University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for MSU Denver?

Metropolitan State University of Denver asks international undergraduates for PTE Academic 51, with a two-year validity limit on the score. No per-skill minimum is set. Graduate students have different English requirements, which MSU Denver sends you to the Office of Graduate Studies to check for each master's programme.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

MSU Denver PTE minimums by level

From MSU Denver's undergraduate international English proficiency requirements page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate51None stated
GraduateNot on this pageCheck the Office of Graduate Studies

Test rules and how to send your score

The test table gives every score, PTE included, a validity of two years. Official documents must be sent to MSU Denver directly by the testing service, and the page points to a Send It webpage for how to do this. It does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a Pearson institution code.

On the same page, IELTS Academic is 6.0 overall, so PTE 51 is the PTE route to the same level. Duolingo 105 and TOEFL iBT 72 (old scale) or 4.0 (new) are the other main options.

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If you fall short

Completing an accredited ESL program within the past five years can meet the requirement, and the page lists citizenship, study and qualification exemptions. It does not describe conditional admission on a lower PTE score, and it says medium of instruction is not accepted as proof.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does MSU Denver need?+

PTE Academic 51 for undergraduates.

How long is a PTE score valid for MSU Denver?+

Two years.

What about graduate students?+

They have different requirements, set on the Office of Graduate Studies pages.

Does MSU Denver accept medium of instruction letters?+

No. The page says medium of instruction is not accepted as proof.

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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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