University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Indiana State University?

Indiana State University sets a Duolingo English Test minimum of 95 for undergraduates and 100 for graduate applicants. IELTS is 6.0 and 6.5. Any English test score must be two years old or less on the first day of class of your first term. The university can make individual exceptions case by case.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Indiana State Duolingo minimums by level

From Indiana State's English language requirement scores page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate95 or higherBusiness majors have higher TOEFL and IELTS levels
Graduate100 or higherGRE Verbal 149 is another listed route

How Indiana State handles Duolingo scores

Indiana State requires every English proficiency score to be two years old or less by the first day of class of your first term. Scores may be sent directly from the testing centre, or emailed to ISU-GradInfo@indstate.edu for verification.

The page lists TOEFL 79 and IELTS 6.5 for undergraduate business majors but gives no separate Duolingo figure for them.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.

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If your Duolingo score is below Indiana State's level

The page lists intensive English completions as alternatives, such as ELS Level 112, IU Level 6, The Language Company Level 9 and Ball State IEI Level 6. Indiana State also reserves the right to make individual exceptions and use alternative testing case by case.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Indiana State need for undergraduates?+

95 or higher.

What Duolingo score does Indiana State need for graduate study?+

100 or higher.

How old can my Duolingo score be for Indiana State?+

Two years old or less by the first day of class of your first term.

What is Indiana State's IELTS level?+

6 for undergraduates (6.5 for business majors) and 6.5 for graduate applicants.

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