Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Montana State Duolingo minimums
From the undergraduate English proficiency page and the graduate English proficiency page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 110 | Raised from 75 for the 160-point scale, from 1 April 2020 |
| Graduate School | 120 | Most departments ask more, plus interviews |
Assistantships, sending and the IELTS level
The graduate page says higher scores and interviews are especially likely for students who will be graduate teaching or research assistants. Request that your scores are accessible to Montana State University, Bozeman, or email the Graduate School your score report. The undergraduate page asks you to indicate on your test that results should go to Montana State University.
Neither page gives a validity period for the DET. On the same pages, IELTS is 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate study.
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If your Duolingo score is short
Undergraduates can meet the requirement by completing a listed intensive English programme at a set level instead of a test, such as level B2 at the BridgeEnglish Language Center. The graduate page describes no pathway.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Montana State programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Montana State need?+
110 for undergraduates and 120 for the Graduate School.
Will 120 be enough for a Montana State graduate programme?+
Maybe not. The Graduate School says most departments require higher scores as well as interviews.
Can I be a TA at Montana State with Duolingo?+
The page says higher scores and interviews are especially likely for graduate teaching or research assistants. It sets no fixed TA score.
How do I send Duolingo scores to Montana State?+
Make them accessible to Montana State University, Bozeman, or email the Graduate School your score report.
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