University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for College of Charleston?

College of Charleston asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 105 at every level. First-year, transfer and visiting undergraduates need 105 overall, and the Graduate School also sets 105. Scores must come directly from Duolingo. IELTS is 6.5 at both levels, so the Duolingo figure is the same for undergraduates and graduates.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

College of Charleston Duolingo minimums

From the international undergraduate admission page and the Graduate School's international students page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
First-year undergraduate105 overallSubmit directly to the College
Transfer undergraduate105 total
Visiting student105 total
Graduate School105Score report direct from the testing agency

How the College handles Duolingo scores

Both pages ask for scores to be sent directly by the testing agency. The graduate page says English proficiency is required for all international students and may be waived for students who attended a US university or whose coursework was mainly in English, with documentation. Admitted international graduate students are encouraged to apply for assistantships in their programmes; the page sets no separate English score for them.

Neither page gives Duolingo subscores or a validity period.

For comparison, the undergraduate page and the graduate page both set IELTS at 6.5.

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If your Duolingo score is below 105

Neither page describes conditional admission or a pathway route. Undergraduates can use TOEFL iBT 80 (4 on the 1 to 6 scale), iTEP Academic Plus 3.8, SAT Reading and Writing 500 or ACT Reading 18 with English 20 instead.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does College of Charleston need?+

105 for undergraduates and for the Graduate School.

Is the Duolingo requirement the same for transfer students?+

Yes. Transfer and visiting applicants also need 105.

Can I send my own Duolingo report?+

No. Both pages ask for scores directly from the testing agency.

Does the College set a separate English score for assistantships?+

The graduate page encourages admitted students to apply for assistantships but sets no separate score.

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