Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Stevens Duolingo minimums by level
From Stevens' undergraduate international students page and its graduate English language proficiency policy.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 105 | Waivers case by case after three years of US study |
| Graduate, Level 1 | 120 or higher | No ELC course required |
| Graduate, Level 2 | 115 | An ELC course in the first semester, or pass the ECPE on arrival |
| Graduate, Level 3 (minimum to be considered) | 110 | ELC 071 or ELC 081 required in the first term |
Stevens' Duolingo rules
Graduate applicants can submit certified results to Stevens through their Duolingo English Test account. Students placed in an ELC course can take at most 12 credits in their first term, attendance is mandatory, and anyone who fails must retake the course the next term. For Level 3, Stevens says updated scores are not accepted after admission.
The graduate policy states a two-year dating rule for TOEFL and IELTS but does not give one for Duolingo, and it sets no DET subscores.
For comparison, the undergraduate page asks for IELTS 6.0 overall, and the graduate policy sets IELTS 6 as the minimum to be considered and 7 for Level 1.
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If your Duolingo score is below Stevens' level
Below 110 the graduate policy offers no route. Between 110 and 119 you can still be admitted, but you will take English Language Communication courses or sit the ECPE, which limits your first-term load. Undergraduates can also use SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 550 or more.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Stevens programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Stevens need for undergraduates?+
A minimum of 105.
What is the Stevens graduate Duolingo minimum?+
110 to be considered. 120 or more means no English Language Communication course.
What happens with a Duolingo score of 115 at Stevens?+
You take an ELC course in your first semester or pass the Stevens English Communication Proficiency Exam on arrival.
How do I send Duolingo results to Stevens?+
Submit your certified results through your Duolingo English Test account.
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Guide updated on 31 October 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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