Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Slippery Rock Duolingo minimums by level
From SRU's international admissions page and its graduate English proficiency requirements by programme, updated March 2026.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (freshman, transfer, post-baccalaureate) | 95 | Only 95 and above accepted |
| Athletic Training, MS | 105 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Student Affairs in Higher Education, MA | 115 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Digital Health Leadership, certificate (online) | 115 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Occupational Therapy, Doctor | 120 | IELTS 7.0 |
| Physician Assistant Studies, MS | 120 | IELTS 7.0 |
| Counseling MA, Physical Therapy doctorate, MPH | No Duolingo figure listed | TOEFL and IELTS figures only |
How Slippery Rock handles Duolingo scores
The undergraduate page accepts Duolingo English Test scores of 95 and above. The graduate table lists Duolingo scores for five programmes and leaves the Duolingo column blank for Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Physical Therapy and Public Health.
For Physician Assistant Studies, every non-native English speaker must submit scores regardless of citizenship, degree or experience, by the application deadline. Neither page gives a Duolingo validity period.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at band 6.0 or above.
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If your Duolingo score is below Slippery Rock's level
The pages do not describe conditional admission. Undergraduates can also use an ELS score report at 112 or higher or STEP Eiken Grade 2A, and for some applicants a College Writing equivalent with a C or better can waive the test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Slippery Rock programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Slippery Rock need for undergraduates?+
95 and above.
What Duolingo score do Slippery Rock graduate programmes need?+
105 to 120 depending on the programme.
Does Slippery Rock physical therapy accept Duolingo?+
The graduate table lists no Duolingo score for the Doctor of Physical Therapy.
What is Slippery Rock's IELTS equivalent?+
IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates; 6.5 to 7.0 for graduate programmes.
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