University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Marywood University?

Marywood University asks undergraduate applicants for a minimum Duolingo English Test score of 90 and graduate and doctoral applicants for 100. M.S. Biotechnology applicants need 105. Scores must be official, sent by the testing agency and taken within the last two years. The matching IELTS levels are 5.5, 6.0 and 6.5.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Marywood Duolingo minimums by level

From Marywood's international admissions page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate90Test within the last two years
Graduate and doctoral100
M.S. Biotechnology105Higher level for this programme

How Marywood handles Duolingo scores

Official scores must be sent directly to Marywood University by the testing agency. The page asks for scores taken within the last two years and gives no subscore rule.

For comparison, the same international page sets IELTS at 5.5 for undergraduates, 6.0 for graduate and doctoral applicants and 6.5 for M.S. Biotechnology.

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If your Duolingo score is below Marywood's level

Marywood lists three waiver routes: standardised test scores (SAT EBRW 500, ACT English plus Reading 37 or GRE Verbal 150), completion of a Marywood-recognised bridge or ESL programme with a verified exit exam score, or more than two years of study in the United States or at an English-medium school in an eligible country.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Marywood need?+

90 for undergraduates, 100 for graduate and doctoral applicants and 105 for M.S. Biotechnology.

How old can my Duolingo score be?+

Taken within the last two years.

What is Marywood's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 for graduate study.

Can a GRE score waive the English test?+

Yes. GRE Verbal 150 or higher is one of the waiver routes.

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