University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for the University of Central Oklahoma?

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) asks undergraduates for TOEFL iBT 61 and graduate applicants for 79. Below those levels, UCO accepts 12 weeks of intensive English at an approved US ESL programme taken after reaching iBT 48 (undergraduate) or 61 (graduate). UCO's ETS institutional code is 6091.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UCO TOEFL minimums by level

From UCO's admission documents page and the graduate admission page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate61Paper-based 500 also listed
Undergraduate, with 12 weeks approved ESL48ESL study taken after reaching this score
Graduate79Paper-based 550 also listed
Graduate, with 12 weeks approved ESL61ESL study taken after reaching this score

How UCO handles TOEFL scores

UCO's institutional code for TOEFL is 6091. The approved ESL route counts only if the 12 weeks of intensive English come after you reach the lower TOEFL score.

TOEFL iBT score reports issued since January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score alongside the 0 to 120 total; see our guide to the new TOEFL score scale. Where a page above gives only a 0 to 120 figure, that is the figure this guide reports.

For comparison, UCO asks for IELTS 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate study.

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If your TOEFL score is below UCO's level

The Office of Global Affairs keeps the list of approved US ESL programmes, including one on UCO's campus. Graduate applicants interested in an English language school can ask about conditional admission. A degree from an accredited US university or a UCO-approved English-speaking country also meets the graduate requirement.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UCO programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does UCO require for undergraduates?+

61 on the iBT.

What TOEFL score does UCO require for graduate study?+

79 on the iBT.

Can I get into UCO with a lower TOEFL score?+

Yes, with 12 weeks at an approved US ESL programme after reaching 48 (undergraduate) or 61 (graduate).

What is UCO's TOEFL code?+

6091.

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