University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for the University of Louisville?

The University of Louisville requires a TOEFL iBT score of 79 for tests taken before January 2026. For tests on the new 1 to 6 scale it requires 4.0 overall with at least 4.0 in each skill area, at both undergraduate and graduate level. TOEFL Essentials is accepted at 8.5 for undergraduates and 9.0 for graduate applicants.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Louisville TOEFL minimums by level

From undergraduate admissions' international application requirements and the Graduate School's English language proficiency page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate, test before Jan 202679Essentials 8.5
Undergraduate, test after Jan 20264.0Minimum 4.0 in each skill area
Graduate, test before Jan 202679 (213 computer-based)Essentials 9.0
Graduate, test after Jan 20264.0Minimum 4.0 in each skill area

How Louisville handles TOEFL scores

Undergraduate scores must be official and sent directly by the testing service; the TOEFL code is 1838. The Graduate School says score reports are valid for two years and treats a score as expired if the test was taken more than two years before the application deadline.

For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS Academic 6.5, and the graduate page sets IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score below 5.

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If your TOEFL score is below Louisville's level

Neither page offers conditional admission. The Graduate School says English requirements are not waived because a previous institution taught in English, so plan to sit a test unless another exemption applies.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Louisville 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 Louisville need?+

79 for tests before January 2026, or 4.0 with 4.0 in each section for tests after.

Does Louisville accept TOEFL Essentials?+

Yes: 8.5 for undergraduates and 9.0 for graduate applicants.

What is the University of Louisville TOEFL code?+

1838, from the undergraduate page.

Does an English-medium degree waive the TOEFL at Louisville graduate school?+

No. The Graduate School does not waive the requirement based on medium of instruction.

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