Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
UT Dallas TOEFL minimums
From UT Dallas' international undergraduate applicants page and international graduate admissions page. Both pages use 26 January 2026 as the cut-over date, not the 21 January ETS change date.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate and graduate, test on or before 26 Jan 2026 | 80 | Internet-based test |
| Undergraduate and graduate, test after 26 Jan 2026 | 4 | Internet-based test |
| TOEFL PBT (paper-based) | 550 | Undergraduate page includes Home and Paper Editions here |
UT Dallas' TOEFL rules
Official scores must come directly from ETS and be less than two years old at the time of admission. Graduate applicants upload a copy of the original score report in the Applicant Portal, and admitted students must have official scores sent before they enrol, using school code 6897.
For comparison, the same pages set IELTS Academic at 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below UT Dallas' level
Completing Level 112 at an ELS Language Center also meets the requirement for both undergraduate and graduate admission. The pages offer no conditional admission.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UT Dallas programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does UT Dallas require?+
80 for tests on or before 26 January 2026, or 4 for later tests.
What is UT Dallas' TOEFL code?+
School code 6897.
How old can my TOEFL score be for UT Dallas?+
Less than two years old at the time of admission.
Is there an alternative to TOEFL at UT Dallas?+
Yes. Completing Level 112 at an ELS Language Center meets the requirement.
Keep reading
Related
- UT Dallas IELTS requirement
- UT Austin TOEFL requirement
- Texas A&M TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- All 3797 guides
Guide updated on 31 October 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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