University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Metropolitan State University?

Metropolitan State University in Minnesota asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 95 or better from international undergraduate applicants and 105 or better from graduate applicants. The matching IELTS Academic levels are 5.5 and 6.5. Metro State says the official Duolingo report comes into its dashboard directly from Duolingo.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Metro State Duolingo minimums by level

From Metro State's international undergraduate requirements and its international graduate requirements.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate95Report arrives in the Metro State dashboard
Graduate105Report arrives in the Metro State dashboard

How Metro State handles Duolingo scores

Both pages say the official Duolingo score report comes into the Metro State dashboard from Duolingo, while IELTS score reports can be uploaded. Neither page gives a Duolingo validity period or subscore rule.

For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS Academic at 5.5 and the graduate page sets it at 6.5.

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If your Duolingo score is below Metro State's level

Completing Level 112 at an ELS Language Center in the US meets the requirement at both levels. Undergraduates can also use SAT Critical Reading 570 or ACT English 24. Neither page describes conditional admission.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Metro State need?+

95 for undergraduates and 105 for graduate applicants.

What is Metro State's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS Academic 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate study.

How does Metro State receive Duolingo scores?+

The official report comes into the Metro State dashboard from Duolingo.

Does ELS count instead of Duolingo?+

Yes. Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center in the US.

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Guide updated on 1 November 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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