University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Central Connecticut State University?

Central Connecticut State University asks international first-year applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of 95, and graduate applicants for 105. IELTS is 6.5 at both levels, so the Duolingo gap between them is wider than the IELTS one. Applicants whose native language is not English must show proficiency with one accepted test.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

CCSU Duolingo minimums by level

From the international first-year students page and the international graduate students page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
First-year undergraduate95
Graduate105

CCSU Duolingo rules

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit one accepted test: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or, for first-year applicants, Pearson PTE 59. Neither page gives Duolingo subscores, a validity period or sending instructions.

The graduate page says no financial aid is available for non-US students at present, though graduate assistantships may be available to international students who can interview on campus; it sets no separate English score for them.

For comparison, the first-year page and the graduate page both set IELTS at a band score of 6.5.

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If your Duolingo score is below CCSU's level

Neither page describes conditional admission or an English pathway. Your options are another accepted test at CCSU's level: TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the new scale) at either level, or PTE 59 for first-year applicants.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does CCSU need for first-year applicants?+

95.

What Duolingo score does CCSU need for graduate applicants?+

105.

Does CCSU offer conditional admission for English?+

Neither international admissions page describes one.

Is IELTS different by level at CCSU?+

No. IELTS is 6.5 for both first-year and graduate applicants.

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Guide updated on 31 October 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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