Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Murray State Duolingo minimums by level
From Murray State's international admissions page and its graduate programme requirements.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, full admission | 100 | Also for transfer applicants |
| Undergraduate, admission with condition | 90 | Keep a 2.0 GPA in the first semester |
| Graduate, full admission | 100 | Some programmes have higher minimums |
| Graduate, admission with condition | 90 | Keep a 3.0 GPA in the first semester |
| Agriculture (M.S.) | 100 in all areas | IELTS 6.0 in all categories |
How Murray State handles Duolingo scores
Students accepted with conditional admission come to Murray to take English classes in the ESL program. Conditional admission is open for all undergraduate programmes and some graduate programmes, and the application fee is $200 rather than $100.
Some programme entries on the graduate requirements page list only IELTS and TOEFL, so check yours. Neither page states a Duolingo validity period.
For comparison, the admissions page sets IELTS at 6.0, or 5.5 for full admission with condition.
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If your Duolingo score is below Murray State's level
With 90 to 99 you can be admitted with condition. Applicants starting in the ESL program still send a language test score such as Duolingo, which Murray uses to place them in the right level.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Murray State programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Murray State need?+
100 for full admission at undergraduate and graduate level.
Can I get into Murray State with Duolingo 90?+
Yes, with full admission with condition: a 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (graduate) in your first semester.
Do I need Duolingo for Murray State's ESL program?+
A language test score such as Duolingo is needed to place you in the right level.
What IELTS score matches at Murray State?+
IELTS 6.0, or 5.5 for admission with condition.
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