Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
UMass Dartmouth PTE minimums by level
From the undergraduate international apply page, the graduate language requirements page and the graduate programme-specific requirements page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53 | None stated |
| Graduate (any programme) | 52 | None stated |
| Graduate business programmes (MBA, Accounting MSA, AI and Business Analytics MS) | 58 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
Undergraduate official scores must be sent directly from the testing agency, either chosen at registration or requested later. Graduate applicants can use unofficial scores for review, but official scores are required for enrolment and should be sent before they expire. None of the pages mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
On the same pages, undergraduates need IELTS 6.0 against PTE 53, graduate applicants need IELTS 6.0 against PTE 52, and business programmes ask for IELTS 6.5 against PTE 58. The graduate page sets TOEFL and IELTS levels for teaching assistantship consideration but gives no PTE figure for it.
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If you fall short
Undergraduates who do not meet the requirement may take part in the Gateway Program to build academic English before full admission. The graduate page does not describe a PTE-based pathway, and it says a medium of instruction letter does not meet its exemption rules.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UMass Dartmouth programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does UMass Dartmouth need?+
PTE 53 for undergraduates and PTE Academic 52 for graduate programmes.
What PTE score does the UMass Dartmouth MBA need?+
PTE Academic 58, the same as the Accounting MSA and the AI and Business Analytics MS.
Can I apply to UMass Dartmouth with unofficial PTE scores?+
Graduate applicants can, for review. Official scores are needed for enrolment.
What if my PTE is below 53 for UMass Dartmouth undergraduate study?+
You may join the Gateway Program to build academic English before full admission.
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