Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Missouri S&T PTE minimums
The figures are on the graduate admissions page and the international freshman page; both give the same two scores.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, full academic admission | 58 | None stated |
| Graduate admission | 58 | None stated |
| Pathway Program (undergraduate or graduate) | 50 | None stated |
Test rules and how PTE compares with IELTS
On both pages you enter your PTE result on the Test Scores screen of the application. For the Pathway Program, the pages say unofficial scores are accepted. Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core, or gives a validity period for PTE.
The graduate page adds a teaching assistant rule: graduate students who met the English requirement with Duolingo, PTE or Cambridge scores may retake TOEFL or IELTS or be assessed by a SPEAK test to be considered for a GTA appointment.
For comparison, the same pages ask IELTS 6.5 against PTE 58 for full admission, and IELTS 5.5 against PTE 50 for the Pathway Program.
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If your PTE score falls short
The Pathway Program is the route for academically admissible students below 58. On the graduate page pathway students take English 5110 in their first semester, and on the freshman page English 1110; passing it meets the English requirement. Applicants from the countries on Missouri S&T's exempt list, which includes Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, do not need a test score.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Missouri S&T programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Missouri S&T need?+
58 for full admission at undergraduate and graduate level.
What is the Missouri S&T Pathway PTE score?+
PTE 50, with an English course in the first semester. Unofficial scores are accepted for the pathway.
Can a PTE score qualify me for a GTA at Missouri S&T?+
The graduate page says students who used PTE to meet the requirement may retake TOEFL or IELTS or take a SPEAK test to be considered for a GTA.
Do Nigerian applicants need PTE for Missouri S&T?+
Nigeria is on Missouri S&T's list of countries exempt from English test scores.
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