Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Seattle University PTE bands
From the international undergraduate admissions page and the international graduate admissions page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, exempt from ELCB | 58 | None stated |
| Undergraduate with ELCB requirement | 48 to 57 | None stated |
| Graduate general admission | 58 | None stated |
| Graduate ELCB programme | 48 to 57 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core, a PTE validity period or a PTE sending code. Both say the most recent demonstration of English proficiency counts, regardless of whether earlier scores were higher, so a retake can lower your result. The undergraduate page accepts TOEFL My Best Score and IELTS One Skill Retake but says nothing similar for PTE.
On the same pages, IELTS 6.5 matches PTE 58 and IELTS 6.0 matches the ELCB band.
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If you fall short
Undergraduates in the ELCB range take diagnostic tests on the first day of classes, and some have the ELCB requirement waived on the results. Nursing, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Business and Law (3+3) and Criminal Justice with a law specialisation (3+3) need proficiency above the ELCB level. At graduate level, some programmes cannot fit ELCB into the curriculum, so admitted students would complete ELCB before starting.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Seattle University programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Seattle University need?+
PTE 58 for general admission at undergraduate and graduate level.
Can I get into Seattle University with PTE 50?+
Scores of 48 to 57 lead to admission with English Language and Cultural Bridge classes, except for programmes that require the full level.
Does Seattle University use my best PTE score?+
No. It counts the most recent demonstration of English proficiency, even if an earlier score was higher.
Which Seattle University programmes need the full PTE 58?+
Nursing, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Business and Law (3+3) and Criminal Justice with a law specialisation (3+3).
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