What TOEFL iBT score do you need for The Pennsylvania State University?
Guidance total (iBT)
TOEFL 88
University Park, USA · QS #150
Plan with this total as a benchmark. Scholarships, graduate research tracks, and regulated professions often publish higher bars — read the programme FAQ carefully.
Section minimums
Illustrative equal floors derived from the total for quick planning when section scores are not in the directory — they are not a substitute for official cutoffs.
| Section | Indicative minimum (0–30) |
|---|---|
| reading | 21 |
| listening | 21 |
| speaking | 21 |
| writing | 21 |
The headline requirement remains TOEFL iBT 88. Always verify per-section rules.
Where you stand
Compare recent full-test totals to the 88 benchmark for The Pennsylvania State University.
Your TOEFL 79
Gap
-9 below
Your TOEFL 88
Meets cutoff
+0 above
Your TOEFL 94
Meets cutoff
+6 above
Your TOEFL 100
Meets cutoff
+12 above
Your TOEFL 109
Meets cutoff
+21 above
A small shortfall (−1 to −5 points) can be borderline if other materials are strong. See PTE equivalents and IELTS bands for parallel cutoffs.
Peer universities in USA
Similar QS rank, similar expectations.
Frequently asked questions
- Is TOEFL 88 the official requirement for The Pennsylvania State University?
- When NexStudy stores native TOEFL data you see it directly; otherwise we translate the published IELTS minimum to an equivalent iBT total using ETS-style concordance. Double-check the programme listing for updates each intake.
- Do Home Edition scores count?
- Policies change by institution and intake. Export the official memo for your campus and year before scheduling Home Edition.
- Will The Pennsylvania State University accept PTE or IELTS instead?
- Yes — most destinations publish parallel minima. Use our PTE and IELTS score lookups for USA and compare the pathways with a counselor.
- My TOEFL is a few points short — can I still apply?
- You can ask for a conditional plan or retake within 2–3 weeks. Borderline totals sometimes clear with graduate committees when academic scores are strong.
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