University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Iona University?

Iona University accepts a PTE score of 53 or greater for graduate programmes in the School of Arts & Science, with no per-skill minimum printed. The undergraduate and graduate School of Business lists name TOEFL, IELTS and the Duolingo English Test but not PTE, so applicants to those programmes should plan on one of those tests.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Iona PTE scores by programme

From Iona's international admissions how to apply page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Graduate, School of Arts & Science53No per-skill minimum printed
Graduate, School of BusinessNot listedTOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo
UndergraduateNot listedTOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo

Test rules and how to report your score

The page gives Iona's ETS institutional code (2324) for TOEFL but no Pearson code, and it does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a validity period.

For School of Arts & Science graduate programmes the same list sets IELTS at 6.5 or greater and TOEFL iBT at 80, so PTE 53 is Iona's equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

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If you fall short

The page does not describe a conditional admission or English pathway route for graduate applicants below the PTE minimum.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Iona University need?+

53 or greater for graduate School of Arts & Science programmes.

Does Iona accept PTE for undergraduates?+

The undergraduate list names TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo, not PTE.

Does Iona's School of Business accept PTE?+

The graduate business list names TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo, not PTE.

What is Iona's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.5 or greater.

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