University TOEFL requirements · United States
UCLA TOEFL requirements (2026)
Accepts the new TOEFL (from 21 January 2026).
Undergraduate entry, as stated on UCLA’s own admissions page on 1 November 2026. Requirements change: always confirm on the official page before you book your test.
Tests taken from 21 January 2026 (1–6 scale)
| Requirement | Overall | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive | 5.0 | at least 5.0 in every section |
Tests taken before 21 January 2026 (0–120 scale)
| Requirement | Overall | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive | 100 | at least 24 in every section |
Good to know
- UCLA describes these as competitive scores (5 or higher, and above 100 with sub-scores above 24), not as a cut-off.
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