University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for UT Tyler?

The University of Texas at Tyler asks international undergraduates for a Pearson score of 53 and graduate applicants for PTE Academic 53. No per-skill PTE minimum is set. Graduate psychology and counseling programmes ask for higher TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo scores but give no PTE figure. Graduate applicants must submit English evidence before admission is granted.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

UT Tyler PTE minimums by level

From UT Tyler's international admissions page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate (freshman and transfer)53None stated
Graduate (general)53None stated
Graduate psychology and counselingNo PTE figure givenNot applicable

Test rules and how to send your score

The page lists the Pearson Test of English among accepted tests but does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson institution code. The code 6850 is for TOEFL. Send your score through your Pearson account and confirm receipt with UT Tyler.

On the same page, IELTS is 6.5 for undergraduates and 6.5 with 6.0 in each subsection for graduate study, so PTE 53 is accepted where UT Tyler asks IELTS 6.5. Psychology and counseling ask TOEFL 87, IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each subsection or Duolingo 115.

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If you fall short

Applicants who completed a high school diploma, or an associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral or professional degree at a US institution do not need to submit English test scores. UT Tyler waives the requirement for undergraduates who graduated from a US high school. The page does not describe a conditional admission or ESL pathway with a PTE entry point.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does UT Tyler need?+

53 for international undergraduates and for general graduate admission.

Is there a PTE score for UT Tyler psychology and counseling?+

No. Those programmes list higher TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo scores only.

What IELTS score matches PTE 53 at UT Tyler?+

UT Tyler lists IELTS 6.5 at both levels.

Is there a per-skill PTE minimum at UT Tyler?+

None is stated.

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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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