Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
Quinnipiac PTE minimums by level
From the undergraduate international admissions page and the graduate international admissions page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57 | None stated |
| Graduate | 57 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
The graduate page asks for an official copy of your English proficiency test report. Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson institution code, so send an official report and confirm receipt with ISA@qu.edu. The undergraduate page marks IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge as preferred tests; PTE is accepted but not marked preferred.
On the same pages, IELTS is 6.5 at both levels, so PTE 57 is the PTE route to that level.
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If you fall short
Graduate applicants can submit successful completion of ELS Level 112 instead of a test. Undergraduates who studied entirely in English through secondary school may qualify for a waiver, decided case by case. Neither page describes conditional admission.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Quinnipiac programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Quinnipiac need?+
57 for both undergraduate and graduate admission.
Is PTE a preferred test at Quinnipiac?+
The undergraduate page accepts PTE but marks IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge as preferred.
Can graduate applicants use ELS instead of PTE?+
Yes. ELS Level 112 is accepted in lieu of a test.
How do I ask for an English waiver?+
Email International Admissions at ISA@qu.edu with evidence.
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