Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Youngstown State TOEFL minimums by level
From YSU's English proficiency requirements page and its conditional admission requirements page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67 (iBT), or 4 on the 2026 scoring | |
| Graduate | 79-80 (iBT), or 4.5 on the 2026 scoring | Paper-based 550 |
| Conditional (undergraduate or graduate) | No minimum stated | English study at the ELI first |
How Youngstown State handles TOEFL scores
Send scores to institution code 1975. Scores more than two years old by the beginning of your entry term are not accepted; for undergraduates, the exception is if you have been attending school in the US since the test date. Graduate admissions cannot use unofficial scores.
Before full admission to graduate study, students may be tested and placed in special English classes if needed.
For comparison, the same page asks undergraduates for IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.0 in each part and graduate applicants for IELTS 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below Youngstown State's level
Applicants who meet every requirement except English can be admitted conditionally at undergraduate or graduate level, on condition that they complete ESL study at YSU's English Language Institute (ELI). Completing ELI Level 5 meets the undergraduate requirement, and graduate applicants can use an ELI letter of certification.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Youngstown State programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Youngstown State need for undergraduates?+
67 on the TOEFL iBT, or 4 on the updated 2026 scoring.
What TOEFL score does Youngstown State need for graduate study?+
79-80 on the internet-based test, or 4.5 on the 2026 scoring.
What is Youngstown State's TOEFL code?+
1975.
Does YSU offer conditional admission?+
Yes, at both levels, with English study at the English Language Institute first.
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