Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
SAU PTE minimums by level
From the undergraduate and graduate international admissions pages.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 43 | None stated |
| Graduate | 51 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
The graduate page asks for scores not more than two years old. The undergraduate page says official scores are required. The page does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core or a Pearson code.
IELTS on the same pages is 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 for graduates, so PTE 43 sits beside IELTS 5.5 and PTE 51 beside IELTS 6.0.
Know your target? Check where you stand
Take a free AI-scored PTE mock and see your score per skill before you book the real test. Free account, no card.
Take a free mock →Practise before you book: free PTE mock test, PTE predictions, PTE Core practice test and PTE to IELTS converter.
If you fall short
Undergraduates can use ELS level 109, EF level 4, SAT or ACT instead. Graduate applicants can use ELS level 112 or EF level 5, and the graduate page suggests retaking the test if you are below the minimum. A US bachelor's or master's degree waives the graduate requirement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your SAU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Southern Arkansas University need?+
43 for undergraduates and 51 for graduate applicants.
How old can my PTE score be for a SAU master's?+
No more than two years old.
Is there a per-skill PTE minimum?+
Neither page sets one.
Can ELS replace PTE at SAU?+
Yes. ELS level 109 for undergraduates and level 112 for graduates.
Keep reading
Related
- Southern Arkansas University IELTS requirement
- PTE for the USA: scores by university
- How long PTE scores are valid
- PTE score calculator
- All 5495 guides
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.
© 2026 BandLadder. Written and checked by the BandLadder team. You may quote or cite this page with credit to BandLadder and a link to it; republishing it in full needs our written permission. Content use policy