University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for St. Mary's University, Texas?

St. Mary's University in San Antonio asks undergraduate international applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of 110 or more and graduate applicants for 115 or more. Graduate scores must be no further back than six months from the application, and a graduate admitted with exactly 115 must take an academic writing course in the first semester. IELTS is 6.0 at both levels.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

St. Mary's Duolingo minimums by level

From St. Mary's international admission page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate110TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0 also accepted
Graduate115Scores no older than six months

How St. Mary's handles Duolingo scores

Graduate scores must be current, no further back than six months of the application. Graduate students who score 115 on Duolingo, 6.0 on IELTS or 80 to 82 on TOEFL iBT must enrol in EN6301 Academic Writing for International Students in their first semester.

The page gives no undergraduate validity period and no Duolingo subscore rule.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.0 for both undergraduate and graduate applicants.

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If your Duolingo score is below St. Mary's level

The page does not describe conditional admission. For undergraduates, AP, IB and other international curricula may be considered in place of an English test, and a diploma or degree from an accredited US school, college or university meets the requirement.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does St. Mary's University need?+

110 for undergraduates and 115 for graduate applicants.

How recent must my Duolingo score be for St. Mary's graduate school?+

No further back than six months of your application.

Is there a writing course for low Duolingo scores at St. Mary's?+

Graduates with a score of 115 must take EN6301 Academic Writing for International Students.

What is St. Mary's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.0 at both levels.

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Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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