Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
TAMUK PTE minimums by programme
From the undergraduate catalogue's international admission page, the graduate catalogue's admission requirements and TAMUK's international admissions page. The undergraduate catalogue lists PTE as an equivalent of its TOEFL minimums: 44 alongside TOEFL 61, and 53 alongside TOEFL 79.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate: most programmes | 44 | Not stated |
| Undergraduate: Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences | 53 | Not stated |
| Graduate | 53 | Not stated |
Sending scores, validity and the IELTS comparison
The graduate section of the international admissions page asks you to send all test scores directly from the testing portal: soft copies sent by email or through the upload portal will not be used to complete your file, and scores older than two years are treated as expired. The graduate catalogue says the College of Graduate Studies accepts electronic PTE scores. No page mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
In the undergraduate catalogue, PTE 44 sits with IELTS 6.0 and PTE 53 with IELTS 6.5. For graduate study, IELTS is 6.0 overall and only scores sent electronically by the test centre are accepted.
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If you fall short
Undergraduates can complete TAMUK's Intensive English Program with an average of 85% (90% for engineering and arts and sciences) at the levels the catalogue lists, or the advanced level of the Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP). Graduate applicants can use completion of the TAMUK ELTC Intensive English Program at Advanced Plus, the TIEP advanced level, a GRE Verbal score of 146, or Duolingo 100. The graduate catalogue adds that admission requirements may vary by programme.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TAMUK programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Texas A&M-Kingsville need?+
PTE overall 44 for most undergraduate programmes, 53 for engineering and arts and sciences, and 53 for graduate admission.
Does TAMUK accept PTE for graduate admission?+
Yes. The graduate catalogue says the College of Graduate Studies accepts electronic PTE scores, with a minimum of 53.
Can I email my PTE score report to TAMUK?+
Not for the graduate file. Scores must be sent from the testing portal; soft copies by email or upload are not used.
How old can my PTE score be for TAMUK?+
No older than two years, or it is considered expired.
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