University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for St. Ambrose University?

St. Ambrose University in Iowa asks international undergraduates for a PTE minimum of 53. No per-skill figure is set. The graduate requirements page gives no PTE score: it says minimums vary by programme, typically TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5, so graduate applicants should ask their programme whether PTE is accepted.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

St. Ambrose PTE minimums by level

From the undergraduate and graduate international requirements pages.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate53None stated
GraduateNot listed (varies by programme)Not applicable

Test rules and comparison with IELTS

The page does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson code. The graduate page asks for official test scores.

IELTS on the undergraduate page is 6.0 and TOEFL iBT 79, so PTE 53 is the undergraduate PTE route to IELTS 6.0.

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If you fall short

Transfer students who have completed 24+ credits in the USA or an approved English-speaking country, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0, may have the requirement waived. ESL courses do not count towards those credits. ELS level 112, SAT, ACT and IB Higher Level English are also accepted.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does St. Ambrose University need?+

53 for undergraduate applicants.

Can I use PTE for a St. Ambrose master's?+

The graduate page names only TOEFL and IELTS, so check with your programme.

Do transfer students need PTE?+

Those with 24+ credits in the USA or an approved English-speaking country and a 2.0 GPA may be waived.

What IELTS score matches PTE 53 at St. Ambrose?+

IELTS 6.0 on the undergraduate page.

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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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