University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for UW-Whitewater?

UW-Whitewater asks for PTE Academic 48 from international freshman, transfer and UW-Whitewater at Rock County applicants. The page sets no per-skill minimum, and the score must come from a test taken within the 24 months before you apply. The same list puts IELTS Academic at 6.0 and TOEFL iBT at 4.0 (71 on the previous scale).
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

UW-Whitewater PTE minimums by applicant type

From the international admissions page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Freshman48None stated
Transfer48None stated
Rock County (associate degrees)48None stated

Test rules and how to send your score

All accepted scores must be acquired within 24 months immediately before you apply, and only one qualifying score is needed. The page gives a TOEFL code (1921) and allows a scan of your own IELTS report, but for other tests, including PTE, it asks you to contact intladmission@uww.edu for submission instructions. It does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.

PTE 48 sits beside IELTS Academic 6.0, Duolingo 110 and iTEP 3.7 on the same list.

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If you fall short

Completing 700-level coursework at WESLI with a B or better, plus a letter of recommendation from a WESLI advisor, also meets the requirement. Undergraduates are exempt if they attended a US high school for at least two years and graduated, or are citizens of, and have lived for the past two years in, a listed English-speaking country.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does UW-Whitewater need?+

PTE Academic 48, with no per-skill minimum stated.

How recent must my PTE score be?+

Taken within the 24 months immediately before you apply.

How do I send PTE scores to UW-Whitewater?+

The page asks you to email intladmission@uww.edu for instructions.

Is there an English school route?+

Yes. WESLI 700-level completion with a B or better and an advisor's letter.

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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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