Official transcripts, diplomas, and leaving examination scores from secondary and post-secondary schools (in English).
TOEFL iBT - 80(Plus)
IELTS - 6.5(Plus)
PTE - 54(Plus)
DUOLINGO - 115(Plus)
For international students affected by testing centers closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Pace University has temporarily approved the use of the Duolingo English Test in place of the in-person TOEFL, IELTS and PTE English proficiency exams. Duolingo English Tests will be accepted for all 2023 applications.
SAT or ACT scores. International students may submit an SAT or ACT score in lieu of a TOEFL or IELTS score. The following scores would warrant a waiver of the TOEFL or IELTS and sufficiently demonstrate English proficiency:
SAT - A score of a 27 or better on the reading test subsection
ACT - Score of 20 or higher on the English section
IB students may submit ENGLISH A1/A2 or B1/B2 results with a score of 4 or better. Students with Higher Level (HL) courses will be awarded college credit as well.
IGSCE, GCSE, or GCE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education, General Certificate of Secondary Education, or General Certificate of Education) O-Level or A-Level English with grade of E or higher.
Cambridge Exam - Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score 176
We also consider the GPA (Grade Point Average) that is indicated on your high school transcript. We generally look for students in the top 50(Percent) of their class. For schools that don't use a ranking system, we consider a 2.5 GPA or higher to be the equivalent. Finally, the Office of International Admissions conducts a holistic review of each application that includes a careful review of the following documents, letters of recommendation, personal statement / essay, and extracurricular activities.