Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
WSU TOEFL minimums by level
From WSU's international undergraduate requirements page and the Graduate School's international requirements page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate traditional admission | iBT 4; Essentials 8 | Scores under two years old |
| 1-Term Undergraduate Foundation | iBT 3.5; Essentials 7.5 | Foundation entry |
| 2-Semester / 1-Year Undergraduate Foundation | iBT 3; Essentials 4.5 | Foundation entry |
| 2 Eight-Week Session | iBT 2.5; Essentials 3.5 | Foundation entry |
| Graduate (TOEFL iBT) | 75 | Listening 17, Speaking 20 |
| Graduate (new TOEFL iBT, from 21 Jan 2026) | 4 | Listening 4.5, Speaking 4 |
| Graduate (TOEFL Essentials) | 8 | Listening 8-9, Speaking 8-9 |
How WSU handles TOEFL scores
Both offices use school code 4705. The Graduate School requires scores sent directly from the testing service, accepts the TOEFL PBT at 540 (Listening 55), and notes that graduate programmes may set higher minimums. Undergraduate scores must be less than two years old and should be sent directly from the testing agency.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.5 for traditional admission and the graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below WSU's level
Undergraduates below the traditional level can enter one of three foundation routes, at TOEFL iBT 3.5, 3 or 2.5. Graduate applicants may be exempt with a US degree, citizenship or a degree from a listed English-speaking country, or a degree taught in English outside the US.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your WSU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Washington State need for undergraduates?+
TOEFL iBT 4 for traditional admission, or TOEFL Essentials 8.
What TOEFL score does the WSU Graduate School need?+
75 on the TOEFL iBT, or 4 on the new scale from 21 January 2026, with Listening and Speaking minimums.
Does WSU accept TOEFL Essentials?+
Yes, at 8 for undergraduate traditional admission and 8 for graduate study.
What is WSU's TOEFL code?+
4705.
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