University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Stevens Institute of Technology?

Stevens Institute of Technology lists a minimum Pearson PTE Academic score of 53 for international transfer applicants. Its English proficiency list for international first-year applicants names TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and the SAT, not PTE, and its graduate English policy is built on TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo scores. Check with admissions before relying on PTE for those routes.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Stevens PTE scores by applicant type

From Stevens's undergraduate international students page and the graduate English language proficiency policy.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
International transfer students53No per-skill minimum printed
International first-year studentsNot listedTOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or SAT EBRW
Graduate programmesNot listedTOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo

Test rules and the IELTS comparison

The transfer list gives PTE 53 but does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or how to send PTE scores. For graduate TOEFL and IELTS, Stevens uses code 2819, accepts only official scores sent by the testing agency, and requires scores dated within two years.

On the same transfer list, IELTS needs 6.0 overall, TOEFL 80 iBT and Duolingo 105. Graduate admission needs at least TOEFL iBT 4, IELTS 6 or Duolingo 110, with English courses assigned below higher bands.

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If you fall short

Transfer applicants can also meet the requirement with SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 550 or three years of study where English was the sole language of instruction. Graduate applicants in lower score bands are placed in English Language and Communication (ELC) courses in their first term.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Stevens need?+

53 for international transfer students.

Can first-year applicants use PTE at Stevens?+

The first-year English list names TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and the SAT, not PTE.

Does Stevens accept PTE for graduate admission?+

The graduate English policy sets minimums for TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo only.

What IELTS score matches Stevens's PTE 53 for transfers?+

The same list asks IELTS 6.0 overall.

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Guide updated on 1 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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