University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Baruch College?

CUNY's undergraduate score comparison lists PTE 53 for Baruch College, alongside TOEFL 80 and IELTS 6.5. For graduate business, the Zicklin School asks for a minimum recommended PTE of 70, against IELTS 7. The Marxe School of Public and International Affairs lists only Duolingo, TOEFL and IELTS for graduate applicants, so PTE is not a route there.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Baruch PTE minimums by school

From CUNY's TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Duolingo comparison, the Zicklin international applicants page and Zicklin FAQ, and the Marxe graduate admissions page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate (CUNY comparison table)53None stated
Zicklin graduate business programmes70None stated
Marxe graduate programmesNot listedDuolingo, TOEFL or IELTS only

Test rules and how to send your score

Baruch's own undergraduate catalogue page mentions only TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5 and asks for scores to be sent electronically to CUNY code 2950, so confirm with CUNY that a PTE report will reach your application. The Zicklin page lists school code 2034 and states two-year validity for TOEFL and IELTS only; it does not give a PTE validity period. None of these pages mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.

Zicklin's FAQ sets TOEFL 100, Duolingo 120, IELTS 7.0 and PTE 70, so PTE 70 is the Zicklin equivalent of IELTS 7.

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If you fall short

None of the Baruch pages read describes a conditional admission route with a PTE entry score. Zicklin's FAQ says exemption depends on the degree and schooling criteria on its international applicants page, not on how long you have lived or worked in the US.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Baruch College need for undergraduates?+

CUNY's comparison table lists PTE 53 for Baruch.

What PTE score does Zicklin need?+

A minimum recommended PTE score of 70 for graduate business programmes.

Does the Marxe School accept PTE?+

Its graduate admissions page lists only Duolingo, TOEFL and IELTS.

What IELTS score matches PTE 70 at Zicklin?+

IELTS 7.0 on the same pages.

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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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