Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Sacramento State Duolingo minimums by level
From Sac State's international undergraduate admissions page and its international graduate admissions page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate | 95 | |
| Undergraduate transfer | 95 | Or a CSU 1A English course with B or better |
| Graduate | 115 | TESOL and English MA requirements vary |
How Sacramento State handles Duolingo scores
Both pages say all scores must be released to Sac State to be considered official: log in to your English testing portal and send the scores from there. TESOL and English MA applicants are told to contact the international office for guidance.
Neither page states a Duolingo validity period or subscore rule.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.0, and the graduate page sets it at 6.5.
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If your Duolingo score is below Sacramento State's level
Undergraduates can meet the requirement through language schools instead of a test, including Sacramento State ELI Level 7, ELS Language Center Level 112, FLS Level 16, TLC Level 9 or UCLA Extension Level 6.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Sacramento State programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Sacramento State need for undergraduates?+
95, for first-year and transfer applicants.
What Duolingo score does Sac State need for graduate study?+
115.
How do I send Duolingo results to Sac State?+
Release the scores to Sac State through your English testing portal.
Is there a non-test route for Sac State undergraduates?+
Yes, for example Sacramento State ELI Level 7 or ELS Level 112.
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- Sacramento State IELTS requirement
- San Francisco State University Duolingo requirement
- How to send Duolingo English Test results
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