University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Babson College?

Babson College recommends a minimum PTE score of 65 for its graduate programmes and gives a Pearson program code, WFS-5T-20, for sending scores. Babson's undergraduate international page lists TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and Cambridge exams but not PTE. Graduate applicants who qualify for a waiver select it on the application.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Babson PTE minimums

From the graduate international applicants page and the undergraduate international applicants page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Graduate programmes65 (recommended minimum)Not stated
UndergraduateNot listedAccepted tests are TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and Cambridge

Sending scores and the IELTS comparison

Babson calls its figures recommended minimum scores rather than fixed cut-offs. To send PTE scores, use Babson's Pearson program code WFS-5T-20. The page does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a validity period.

On the same table, IELTS is 7.5, TOEFL iBT 100 (ETS code 3075), TOEFL Essentials 11 and Duolingo 130.

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Graduate waivers

You may be eligible for a waiver if your native language is English, your previous degree outside the US was taught only in English, the official language of your country of citizenship is English, or you have worked full-time in the US for at least two consecutive years in the ten years before applying. You select the waiver reason on your application and Graduate Admissions verifies it. The page does not describe a pathway for lower scores.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Babson College need?+

A recommended minimum of 65 for graduate programmes.

What is Babson's PTE code?+

Babson's Pearson program code is WFS-5T-20.

Does Babson accept PTE for undergraduate admission?+

The undergraduate page lists TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and Cambridge exams, not PTE.

What IELTS matches PTE 65 at Babson?+

Babson's graduate table recommends IELTS 7.5.

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Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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