Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
CU Boulder PTE minimums by level
From the undergraduate English proficiency page and the Graduate School English proficiency page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58 | Not stated |
| Graduate: all programmes except those listed | 58 | Not stated |
| Graduate: Architectural Engineering, Asian Languages and Civilizations | 66 | Not stated |
| Graduate: Advertising, PR and Media Design; Applied Mathematics | 75 | Not stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
Graduate applicants first upload a score report showing their name, Score Report Code, date of birth and test date. If CU Boulder cannot verify it, you may need to send official scores from your myPTE account to the University of Colorado Boulder with Department set to Graduate School; Leeds MBA and MS applicants choose the Leeds department instead. Undergraduate results older than two years must be retaken. The pages do not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
For comparison, both pages set IELTS at 6.5 for the standard level.
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If you fall short
The graduate page says enrolment in an English language programme does not meet the requirement, and medium of instruction letters are not accepted. The College of Music does not accept the degree-based exemptions and requires test scores.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your CU Boulder programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does CU Boulder need?+
PTE Academic 58 for undergraduate admission and most graduate programmes.
Which CU Boulder graduate programmes need PTE 75?+
The table lists Advertising, Public Relations and Media Design and Applied Mathematics at 75.
How do I send PTE scores to CU Boulder graduate school?+
Send them from myPTE to the University of Colorado Boulder, Department = Graduate School, if your uploaded report cannot be verified.
How old can my PTE score be?+
The exam date must be within two years of your intended admission term for graduate study.
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