Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Boston College PTE minimums
The Carroll School international applicants page and its English test FAQ both give PTE 68 as the minimum for Carroll School graduate programs. The undergraduate international page says non-US citizens must submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS or Duolingo scores, and the Morrissey College graduate admission page asks for TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo. Neither names PTE.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll School of Management, graduate | 68 | None stated |
| Undergraduate | PTE not listed | - |
| Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, graduate | PTE not listed | - |
Test rules and how PTE compares
The Carroll School pages give an overall PTE figure only, with no per-skill floor, and they do not say whether PTE Academic Online or PTE Core is accepted, how long a score stays valid or how to send it. The FAQ adds that the Carroll School does not accept the TOEFL MyBest score.
On the same Carroll School table, PTE 68 sits alongside IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 100 (5 on the new scale) and Duolingo 130.
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Waivers and if you fall short
The Carroll School waives the test if you completed a four-year bachelor's or two-year master's degree entirely at an English-medium institution, or if you have worked full time after your degree for at least two years in the US or a country where English is an official language. The FAQ says you claim the waiver yourself in the application. The pages do not describe conditional admission or an English pathway.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Boston College programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Boston College need?+
PTE 68 for Carroll School of Management graduate programs. No other Boston College page read lists a PTE score.
Can I use PTE for Boston College undergraduate admission?+
The undergraduate international page lists TOEFL iBT, IELTS and Duolingo only, with recommended minimums of TOEFL 100, IELTS 7.5 and Duolingo 130.
Is PTE accepted at the Morrissey graduate school?+
Its admission page asks for TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo and does not mention PTE.
Can I waive the Carroll School English test?+
Yes, with an English-medium bachelor's or master's degree, or two years of full-time post-degree work in the US or an English-official country.
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