University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Xavier University?

Xavier University in Cincinnati asks international first-year applicants for a PTE score of 55 for full admission consideration. A score of 48 can lead to admission with two required academic English courses, and 39 with those courses plus advisor and tutor support, but both lower routes are only for the fall (August) intake.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Xavier PTE minimums by admission route

From the international freshman requirements page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Full admission consideration55None stated
With additional English courses (August intake only)48None stated
With courses, twice-weekly advisor meetings and tutor referrals (August intake only)39None stated

Test rules and how to send your score

The page lists the test as PTE and does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core, a score age or a Pearson code. The matching IELTS levels on the same page are 6.5, 6.0 and 5.5.

The international graduate page lists minimums for TOEFL (iBT 79) and IELTS (6.5) only and does not give a PTE figure, so graduate applicants should ask the programme whether PTE is accepted.

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If you fall short

Students admitted at 48 or 39 must take MDLN 110: Academic Discourse and Presentation and MDLN 111: Academic Reading and Writing (3 credit hours each). At 39 they must also meet their advisor twice weekly and see tutors or learning specialists when referred. Exemptions include a year of US high school with a C in standard English and 24 US semester hours with a C- in English Composition; email internationaladmit@xavier.edu to request one.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Xavier University need?+

55 for full admission consideration as a first-year student.

Can I get into Xavier with PTE 48?+

Yes, with two additional English courses, but only for the August intake.

What is the lowest PTE score Xavier lists?+

39, with English courses and extra advising, for the August intake only.

Does Xavier's graduate page accept PTE?+

It lists TOEFL and IELTS minimums only and gives no PTE figure.

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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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