Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Truman State Duolingo minimums by level
From Truman's international requirements page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 120 | Official scores from the testing agency |
| Graduate | 120 | Plus programme-specific requirements |
| Conditional student | No score needed to apply | Level 9 ESL certificate before full admission |
How Truman State handles Duolingo scores
Official scores must be sent by your testing agency directly to Truman State University. You may also meet the requirement by transferring English composition credits from a US university.
Waivers are available for US citizens and for students who completed most of their secondary schooling in a country on Truman's approved list. The page gives no Duolingo validity period or subscore rule.
For comparison, the same requirements page sets IELTS at 6.5, or 7.0 for nursing applicants.
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If your Duolingo score is below Truman's level
You can apply as a conditional student. You must then complete a Level 9 certificate in English at The Language Company on the Truman campus, or an approved alternative ESL programme in the US, before full admission. Visiting and exchange students cannot apply as conditional students.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Truman State programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Truman State need?+
120, for both undergraduate and graduate applicants.
Does Truman offer conditional admission?+
Yes. Conditional students complete a Level 9 English certificate at The Language Company or an approved US ESL programme.
What is Truman's IELTS equivalent?+
IELTS 6.5, or 7.0 for nursing applicants.
How do I send Duolingo scores to Truman?+
Official scores must be sent by the testing agency directly to Truman State University.
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