University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for the University of South Alabama?

The University of South Alabama asks international first-year applicants for a TOEFL score of 61, or 3.5 on the 6-point scale. Graduate applicants need 71, or 4 on the 6-point scale, and the university notes that some programmes may require different English scores. Unofficial scores are accepted for admission review.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

South Alabama TOEFL minimums by level

From the international admissions requirements and deadlines page and the international student admissions bulletin.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
First-time freshman61 or 3.5 (6-point scoring)
Graduate71 or 4 (6-point scoring)Some programmes may require different scores

How South Alabama handles TOEFL scores

For first-year applicants, unofficial copies of scores are accepted for admission, but official copies are required before enrolment. Graduate applicants send official scores as departments require. The bulletin adds that unofficial scores must be followed by official reports by the first semester. The pages do not mention MyBest, Essentials, the Home Edition or an institution code.

For comparison, the requirements page sets IELTS at 5.5 for first-year applicants and 6.0 for graduates.

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If your TOEFL score is below South Alabama's level

The bulletin says students who do not meet English Composition prerequisites enrol in a supported section of EH 101, placed by their English Reading and Writing subscores or SAT and ACT scores. The pages do not describe a separate conditional admission route.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does South Alabama need for first-year applicants?+

61, or 3.5 on the 6-point scale.

What TOEFL score does South Alabama need for graduate study?+

71, or 4 on the 6-point scale.

Does South Alabama accept unofficial TOEFL scores?+

Yes for admission review, but official scores are needed before or during the first semester.

What IELTS score matches at South Alabama?+

5.5 for first-year applicants and 6.0 for graduates.

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