University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Missouri State University?

Missouri State University asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 95 from undergraduates and 110 from graduate students. Undergraduates scoring 60 to 90 can still be admitted in full, with prescribed English coursework in the first semester. Low subscores do not block admission but can place you in an LCR English course.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Missouri State Duolingo minimums by level

From Missouri State's English proficiency page and its international graduate application checklist.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate, option 1 (low B2)95A subscore below 90 means an LCR 297 or LCR 397 course in the first semester
Undergraduate, option 2 (high B1)60 to 90Full admission with prescribed first-semester coursework
Graduate (high B2)110A subscore below 110 means an LCR 297 or LCR 397 course in the first semester

How Missouri State handles Duolingo scores

Scores must come from a single testing session on a single report. You upload proof of English proficiency to your application portal for evaluation, and official scores must also be sent through the testing portal using Missouri State's school code 6665.

Neither page states a validity period or a separate rule for graduate assistantships.

For comparison, the English proficiency page sets IELTS at 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 for graduate students.

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If your Duolingo score is below Missouri State's level

Undergraduates with a Duolingo score between 60 and 90 who meet every other requirement are admitted in full but must take the prescribed courses in their first semester. The graduate page offers no equivalent lower band.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Missouri State need?+

95 for undergraduates and 110 for graduate students.

Can I get into Missouri State with Duolingo 80?+

As an undergraduate, yes: 60 to 90 earns full admission with prescribed English courses in your first semester.

Does Missouri State check Duolingo subscores?+

Yes. Subscores below 90 (undergraduate) or 110 (graduate) mean an LCR English course in the first semester.

What IELTS score matches at Missouri State?+

IELTS 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 for graduate students.

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