University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Stevens Institute of Technology?

Stevens Institute of Technology lists a Duolingo English Test minimum of 105 for undergraduates. Graduate applicants need at least 110 to be considered; 120 or more means no English Language Communication (ELC) course, while scores around 115 and 110 lead to an ELC course or the Stevens English Communication Proficiency Exam.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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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 programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate105Waivers case by case after three years of US study
Graduate, Level 1120 or higherNo ELC course required
Graduate, Level 2115An ELC course in the first semester, or pass the ECPE on arrival
Graduate, Level 3 (minimum to be considered)110ELC 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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