University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University in Connecticut lists PTE 62 among its accepted English test scores, alongside IELTS Academic 6.5 and Duolingo 110. Some graduate programmes ask for more, and students below the minimum can be offered provisional acceptance with ESL study first. The page gives no per-skill PTE minimum, validity period or online-test rule.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Sacred Heart PTE minimums

From the acceptable tests and scores page, which sits in the undergraduate international admissions section and also covers graduate programmes, and the graduate application instructions.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Standard minimum62Not stated
MS Healthcare InformaticsNot listedPage gives IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo band minimums only

Test rules and the IELTS comparison

Graduate applicants who are not native English speakers need an official score report from one English exam, or an acceptable waiver. The tests page adds that other exams may be acceptable and asks you to email International Admissions with questions. It does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a Pearson code or a validity period.

On the same page, IELTS Academic is 6.5, TOEFL iBT and the Home Edition 4 (80 on the old scale), and Duolingo 110 with a production score of at least 85. For the MS Healthcare Informatics, the page sets IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.5 and gives no PTE figure, so ask before relying on PTE for that programme.

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If you fall short

Sacred Heart offers provisional acceptance to students who do not meet the minimum English requirement. They can complete ESL courses at the university's English Language Institute or another ESL school before starting their academic programme. Completing Level 6 of the English Language Institute meets the requirement. If you have no English test score, the page asks you to complete the ESL Exam Waiver Request and upload it to your admission portal.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Sacred Heart University need?+

PTE 62 is the listed minimum.

What IELTS matches PTE 62 at Sacred Heart?+

The same page lists IELTS Academic 6.5.

Can I get into Sacred Heart with a lower PTE?+

The university offers provisional acceptance to students below the English minimum, with ESL study before the academic programme.

Does the MS Healthcare Informatics accept PTE?+

Its higher requirement lists only IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo, so confirm with International Admissions.

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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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