University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Coastal Carolina University?

Coastal Carolina University accepts a Duolingo English Test score of 95 for undergraduates and 100 for graduate applicants. The page says Duolingo results are valid for two years from the test date. It also lists lower Duolingo bands for the Global Achievement Pathway Program, but marks that programme as currently not offered.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Coastal Carolina Duolingo minimums by level

From the English proficiency requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate95
Graduate100
Global Achievement Pathway, Coastal level70 to 94Programme currently not offered
Global Achievement Pathway, Teal level50 to 69Programme currently not offered

How Coastal Carolina handles Duolingo scores

The page says Duolingo results include a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample, which are shared with Coastal Carolina International Admissions when you send your results. It says results are valid for two years from the test date, and gives no Duolingo subscore floors or teaching assistant rule.

Applicants from approved English-exempt countries, or who attended high school in one of them or in the US for at least two years, send official SAT or ACT results instead.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduates.

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If your Duolingo score is below Coastal Carolina's level

The Global Achievement Pathway Program would have taken Duolingo 70 to 94 for one semester of English support (Coastal level) or 50 to 69 for two semesters (Teal level), but the page says it is currently not offered. Other routes on the page include ELS Level 110 (undergraduate) or 112 (graduate) and Cambridge C1.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Coastal Carolina need for undergraduates?+

95.

What Duolingo score does Coastal Carolina need for graduate study?+

100.

How long are Duolingo results valid for Coastal Carolina?+

Two years from the test date, according to the page.

Can I use the Global Achievement Pathway with a lower Duolingo score?+

The page lists bands of 50 to 94 for it, but says the programme is currently not offered.

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