University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Radford University?

Radford University sets a Duolingo English Test minimum of 100 for undergraduates and 105 for graduate applicants. Scores must be from within the last two calendar years. The same table sets IELTS at 6.0 for undergraduates, with 5.5 in Reading, and 6.5 for graduates.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Radford Duolingo minimums by level

From Radford's international application requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate (freshman and transfer)100Within the last two calendar years
Graduate105Within the last two calendar years

How Radford handles Duolingo scores

International freshman, transfer and graduate students must submit proof of English proficiency. Radford reserves the right to request additional documentation or conduct interviews before making a decision.

The page gives no Duolingo subscore rule.

For comparison, the same requirements page sets IELTS at 6.0 for undergraduates (minimum 5.5 in Reading) and 6.5 for graduates.

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If your Duolingo score is below Radford's level

The page lists two other ways to meet the requirement: transferring from a US institution, or prior attendance at an institution in one of its waiver countries. It does not describe conditional admission.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Radford need for undergraduates?+

100.

What Duolingo score does Radford need for graduate study?+

105.

How old can my Duolingo score be for Radford?+

Within the last two calendar years.

What IELTS score does Radford ask for?+

6.0 for undergraduates (5.5 Reading) and 6.5 for graduates.

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