University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Saint Martin's University?

Saint Martin's University in Lacey, Washington, grants full undergraduate admission at a Duolingo English Test score of 100 or more and full graduate admission at 105 or more. Scores of 90 to 95 bring conditional admission with concurrent English and degree classes, and 85 or lower means full-time English study first. IELTS is 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduates.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Saint Martin's Duolingo minimums by level

From Saint Martin's international programs page, approved 8 August 2025 and effective spring 2026.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Full graduate admission105+IELTS 6.5+
Full undergraduate admission100+IELTS 6.0+
Conditional: concurrent status90–95ELL plus approved undergraduate classes
Conditional: full-time ELL85 or lowerFull-time English language learning

How Saint Martin's handles Duolingo scores

International students need a set level of English before taking full-time graduate or undergraduate courses, and the chart sets out the accepted tests and the score for each level of admission. The table was approved on 8 August 2025 and takes effect from spring 2026.

The page gives no Duolingo validity period or subscore rule. A note in the chart says the CEFR B2 route to concurrent status is subject to a Duolingo placement test on arrival.

For comparison, the same chart sets IELTS Academic at 6.0+ for full undergraduate and 6.5+ for full graduate admission.

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If your Duolingo score is below Saint Martin's level

Below the full-admission scores, Saint Martin's offers two conditional levels. With 90 to 95, concurrent status lets you enrol in English language learning (ELL) and approved undergraduate classes together. With 85 or lower, you start in full-time ELL.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Saint Martin's University need?+

100+ for full undergraduate and 105+ for full graduate admission.

Can I get conditional admission at Saint Martin's with Duolingo?+

Yes. 90 to 95 gives concurrent status; 85 or lower means full-time ELL.

What is concurrent status at Saint Martin's?+

Enrolment in English language learning alongside approved undergraduate classes.

What is Saint Martin's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.0+ for undergraduates and 6.5+ for graduates.

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