Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
Pratt PTE minimums by programme
From Pratt's undergraduate application requirements and the graduate international applicants page, which lists a score for each graduate programme.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (all programmes) | 62 | None stated |
| Grad: Fine Arts, Digital Arts, Photography MFA; Historic Preservation MS; Design Management; library, data and museums MS | 53 | None stated |
| Grad: Communications Design MFA, Industrial Design, Packaging Design, planning and sustainability MS | 57 | None stated |
| Grad: Fashion Collection and Communication MFA, Interior Design MFA | 59 | None stated |
| Grad: Art and Design Education, Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, History of Art and Design, Media Studies MA, Writing MFA | 68 | None stated |
| Grad: Architecture M.Arch, architecture and urban design MS, Landscape Architecture | Interview at about 57 or lower | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
Undergraduate scores must come from a test taken within two years of the intended starting term; the page gives the example that tests taken on or after August 2025 count for Fall 2027. Graduate scores must be valid within two years of the starting term's priority deadline. Scores go directly from the testing agency, and Pratt's school code is 2669. Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
IELTS Academic is 7.0 for undergraduates on the same page, alongside PTE 62. At graduate level, PTE 53 and 57 sit next to IELTS 6.5, PTE 59 next to IELTS 7.0, and PTE 68 next to IELTS 7.5.
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If you fall short
Undergraduates can request a waiver after three years of high school in the US, in a country where English is an official language and the language of instruction, or at a US-accredited or English-speaking IB World school abroad. ESL programmes or certificates are not accepted. Graduate waivers cover recent US or English-medium degrees, and a department can waive the test after an interview. Neither page offers conditional admission.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Pratt programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Pratt need for undergraduates?+
PTE Academic 62.
What PTE score does Pratt need for graduate study?+
It depends on the programme: 53, 57, 59 or 68.
How old can my PTE score be for Pratt?+
Within two years of your intended start term (or its priority deadline, for graduate applicants).
Does Pratt accept ESL certificates instead of PTE?+
Not for undergraduates. The undergraduate page says ESL programmes or certificates are not accepted.
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