University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for La Salle University?

La Salle University asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 105 or greater from international freshmen, transfer students and graduate students. Unlike IELTS, which rises from 6.0 for undergraduates to 6.5 for graduate study, the Duolingo minimum is the same at both levels. Waivers apply after three or more years in an English-based curriculum.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

La Salle Duolingo minimums by level

From La Salle's English language proficiency page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate (freshman and transfer)105Native speakers and three-plus years of English-based study are exempt
Graduate105Waiver possible after three-plus years of English-based study

How La Salle handles Duolingo scores

All international applicants must meet English proficiency for study at La Salle. Graduate students can ask the Admissions Office about a waiver at admiss@lasalle.edu. The page gives no validity period or Duolingo sending instructions.

For comparison, the same page asks IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate students.

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If your Duolingo score is below La Salle's level

The page does not describe conditional admission or an English pathway. Transfer students with US college credits who do not meet a waiver are asked to contact the Admissions Office.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does La Salle University need?+

105 or greater for undergraduate and graduate applicants.

What IELTS score does La Salle need?+

IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate students.

Who is exempt from the English test at La Salle?+

Applicants who studied in an English-based curriculum for three or more years, or come from a territory where English is official.

Who do I contact about a La Salle English waiver?+

The Admissions Office at admiss@lasalle.edu.

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