University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Suffolk University in Boston?

Suffolk University asks freshman and transfer applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of 105. Graduate applicants need 110 for full admission, with subscores of 110 in Literacy, 100 in Conversation, 120 in Comprehension and 85 in Production. Scores cannot be self-reported, only the most recent test counts for graduate admission, and graduate scores are valid for two years.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Suffolk Duolingo minimums by level

From Suffolk's undergraduate test-flexible policy page and its graduate international requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate, freshman or transfer105Sent from the testing agency
Graduate, full admission110Literacy 110, Conversation 100, Comprehension 120, Production 85

How Suffolk handles Duolingo scores

Undergraduate TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, MET and PTE scores cannot be self-reported and must come from the testing agency. Graduate applicants should ask for scores to go to Suffolk University Graduate Admission.

For graduate admission, only the most recent English test is considered, and scores are valid for two years from the test date. Graduate applicants with a recent degree from an accredited US college, or one taught in English, may be exempt.

For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.5, and the graduate page sets IELTS 6.5 with no subscore below 6.0.

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If your Duolingo score is below Suffolk's level

Suffolk works with INTO on INTO Suffolk, which offers routes including Academic English, International Direct and International Year One for students who need to improve their English. The page gives no Duolingo entry scores for these routes. Undergraduates can also show proficiency with an SAT EBRW score of 520 or an ACT composite of 19.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Suffolk University need?+

105 for undergraduates and 110 for graduate full admission, with subscores.

What Duolingo subscores does Suffolk graduate admission need?+

Literacy 110, Conversation 100, Comprehension 120 and Production 85.

How long is a Duolingo score valid for Suffolk graduate admission?+

Two years from the date of the exam.

What is Suffolk's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.5 at both levels, with no graduate subscore below 6.0.

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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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