Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
VCU TOEFL minimums by level
From the international undergraduate page, the international graduate page and the Graduate Bulletin.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (tests on or before 20 Jan 2026) | 70 | Unless an English waiver applies |
| Undergraduate (tests on or after 21 Jan 2026) | 4.0 | New scale |
| Graduate (tests on or before 20 Jan 2026) | 80 | Bulletin also lists 550 paper-based |
| Graduate (tests on or after 21 Jan 2026) | 4.5 | Some programmes higher |
How VCU handles TOEFL scores
VCU's TOEFL testing code is 5570 for both levels, and all test scores are valid for two years from the test date. The Graduate Bulletin says the Office of Admissions can require extra testing and study in the VCU English Language Program before full-time enrolment.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.0, and the graduate page sets it at 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below VCU's level
The graduate page lists programmes willing to review applications without test scores for potential conditional admission: engineering (all except biomedical engineering), forensic science, history, interior design (M.F.A. only) and mathematical sciences with operations research or statistics concentrations (M.S. only). The review does not guarantee conditional admission, and other programmes need scores with the application. The bulletin also mentions VCU's full-time noncredit English Language Program.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your VCU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does VCU require for undergraduates?+
70 on tests on or before 20 January 2026, or 4.0 on later tests.
What TOEFL score does VCU require for graduate study?+
80 on older tests, or 4.5 on tests from 21 January 2026.
What is VCU's TOEFL code?+
5570.
Can I apply to VCU graduate programmes without a TOEFL score?+
Only listed programmes will review applications without scores for possible conditional admission.
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- VCU IELTS requirement
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