University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Minnesota State University Moorhead asks international freshman applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of 95 and graduate applicants for 120. The IELTS equivalents on the same pages are 5.5 and 6.5. Undergraduates share their score with Minnesota State Moorhead through Duolingo, and SAT or ACT scores are also accepted.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Minnesota State Moorhead Duolingo minimums by level

From MSUM's international freshman admissions page and its international graduate admissions page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Freshman95Share the score with Minnesota State Moorhead
Graduate120Official score required

How Minnesota State Moorhead handles Duolingo scores

The freshman page tells applicants to share their Duolingo score with Minnesota State Moorhead. The graduate page asks non-native speakers for an official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score, with Duolingo listed under the name Minnesota State University Moorhead. Neither page gives a validity period or subscore rule.

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

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If your Duolingo score is below Minnesota State Moorhead's level

Freshmen can also qualify with SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 480 or ACT combined English/Writing of 18, or by transferring with a C or better in an approved English composition course. Neither page describes conditional admission.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Minnesota State Moorhead need?+

95 for freshmen and 120 for graduate applicants.

What is Minnesota State Moorhead's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 5.5 for freshmen and 6.5 for graduate study.

How do I send my Duolingo score to MSUM?+

Share it with Minnesota State Moorhead through Duolingo.

Can an SAT score replace the English test?+

Yes, for freshmen: 480 or higher on SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

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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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