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 band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (freshman and transfer) | 53 | None stated |
| Graduate (general) | 53 | None stated |
| Graduate psychology and counseling | No PTE figure given | Not 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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