University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Tarleton State University?

Tarleton State University asks international freshman and transfer applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of 100. Duolingo scores expire two years from the test date, a year sooner than TOEFL and IELTS, which last three. Scores should come straight from the testing agency by email or by a notification that lets Tarleton download them.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Tarleton Duolingo minimums by level

From Tarleton's international undergraduate applicants page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Freshman100Expires 2 years from the test date
Transfer100No more than 2 years old on the first day of your term
GraduateNot stated on this pageCheck the graduate admissions page

How Tarleton handles Duolingo scores

Test scores should be sent directly from the testing agency to Tarleton by email at admissions@tarleton.edu, or by a notification from the company for Tarleton to download.

PTE and Duolingo scores expire two years from the test date, while TOEFL and IELTS scores last three. For transfer applicants, proof of English fluency cannot be more than two years old as of the first day of the term you enter.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.

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If your Duolingo score is below Tarleton's level

The page does not describe conditional admission. Exemptions include completing Level 9 at The Language Company, an SAT EBRW score of 550, an ACT English score of 21, or six hours of qualifying college-level English at C or better.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Tarleton need?+

100 for international freshman and transfer applicants.

How long is a Duolingo score valid at Tarleton?+

Two years from the test date.

How do I send Duolingo scores to Tarleton?+

Directly from the testing agency, by email to admissions@tarleton.edu or by a download notification.

What is Tarleton's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.

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