University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Merrimack College?

Merrimack College asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 110 from both undergraduate and graduate international applicants. The same pages set IELTS at 6.5. Undergraduates must have taken the test within the past two years, and those who meet every requirement except English can be considered for conditional admission.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Merrimack Duolingo minimums by level

From Merrimack's undergraduate international application process and its graduate international student FAQ.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate110Test within the past two years
Graduate110Needed unless you hold a US academic degree

How Merrimack handles Duolingo scores

Undergraduate scores must be sent directly from the testing authority, and the test must have been completed within the past two years.

At graduate level, applicants whose first language is not English and who have not earned a US academic degree must show proficiency. The graduate FAQ notes that Merrimack offers fellowships and assistantships but sets no separate English level for them.

For comparison, the undergraduate page asks IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and the graduate FAQ IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.

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If your Duolingo score is below Merrimack's level

The undergraduate page says Merrimack has conditional admission options for applicants who meet every requirement except English proficiency. It also accepts SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 510 or ACT 23 instead of an English test.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Merrimack College need?+

110 for both undergraduate and graduate applicants.

How old can my Duolingo score be for Merrimack?+

Undergraduates must have taken the test within the past two years.

Does Merrimack offer conditional admission?+

Yes, for undergraduates who meet every requirement except English proficiency.

What IELTS score matches at Merrimack?+

IELTS 6.5 at both levels.

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