University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Marist University?

Marist University asks international first-year, transfer and adult undergraduate applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of 115. Its graduate English page sets the same 115 for the MS in Information Systems and the MS in Computer Science, Software Development. Scores must be less than two years old on the first day of class of your entry term.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Marist Duolingo minimums by level

From Marist's international undergraduate application page and its international graduate English language proficiency page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate first-year115Waivers include the IB Diploma or SAT 500 in critical reading or writing
Undergraduate transfer and adult115One year at a US college also qualifies for a waiver
MS Information Systems; MS Computer Science, Software Development115Duolingo taken online

How Marist handles Duolingo scores

Undergraduate scores must come directly from the testing service to Marist, and the page gives the Marist report code 2400. Scores must be less than two years old from the first day of class of the proposed entry term.

Graduate applicants in the two computing programmes can receive an admission decision with scanned scores, but official scores are required before an I-20 can be issued. The two-year age limit applies here too.

For comparison, the undergraduate page asks IELTS 6.5, and the graduate page asks IELTS 6.5 from a test-centre exam only.

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If your Duolingo score is below Marist's level

Neither page describes conditional admission or an English pathway tied to a Duolingo score. Undergraduates may qualify for a waiver through the IB Diploma, an SAT score of 500 in critical reading or writing, or four years at a school taught in English without ESL courses.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Marist need?+

115 for undergraduates and for the MS Information Systems and MS Computer Science, Software Development.

How old can my Duolingo score be for Marist?+

Less than two years old on the first day of class of your entry term.

Can I be admitted to a Marist master's with a scanned score?+

Yes, but official scores are needed before the I-20 is issued.

What IELTS score does Marist need?+

IELTS 6.5; graduate applicants must take it at a test centre.

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Guide updated on 31 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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