Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Shippensburg Duolingo minimums by level
From Shippensburg's international undergraduate applicants page and its graduate international applicants page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95 | Recommended score |
| Graduate (general) | 95 | Some programmes differ |
| MS Biology | 105 | IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 4.5 |
| MS Strategic Communication | 105 | IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 writing, or TOEFL 4.5 |
| MEd Special Education | 100 | IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL 4.5 |
How Shippensburg handles Duolingo scores
Graduate applicants send official results directly from the testing agency. The undergraduate page asks for official results of TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo and describes the figures as recommended scores.
Neither page gives a Duolingo validity period or subscore rule.
For comparison, the undergraduate page recommends IELTS 6.0 and the graduate page requires at least 6.0.
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If your Duolingo score is below Shippensburg's level
Neither page describes conditional admission or an English pathway. Undergraduates can be exempt from TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo with an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 560.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Shippensburg programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Shippensburg need for undergraduates?+
The recommended score is 95.
What Duolingo score does Shippensburg graduate school need?+
At least 95, or 100 to 105 for some master's programmes.
Which Shippensburg master's programmes need Duolingo 105?+
The MS in Biology and the MS in Strategic Communication.
What is Shippensburg's IELTS equivalent?+
IELTS 6.0 at both levels, with 6.5 for MS Biology.
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