Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Point Loma Duolingo minimums
From PLNU's undergraduate checklists and deadlines page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International undergraduate | 110 | Waived if you take the SAT or ACT |
How Point Loma handles Duolingo scores
International students must submit a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score with their application unless a waiver condition applies. Students in countries where test centres are closed may submit an IELTS Indicator score.
The page gives no Duolingo validity period or subscore rule.
For comparison, the same checklist page sets IELTS at 6.5.
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If your Duolingo score is below Point Loma's level
The page does not describe conditional admission. The requirement can be waived if your high school was primarily taught in English, English is your native language, or you passed a college composition course at a US college with a C or better; contact your admissions counsellor.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Point Loma programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Point Loma Nazarene need?+
110.
Can the SAT replace Duolingo at PLNU?+
Yes. TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores can be waived if you take the SAT or ACT.
What IELTS score does PLNU ask for?+
6.5.
Who can have the English test waived at PLNU?+
Students taught mainly in English at high school, native speakers, or those with a C or better in US college composition.
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- Point Loma Nazarene University IELTS requirement
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- Duolingo English Test score chart
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Guide updated on 31 October 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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