Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Arkansas TOEFL minimums
From the University of Arkansas English language proficiency page, which covers undergraduate and graduate admission. The page states the TOEFL iBT minimum as 4.0 and gives no 0 to 120 figure.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate and graduate admission | 4.0 | TOEFL iBT |
| Institutional TOEFL (ITP) | 550 | Only when taken through Arkansas Testing Services |
| Graduate assistant with student contact, speaking | 5.5 (speaking section) | Or pass ELAC 50503 with 80% or more |
| Graduate assistant with student contact, writing | 5.5 (writing section) | Required even if exempt for admission |
How Arkansas handles TOEFL scores
Send TOEFL scores from ETS using institution code 6866. Tests must have been taken within the two years immediately before your requested semester of admission, and Arkansas says it accepts no other measures of English for admission beyond the listed tests.
After admission, non-native speakers are assessed on their writing scores. Students below the top writing level are placed in English Language and Culture (ELAC) writing courses, which graduate students must complete in their first year.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at 6.5 and does not accept IELTS General Training.
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If your TOEFL score is below Arkansas's level
The page does not describe conditional admission. Exemptions are narrow: a degree from a country where English is an official language of instruction, such as India, Pakistan, Nigeria or Ghana, does not exempt you. Undergraduates who completed English Composition I and II with a C or better at an accredited US institution are exempt.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Arkansas 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 Arkansas need?+
The English proficiency page lists TOEFL iBT 4.0 for admission.
What TOEFL score do Arkansas teaching assistants need?+
5.5 in the speaking section and 5.5 in the writing section, for assistantships with direct student contact.
What is the University of Arkansas TOEFL code?+
6866.
Does an English-medium degree from India exempt me at Arkansas?+
No. The page says such degrees do not exempt you from the requirement.
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