Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Loyola Chicago Duolingo minimums
From the undergraduate international admissions page, the MS in Data Science admissions page and the Computer Science graduate handbook admissions page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 110 | Official scores |
| MS in Data Science | 105 | Programme page minimum |
| Computer Science graduate programmes | Accepted | Refers you to the international admission page for scores |
Test rules and the IELTS level
The undergraduate page says the application may require official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo scores. None of the pages read states a validity period or a separate DET level for assistantships, and none gives Duolingo sending instructions, so follow the instructions in your application portal.
On the same pages, IELTS is 6.5 for undergraduates and 6 for the MS in Data Science.
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If your Duolingo score is short
Loyola's ICAP is open to undergraduates in all majors and to all graduate and professional programmes except those in the Stritch School of Medicine. You take English as a second language coursework with tutoring and advising, and completing the English Language Learning Program means no new test score is needed. The ICAP page describes eligibility in terms of TOEFL or IELTS scores and sets no DET band.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Loyola programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Loyola University Chicago need?+
110 for undergraduate admission.
Does Loyola accept Duolingo for graduate study?+
Some programmes do. The MS in Data Science lists 105, and Computer Science names Duolingo among accepted tests.
Is there conditional admission at Loyola Chicago?+
Yes, ICAP, for most undergraduate and graduate programmes except Stritch School of Medicine programmes.
Is Loyola's Duolingo minimum the same for all programmes?+
No. The undergraduate level is 110 while the MS in Data Science lists 105, so check your programme page.
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