University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Roger Williams University?

Roger Williams University asks undergraduate applicants for Pearson PTE Academic 53 for direct admission. Students below that, or without scores, may be considered for conditional admission. The graduate page lists TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and ELS but not PTE. No per-skill PTE minimum is given on either page.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Roger Williams PTE minimums by level

From the undergraduate international admissions requirements and the international graduate applicants page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate, direct admission53None stated
Undergraduate, conditional admissionBelow 53 or no scoreNone stated
GraduateNot listed (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or ELS)Not applicable

Test rules and how to send your score

The undergraduate page does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson institution code; it prints only RWU's TOEFL code, 3729. Graduate scores must be official and released directly to RWU by the testing company, but PTE is not one of the graduate options.

IELTS is 6.5 for undergraduates on the same page, so PTE 53 is the PTE route to that level.

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If you fall short

Undergraduates below the qualifying scores may get conditional admission, as long as they show English proficiency before the I-20 is issued. An agreed programme at a partner ESL school also meets the requirement; the page lists the English Language & Culture Academy at Johnson & Wales University in Providence and ASC English.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Roger Williams University need?+

Pearson PTE Academic 53 for undergraduate direct admission.

Does Roger Williams accept PTE for graduate programmes?+

The graduate page lists TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and ELS, not PTE.

Is there conditional admission at RWU?+

Yes, for undergraduates, if proficiency is shown before the I-20 is issued.

Can SAT or ACT replace PTE at RWU?+

SAT EBRW 550 or ACT English Writing 20 can waive the test.

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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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