Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Kentucky TOEFL minimums by level
From UK's international undergraduate admission requirements page and the Graduate School's application process page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, first-year and transfer | 71 (on or before 20 January 2026) or 4 (from 21 January 2026) | New scale: 4 overall and in each subscore; Essentials 7.5 |
| Graduate School | 79 (before 21 January 2026) or 4.0 (after) | Self-reporting allowed; official scores from the agency |
How Kentucky handles TOEFL scores
Undergraduate scores must come directly from the testing centre. Graduate applicants can self-report in the application, but official scores should be sent directly by the testing agency to institution code 1837 with program code 99.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.0, and the Graduate School page at 6.5 overall.
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If your TOEFL score is below Kentucky's level
Undergraduates who have completed English 101 and 102 (or equivalent) at a US college or university may qualify for a TOEFL waiver, and applicants from listed countries are exempt from testing. The pages do not describe a conditional admission route for a low TOEFL score.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky need for undergraduates?+
71 for tests on or before 20 January 2026, or 4 overall and in each subscore from 21 January 2026.
What TOEFL score does the University of Kentucky Graduate School need?+
79 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4.0 for tests after that date.
Does the University of Kentucky accept TOEFL Essentials?+
Yes, for undergraduates, with a score of 7.5.
What is the University of Kentucky's TOEFL code?+
Institution code 1837, program code 99, for the Graduate School.
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