Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
SUNY New Paltz Duolingo minimums by programme
From the graduate international admissions page; the undergraduate international page gives no Duolingo score.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | 110 | No subscore below 105 |
| Graduate, MA English and TESOL | 130 | No subscore below 125 |
| Graduate, all other programmes | 120 | No subscore below 115 |
| Undergraduate | Not stated | Check the undergraduate international page |
How SUNY New Paltz handles Duolingo scores
The graduate page notes that individual departments may require a different score from the general one. A US college degree can replace a test, but if it was earned more than three years before you apply, you must provide TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or DET scores.
The page gives no Duolingo validity period or sending instructions.
For comparison, the same graduate page sets IELTS at 6.0 for CS and EE, 7.0 for MA English and TESOL, and 6.5 for all other programmes.
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If your Duolingo score is below New Paltz's level
Applicants admitted with only a marginal level of English must take English instruction and a placement exam on arrival, covering grammar, reading and listening, an oral interview and a writing sample. New Paltz may use your DET score to pre-place you in the highest level of its Pathway Program, and a Haggerty English Language Program certificate also meets the requirement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your SUNY New Paltz programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does SUNY New Paltz need for graduate study?+
120 for most programmes, 110 for CS and EE, and 130 for MA English and TESOL, each with a subscore floor.
Does SUNY New Paltz set Duolingo subscores?+
Yes. No subscore below 115, 105 or 125 depending on the programme.
What is New Paltz's graduate IELTS equivalent?+
IELTS 6.5 for most programmes, 6.0 for CS and EE, and 7.0 for MA English and TESOL.
Can a lower Duolingo score still get me into New Paltz?+
Marginal applicants may be admitted with required English instruction, and DET scores can pre-place you in the Pathway Program.
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