University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Wayne State University?

Wayne State University requires a TOEFL iBT total of 79 for exams taken before 21 January 2026 and 4.5 for exams on or after that date, at both undergraduate and graduate level. It does not accept TOEFL super scores. Graduate programmes can set higher minimums, and the English Language Institute offers provisional admission if you fall short.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Wayne State TOEFL minimums by level

From undergraduate admissions' English proficiency page and the Graduate School's English proficiency page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate, exam before 21 Jan 202679Total score
Undergraduate, exam on or after 21 Jan 20264.5Total score
Graduate, exam before 21 Jan 202679Graduate School minimum; programmes can set higher
Graduate, exam on or after 21 Jan 20264.5Graduate School minimum; programmes can set higher

How Wayne State handles TOEFL scores

Wayne State does not accept the TOEFL super score (MyBest). Graduate applicants start the review by uploading an unofficial score report and send an official one after admission, using institution code 1898; scores must be no more than two years old, cannot be institutional and cannot be provided by another university. The undergraduate page also says a TOEFL must be no more than two years old on your application date.

For comparison, both the undergraduate page and the graduate page accept IELTS 6.5; the Graduate School does not accept IELTS Indicator.

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If your TOEFL score is below Wayne State's level

Applicants who meet a programme's academic requirements but not the English level may receive provisional admission through Wayne State's English Language Institute (ELI); completing ELI's highest level satisfies the English requirement. The graduate bulletin adds that some units may grant qualified admission to academically strong applicants whose TOEFL is slightly below the minimum, so ask your programme chair.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Wayne State need?+

79 for exams before 21 January 2026, or 4.5 for exams on or after that date, for both undergraduate and graduate admission.

Does Wayne State accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+

No. Wayne State says it does not accept the TOEFL super score at this time.

What is Wayne State's TOEFL institution code?+

The Graduate School gives code 1898.

Can I get into Wayne State with a lower TOEFL?+

Possibly, through provisional admission via the English Language Institute if you meet the academic requirements.

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