University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Colorado State University?

Colorado State University's Graduate School asks for PTE Academic 58 for clear admission, from a test taken within two years before admission. Applicants with 40 or higher may be admitted conditionally into the Intensive English Program. Departments can ask for more: Computer Science asks 59 for its coursework master's and 62 for its MS and PhD.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Colorado State PTE minimums by programme

From the Graduate School English proficiency page, the graduate bulletin admissions section and the Computer Science graduate application page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Graduate: clear admission58Not stated
Graduate: conditional admission (Intensive English Program)40Not stated
Computer Science (general departmental minimum)59Not stated
Computer Science MS, MCS international and PhD62Not stated

Test rules and how to send your score

Official scores taken within two years before admission must come directly from the testing agency, sent to Colorado State University, Fort Collins Graduate; photocopies are not accepted. The bulletin gives institution code 4075 for English test scores, and the international admissions page says Pearson score printouts go to the Admissions office. The pages do not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.

For comparison, graduate IELTS for clear admission is 6.5, and the bulletin accepts the IELTS One Skill Retake.

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If you fall short

Conditionally admitted students must complete the Intensive English Program through the Office of International Programs. Taking regular CSU courses needs approval from both the department and the Graduate School. Computer Science does not admit MS or PhD students conditionally.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Colorado State need?+

PTE Academic 58 for clear graduate admission.

Can I get conditional admission to Colorado State with PTE?+

Yes, from PTE Academic 40, with the Intensive English Program.

What PTE does Colorado State Computer Science need?+

62 for the MS and PhD; the department's general minimum is 59.

How old can my PTE score be?+

Official scores must be from a test taken within two years before admission.

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