Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
CSUB Duolingo minimums by level
From CSUB's international welcome page for future students, which has separate undergraduate and graduate application sections.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95 | IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each section; TOEFL 3.5 or 61 iBT; PTE 43 |
| Graduate | 105 | IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 4 or 80 iBT; PTE 58 |
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The undergraduate list on the welcome page also accepts SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 550 or a college-level English course with a C or higher, though CSUB will not accept online English courses. Graduate applicants with a bachelor's degree from an accredited US university can be waived. The page does not state a Duolingo validity period, subscores or an assistantship level.
Compared with IELTS: CSUB pairs Duolingo 95 with IELTS 5.5 for undergraduates and Duolingo 105 with IELTS 6.5 for graduate applicants on the same page.
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If your Duolingo score is below the level
The page read does not describe conditional admission or an English pathway. Check whether you qualify for a language proficiency waiver through the list of countries on the page.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your CSUB programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Cal State Bakersfield need for undergraduates?+
A minimum of 95.
What Duolingo score does CSUB need for graduate study?+
A minimum of 105.
Does CSUB accept an online English course instead of a test?+
No. The page says CSUB will not accept online English courses to prove English proficiency.
What IELTS score matches CSUB's graduate Duolingo 105?+
IELTS 6.5.
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