University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Ithaca College?

Ithaca College recommends a PTE Academic score of 54 or higher for international undergraduate applicants and the same 54 as the recommended minimum for graduate applicants. No per-skill minimum is printed. The college says there is no university or college code for PTE Academic, and it sets the PTE level next to a recommended IELTS 6.0.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Ithaca College PTE scores by level

From Ithaca's undergraduate international applicants page and the graduate international students page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate (recommended)54No per-skill minimum printed
Graduate (recommended minimum)54No per-skill minimum printed

Test rules and how to report your score

Both pages describe 54 as a recommended score rather than a hard cut-off. The undergraduate page notes that there are no university and college codes for IELTS, PTE Academic or the Duolingo English Test; contact the Office of Admission with questions. Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a validity period.

On the same pages IELTS is recommended at 6.0 and TOEFL iBT at 80, so PTE 54 is Ithaca's equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

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If you fall short

Undergraduate applicants who attended an English-medium school for at least three years with passing English grades are exempt, and graduate applicants with a bachelor's from an English-medium institution may be exempt. Neither page describes a conditional admission or pathway route.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Ithaca College need?+

54 or higher is recommended for undergraduate and graduate applicants.

Is there an Ithaca College code for PTE?+

No. The college says there are no university or college codes for PTE Academic.

What is Ithaca's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.0 is recommended alongside PTE 54.

Is Ithaca's PTE score a strict minimum?+

Both pages describe it as a recommended score.

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Guide updated on 2 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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