University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Roger Williams University?

Roger Williams University (RWU) considers undergraduates with a Duolingo English Test score of 105 for direct admission. Graduate applicants need an original Duolingo score report of 110 or above. Both levels set IELTS at 6.5. Undergraduates below the standard, or without a score, may be considered for conditional admission.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Roger Williams Duolingo minimums by level

From RWU's international admissions requirements and its international graduate applicants page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate (direct admission)105Below this, conditional admission may be possible
Graduate110Original score report required

How Roger Williams handles Duolingo scores

Undergraduates who meet one of the listed test scores are considered for direct admission to their programme or major. Graduate applicants submit an original Duolingo score report.

Neither page states a Duolingo validity period or subscore rule. At graduate level, ELS Level 112 counts as proof of English only for the Master of Architecture.

For comparison, the undergraduate page and the graduate page both set IELTS at 6.5.

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If your Duolingo score is below Roger Williams' level

Undergraduates with scores below the qualifying standard, or with none, may be considered for RWU Conditional Admission, provided they demonstrate English proficiency before the I-20 is issued. Partner ESL programmes include Johnson & Wales University's English Language & Culture Academy and ASC English.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Roger Williams need for undergraduates?+

105 for direct admission.

What Duolingo score do RWU graduate programmes need?+

110 or above.

Does RWU offer conditional admission?+

Yes for undergraduates, if English proficiency is shown before the I-20 is issued.

What IELTS score does RWU ask for?+

6.5 at both levels.

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