Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
SUNY Cortland Duolingo levels
From Cortland's undergraduate and graduate international admissions pages.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100 | Listed as a preferred score |
| Graduate | 100 | Listed as a preferred score; programmes review individually |
How SUNY Cortland handles Duolingo scores
Both pages call their figures preferred scores rather than strict cut-offs. Neither gives a Duolingo validity period or subscore rule.
For comparison, both pages list IELTS at band 6.5, per SUNY Cortland.
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If your Duolingo score is below 100
Cortland may accept other proof case by case. For undergraduates that includes completing a set level at a US English Language Institute, or two 100-level or higher English courses at a US college as a full-time student. For graduate applicants it includes a US degree or attending a US English Language Institute.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your SUNY Cortland programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does SUNY Cortland need?+
100, listed as the preferred score at both levels.
Does SUNY Cortland have an English Language Institute?+
No. Applicants must submit test scores or another accepted proof.
Is Cortland's Duolingo score a strict cut-off?+
The pages call it a preferred score and allow some other proof case by case.
What is SUNY Cortland's IELTS equivalent?+
Band 6.5.
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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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