University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Ole Miss?

The University of Mississippi asks for PTE Academic 53 for both undergraduate and graduate admission. Lower scores still lead to admission with English courses: 47 to 52 places you on the Transition Pathway and 42 to 46 on the Bridge Pathway, while 41 and below points to the Intensive English Program. Scores must come from the testing agency and be under two years old.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Ole Miss PTE bands

From the English proficiency requirements page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate and graduate admission53None stated
Transition Pathway47 to 52None stated
Bridge Pathway42 to 46None stated
Intensive English Program (test not required)41 and belowNot applicable

Test rules and how to send your score

To count as official, scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the university and be less than two years old. The page gives 1840 as the University of Mississippi's school code. It does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.

On the same page, IELTS 6.0 matches PTE 53 for direct admission, IELTS 5.5 matches the Transition Pathway and IELTS 5.0 the Bridge Pathway.

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If you fall short

Transition Pathway students take 3 hours of IE 090 and 1 hour of IE 091 in their first semester alongside degree courses, and must pass both with a C or better. Bridge Pathway students take three Intensive English courses (9 credit hours) in the first semester and need a B to exit, moving to the Transition Pathway in the second semester.

For undergraduates below PTE 47, the page says conditional admission may be granted on written request to International Student and Scholar Services; academic courses then open only after unconditional-level English is shown. The Intensive English Program needs a separate application.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Ole Miss need?+

PTE Academic 53 for undergraduate and graduate admission.

Can I get into Ole Miss with PTE 50?+

Yes, if you meet the academic standards. 47 to 52 places you on the Transition Pathway with IE 090 and IE 091 in your first semester.

How old can my PTE score be?+

Less than two years old, sent directly from the testing agency.

What IELTS score matches PTE 53 at Ole Miss?+

IELTS 6.0 is the direct-admission level on the same page.

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