Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Hunter PTE minimums by level
From the graduate catalogue international students page, the undergraduate catalogue international admission page and CUNY's score comparison table.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (CUNY comparison table) | 53 | None stated |
| Undergraduate (Hunter undergraduate catalogue) | 44 | None stated |
| Graduate | 58 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
The pages read do not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a PTE validity period or a PTE sending code. The graduate catalogue notes that some graduate programmes ask for higher TOEFL scores than the college minimum.
On the same pages, graduate applicants need IELTS 6.5 against PTE 58. For undergraduates, CUNY's table lists IELTS 6 and PTE 53 for Hunter, and the Hunter catalogue lists IELTS 6 and PTE 44.
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If you fall short
Both Hunter catalogues say no conditional admission is offered whereby a student comes to the college and spends a semester or year learning English. You need the score before you are admitted.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Hunter programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Hunter College need for graduate study?+
PTE 58, according to the graduate catalogue.
What PTE score does Hunter need for undergraduates?+
CUNY's table lists 53 and Hunter's undergraduate catalogue lists 44. Aim for 53 or confirm with admissions.
Does Hunter offer conditional admission?+
No. Both catalogues say Hunter does not offer conditional admission to study English first.
What IELTS score matches PTE 58 at Hunter?+
IELTS 6.5 in the graduate catalogue.
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