Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
UMSL TOEFL minimums by level
From UMSL Global's undergraduate and graduate admissions pages and its English requirements policy.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61 (4.0) | Accepted minimum |
| Graduate | 79 (4.5) | Recommended minimum; departments vary |
How UMSL handles TOEFL scores
Send TOEFL scores to UMSL using institution code 6889. Graduate teaching assistantships go only to applicants who show enough oral English, and international graduate students generally may not teach in their first semester. All instructional staff must meet Missouri's oral English standards.
For comparison, UMSL lists IELTS Academic 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.
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If your TOEFL score is below UMSL's level
Completing Level 112 at an ELS Language Center meets the requirement. Applicants with 24 semester credits from an accredited US college, or from a recognised English-speaking country, may be exempt. Graduate applicants qualify for an automatic exemption only if they graduated from a US or recognised English-speaking institution within the past two years.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UMSL programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does UMSL require for undergraduates?+
61, or 4.0 on the new scale.
What TOEFL score does UMSL recommend for graduate study?+
At least 79, or 4.5, though minimums vary by department.
Can international graduate students teach at UMSL straight away?+
Generally not in their first semester, and only with sufficient oral English.
What is UMSL's TOEFL code?+
6889.
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