Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Boise State Duolingo minimums
From the first-year international admission page, the international graduate admission page and the Pathway Program page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (first year) | 100 | Listed with other ways to show proficiency |
| Graduate College | 115 | Most graduate programmes |
| Criminal Justice MA, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Athletic Training | 125 | Higher programme minimum |
| Pathway, Accelerated Path (1 semester) | 86 to 99 | Full admission on completion |
| Pathway, Standard Path (2 semesters) | 75 to 85 | Then the Accelerated Path |
| Pathway, Extended Path (3 semesters) | 65 to 74 | Then the Standard and Accelerated Paths |
Sending scores, validity and the IELTS level
The graduate page says all test scores must be sent to Boise State directly through the testing provider and must still be valid when they arrive, and that Duolingo results must be sent directly through Duolingo. The page does not name a validity period or DET subscores, and sets no separate level for assistantships.
On the same pages, IELTS is 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for the Graduate College and for the three programmes that ask DET 125, so those programmes raise the Duolingo and TOEFL bars but not IELTS.
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If your Duolingo score is short
Undergraduate applicants who do not meet Boise State's English minimums are considered for the Pathway Program, which combines English and academic courses and leads to full admission. Your DET score sets your starting point, as the table shows. The pages describe no graduate pathway.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Boise State programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Boise State need?+
100 for first-year undergraduates and 115 for the Graduate College. Three programmes ask 125.
Which Boise State programmes need Duolingo 125?+
The Criminal Justice MA, the Doctor of Nursing Practice and the Master of Athletic Training.
Can I enter Boise State's Pathway Program with Duolingo?+
Yes. DET 65 to 74 starts the Extended Path, 75 to 85 the Standard Path and 86 to 99 the Accelerated Path.
How do I send Duolingo scores to Boise State?+
Directly through Duolingo. Boise State says scores must still be valid when it receives them.
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