Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
University of Akron TOEFL minimums by level
From the international admissions page, the graduate application page and the graduate bulletin's international students section.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71 (3.5 for tests after 21 Jan 2026) | Institutional TOEFL not accepted |
| Graduate | 79 (old scoring) or 4 (new scoring) | Some departments require more |
| Teaching assistant | 23 in TOEFL iBT speaking | Oral English certification required by Ohio law |
How the University of Akron handles TOEFL scores
Undergraduate admissions says TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date and accepts all TOEFL results from ETS, but not Institutional TOEFL results. The graduate pages also refuse scores more than two years old. Both use code 1829.
Teaching assistants whose first language is not English must be certified in oral English before they can teach: a TOEFL iBT speaking score of 23 or more, a High Pass on the U-ADEPT, or 7 in IELTS speaking.
For comparison, the undergraduate page asks for IELTS 6.0 and the graduate application page asks for IELTS 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below the University of Akron's level
Graduate applicants can meet the requirement by completing a full course at Akron's English Language Institute (ELI), an intensive 18-hours-a-week programme, and testing out at the advanced level. Undergraduates who have passed an ESL or ELI programme at another regionally accredited college or university also meet it.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Akron programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does the University of Akron need for undergraduates?+
71 on the TOEFL iBT, or 3.5 for tests taken after 21 January 2026.
What TOEFL score does the University of Akron need for graduate study?+
79 on the old scoring or 4 on the new scoring, and some departments ask for more.
What TOEFL score do teaching assistants need at Akron?+
At least 23 on the TOEFL iBT speaking section, or another approved oral English measure.
What is the University of Akron's TOEFL code?+
1829.
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