University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for North Carolina A&T?

North Carolina A&T State University asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 105 from international undergraduates and 115 or higher from graduate applicants. The Graduate College treats scores as reportable for two years from the exam date, and asks you to retake the test if your score is older.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

NC A&T Duolingo minimums by level

From NC A&T's undergraduate international admissions page and its graduate admission requirements.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate105Listed with IELTS 6.5
Graduate115Listed with IELTS 6.0; sent directly to the Graduate College

How NC A&T handles Duolingo scores

The graduate page says official scores should be submitted directly from the testing agency to the Graduate College. TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Duolingo scores are reportable for two years from the exam date; older scores mean retaking the exam.

The undergraduate page says international students must meet all criteria for unconditional acceptance into a degree programme.

For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.5 and the graduate page at 6.0, so the graduate Duolingo level is higher while the IELTS level is lower.

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If your Duolingo score is below NC A&T's level

Graduate applicants can instead complete ALA or Interlink English Level 5, or a recent course at a CEA-accredited language academy at the level its partner graduate school accepts for unconditional admission. Undergraduates can complete the INTERLINK Language Program at UNCG or the ELS 112 programme.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does NC A&T need?+

105 for undergraduates and 115 for graduate applicants.

How long is a Duolingo score valid at NC A&T?+

The Graduate College treats scores as reportable for two years from the exam date.

What IELTS score matches at NC A&T?+

IELTS 6.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 for graduate study.

Is there an English programme route into NC A&T?+

Yes. Interlink or ALA Level 5 for graduate study, and INTERLINK at UNCG or ELS 112 for undergraduates.

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