University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Eastern Connecticut State University?

Eastern Connecticut State University accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) at a minimum score of 53 from international applicants. No per-skill minimum is listed. On the same page, IELTS is 6, TOEFL iBT is 79 and the Duolingo English Test is 100, so PTE 53 is the PTE route to the same level.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Eastern PTE minimum

From Eastern's international admissions page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
International applicants53None stated

Test rules and how to send your score

The page does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson code. Send your official score through your Pearson account and confirm receipt with admissions@easternct.edu.

IELTS on the same page is 6, so PTE 53 and IELTS 6 are interchangeable minimums here.

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If you fall short

The page does not describe a conditional admission or English pathway program with a PTE entry point. You would need to retake PTE or meet one of the other listed tests.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Eastern Connecticut State University need?+

PTE Academic 53.

Does Eastern set PTE section minimums?+

No. Only an overall minimum is listed.

What IELTS score matches PTE 53 at Eastern?+

IELTS 6 on the same page.

Does Eastern offer conditional admission for low PTE scores?+

The international admissions page does not describe one.

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