University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Shenandoah University?

Shenandoah University in Virginia asks for 53 or higher on PTE Academic, from a test taken within two years of submission. The same 53 applies to first-year and graduate applicants. Graduate applicants who apply through a CAS system, such as PTCAS or PharmCAS, should note that those systems take only official TOEFL and IELTS scores.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Shenandoah PTE minimums by level

From the first-year and graduate international application pages.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate (first year)53None stated
Graduate (direct application)53None stated
Graduate via CAS systemsNot accepted (TOEFL or IELTS only)Not applicable

Test rules and how to send your score

Both pages say the PTE must be taken within two years of submission. The page does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core or a Pearson code. The graduate page says CASPA, ATCAS, OTCAS, PTCAS and PharmCAS require official TOEFL and IELTS scores only.

IELTS is 6.5 on both pages, so PTE 53 is Shenandoah's PTE equivalent of IELTS 6.5. TOEFL iBT is 79, or 83 for nursing, health professions and music therapy.

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If you fall short

Both pages also accept completion of an approved English language programme, ENG 101 or equivalent with a B or better at a US institution, or a high school diploma from listed English-speaking countries. Some post-professional graduate programmes accept a US licence as proof of English.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Shenandoah University need?+

53 or higher, for undergraduate and graduate applicants.

How recent must my PTE be?+

Taken within two years of submission.

Can I use PTE when applying through PTCAS or PharmCAS?+

No. The graduate page says CAS systems require official TOEFL and IELTS scores only.

Is the PTE minimum higher for nursing?+

The page raises TOEFL for nursing and health professions, but lists PTE at 53 for all programmes.

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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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