduate School does not accept either.
What is UConn's TOEFL code?+
3915 for UConn Storrs and 3931 for UConn Health Center.
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