University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Texas A&M University-San Antonio?

Texas A&M University-San Antonio accepts a Pearson Test of English score of 43 for bachelor's degree applicants and 53 for master's degree applicants. Scores must be less than two years old and must be sent directly from the testing agency; copies sent by email or uploaded to the portal are not used to complete your file.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

A&M-San Antonio PTE scores by level

From the bachelor's requirements page and the master's requirements page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Bachelor's (freshman)43No per-skill minimum printed
Master's53No per-skill minimum printed

Test rules and how PTE compares with IELTS

Scores must be less than two years old. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to Undergraduate or Graduate Admissions; soft copies sent by email or through the upload portal are not used, and the undergraduate page adds that self-reported forms are not accepted. Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.

On the same pages, IELTS is 5.0 overall for bachelor's and 6.0 overall for master's applicants, so PTE 43 and 53 are the university's equivalents of those bands.

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If you fall short

Completing the advanced level of the Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP) offered by the Texas International Education Consortium is listed as a way to meet the requirement. Waivers are reviewed individually and are not automatic.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your A&M-San Antonio 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-San Antonio need?+

43 for bachelor's and 53 for master's applicants.

How old can my PTE score be?+

Less than two years old.

Can I upload my PTE score report?+

No, scores must come directly from the testing agency; uploaded or emailed copies are not used.

Is there an English programme route?+

Completing the advanced level of the Texas Intensive English Program meets the requirement.

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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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