University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Marywood University?

Marywood University asks for a minimum PTE Academic score of 48 for undergraduate admission and 53 for graduate and doctoral admission, rising to 54 for M.S. Biotechnology applicants. No per-skill minimum is printed. Official scores must be sent directly to Marywood by the testing agency, and undergraduate scores should be from the last two years.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Marywood PTE scores by level

From Marywood's international admissions page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate48No per-skill minimum printed
Graduate and doctoral53No per-skill minimum printed
M.S. Biotechnology54No per-skill minimum printed

Test rules and how to report your score

Official scores must be sent directly to Marywood University by the testing agency, and undergraduate scores should be from tests taken within the last two years. The page does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a Pearson code.

On the same page IELTS needs 5.5 for undergraduates, 6.0 for graduate and doctoral applicants and 6.5 for M.S. Biotechnology, matching PTE 48, 53 and 54.

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If you fall short

Marywood offers an English proficiency exam waiver through a certificate of completion and verified exit exam from a Marywood-recognised bridge or ESL programme. SAT EBRW 500, ACT English plus Reading 37, GRE Verbal 150 or more than two years of US study can also qualify.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Marywood need?+

48 for undergraduates and 53 for graduate and doctoral study.

Is the PTE score higher for M.S. Biotechnology?+

Yes, 54.

Can a bridge or ESL programme replace PTE at Marywood?+

Yes, completion of a Marywood-recognised programme with a verified exit exam score.

What is Marywood's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 5.5 undergraduate, 6.0 graduate and 6.5 for M.S. Biotechnology.

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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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