University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Pace University?

Pace University asks undergraduate applicants for PTE 54 for direct entry. Graduate scores depend on the school: 52 for the Lubin School of Business and Seidenberg School of CSIS, 60 for Dyson College, 61 for Education and several health programmes, and 68 for Communication and Digital Media. Scores must be no more than two years old.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Pace PTE minimums by school

From Pace's undergraduate direct admission page and the graduate TOEFL, IELTS and Pearson PTE requirements page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate direct entry54No per-skill minimum printed
Lubin School of Business; Seidenberg School of CSIS52No per-skill minimum printed
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences60No per-skill minimum printed
School of Education; Accelerated BS Nursing, Health Informatics, OT, PA (Pleasantville), Public Health61No per-skill minimum printed
Communication and Digital Media; CSD, Nutrition, PhD Nursing, PA (NYC)68No per-skill minimum printed

Test rules and the IELTS comparison

Both pages say test results are valid for no more than two years, and the undergraduate page says official scores must come directly from the testing authority. Graduate applicants who have been in the US for less than six years must submit a test. The pages do not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.

On the same pages, IELTS needs 6.5 for undergraduate direct entry, 6.5 for Lubin and Seidenberg, 7.0 for Dyson and Education and 7.5 for Communication and Digital Media.

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If you fall short

The Pace Global Pathways Program takes graduate students who do not yet meet direct-entry English, for one to three semesters. For Lubin and Seidenberg it lists PTE 42 to 44 (three terms), 45 to 47 (two terms) and 48 to 51 (one term); for Dyson, 45 to 48, 49 to 52 and 53 to 59. Undergraduates can complete the Pre-Undergraduate programme at Pace's English Language Institute.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Pace University need for undergraduates?+

54 for direct entry.

What PTE score does Pace need for a master's?+

It depends on the school: 52 for Lubin and Seidenberg, 60 for Dyson, 61 for Education and some health programmes, 68 for Communication and Digital Media.

Can I join Pace with a lower PTE score?+

Graduate applicants can enter the Global Pathways Program; Lubin and Seidenberg list PTE bands from 42.

How old can my PTE score be for Pace?+

No more than two years old.

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Guide updated on 1 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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