Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Redlands TOEFL minimums by level
From Redlands's international how-to-apply page, which covers first-year, transfer and graduate applicants.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First-year and transfer, 2026 scale | Band 4 | Minimum band score |
| First-year and transfer, test before 21 Jan 2026 | 80 | Previous scale |
| Graduate (general) | 80 | Internet-based test |
| School of Education | 80 | Internet-based test |
| Conservatory of Music, graduate | 80 | Internet-based test |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 80 | Scores sent through CSDCAS |
How Redlands handles TOEFL scores
Undergraduate applicants whose native language is not English cannot use the test-optional route and must meet English proficiency with a test score or an English-medium secondary school. Communication Sciences and Disorders applicants submit test scores through CSDCAS, whose submission code the page gives as C122. The page does not give a TOEFL institution code, a MyBest policy or a validity period.
The graduate figures are given on the 0 to 120 scale only. TOEFL iBT score reports issued since January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score; see our guide to the new TOEFL score scale.
For comparison, Redlands asks for IELTS 6.5 at every level on the same page.
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If your TOEFL score is below Redlands's level
Undergraduates can instead use SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 550, ACT English and Reading 21, or graduation from an English-medium secondary school. For graduate applicants with a degree completed in English, the TOEFL or IELTS may be waived; the page suggests discussing other options with an admissions counsellor.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Redlands 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 Redlands require?+
A band score of 4 for undergraduates, or 80 iBT for tests before 21 January 2026; graduate programmes ask for 80 iBT.
Can international students apply test-optional to Redlands?+
Not if their native language is not English: they must show English proficiency.
Can the TOEFL be waived for Redlands graduate programmes?+
It may be waived for degrees completed in English.
What TOEFL score does Redlands Communication Sciences and Disorders need?+
A minimum of 80.
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- University of Redlands IELTS requirement
- University of San Diego TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL score scale (2026)
- What is a good TOEFL score?
- All 4750 guides
Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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