University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for the University of Tulsa?

The University of Tulsa asks undergraduate applicants for PTE Academic 48 with no individual subscore below 44. The Graduate School lists 56 for a Pearson test, with scores valid for two years and sent directly by the testing agency. Undergraduates can email verifiable score copies, and conditional admission is available for academically qualified students.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UTulsa PTE minimums by level

From the undergraduate evidence of English proficiency page and the graduate international admission page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate48No individual subscore below 44
Graduate (Graduate School minimum)56None stated

Test rules and how to send your score

The graduate page lists the test as "Pearson English International Test", not PTE Academic by name, so confirm which Pearson test the Graduate School means before you book. It says scores are valid for two years after the test date and must be sent directly by the testing agency. For undergraduates, the international applicants page accepts copies of official scores if an admission official can verify them on the testing website, by email to international@utulsa.edu or through the application portal. Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.

On the same pages, IELTS 6.0 sits alongside PTE 48 for undergraduates and IELTS 6.5 alongside 56 for graduates.

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If you fall short

The undergraduate page says conditional admission is available for academically qualified students, and also accepts ELS Level 112, The Language Company Level 9 or Kaplan English Advanced Level. At graduate level, business, clinical and I/O psychology, chemical engineering and several health programmes set higher TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo scores, but the table has no PTE column.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does the University of Tulsa need?+

PTE Academic 48 with no subscore below 44 for undergraduates, and 56 for graduate study.

Can I email my PTE score to UTulsa?+

Undergraduates can send copies by email or the portal if admissions can verify them online. Graduate scores must come directly from the testing agency.

How long are PTE scores valid for UTulsa graduate admission?+

Two years after the test date.

Does UTulsa offer conditional admission?+

Yes, for academically qualified undergraduate applicants.

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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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