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 programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate | 105 overall | Submit directly to the College |
| Transfer undergraduate | 105 total | |
| Visiting student | 105 total | |
| Graduate School | 105 | Score 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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