University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Chapman University?

Chapman University asks graduate applicants for PTE Academic 76 for Dodge College and most other graduate programs, and 53 for School of Pharmacy programs. All subscores must come from one sitting, and the score must be sent by Pearson. The undergraduate international FAQ does not list PTE; it names TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT and ACT.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Chapman PTE minimums

From Chapman's graduate international how-to-apply page. The undergraduate international FAQ gives minimums for TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT and ACT only.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Dodge College graduate programs76None stated
School of Pharmacy graduate programs53None stated
All other graduate programs76None stated
UndergraduatePTE not listed-

Test rules and how PTE compares

The graduate page says the accepted exams, PTE Academic included, can be taken in person or online. The graduate FAQ's own list of accepted online scores names TOEFL iBT Home Edition, IELTS Online and Duolingo but not PTE, so confirm with graduate admissions before booking an online PTE. PTE Core is not mentioned.

Chapman does not accept superscoring: all subscores must come from the same test sitting. Scores count as official only when the testing agency sends them; copies and screenshots are refused. In your Pearson account, choose the option to send scores and select Chapman University. The page gives no validity period for PTE.

On the same page, PTE 76 pairs with IELTS Academic 7.5 at Dodge College and 7.0 for other programs, and PTE 53 with IELTS 6.5 at the School of Pharmacy.

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If you fall short

The graduate FAQ says Chapman does not offer an ESL program for international students, so there is no English pathway into a Chapman graduate degree on these pages. Waivers rest on holding a degree from an institution where English was the only language of instruction, not on nationality.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Chapman need?+

PTE Academic 76 for Dodge College and most graduate programs, and 53 for School of Pharmacy graduate programs.

Does Chapman accept PTE for undergraduates?+

The undergraduate international FAQ does not list PTE. It names TOEFL, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, SAT and ACT.

Can I combine PTE scores from two sittings for Chapman?+

No. Chapman does not accept superscoring, and all subscores must come from the same test sitting.

Does Chapman have an ESL program?+

No. The graduate FAQ says Chapman does not offer an ESL program for international students.

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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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