What PTE score do you need for San Diego State University?

First-year scores must be from within the past two years. Graduate scores must be dated within two years of the start of the application filing period; official scores can come directly from the testing agency, or you can submit a copy of your official score report through your my.SDSU account. The pages do not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.

For comparison, the IELTS minimum is 6.5 at both levels, and the Joint Doctoral Program asks IELTS 7.

First-year applicants can also meet the requirement by finishing EAP Level 8 at SDSU's American Language Institute with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. The graduate page lists waivers, such as a master's or higher degree from a US institution.

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