Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
University of Arkansas Duolingo levels
From the University's English language proficiency page, which covers undergraduate and graduate applicants.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Admission (undergraduate and graduate) | 110 | Test taken within two years before your entry semester |
| Writing placement Level I | 130 or above | No additional language instruction |
| Writing placement Level II | 115 to 125 | Undergraduates take ELAC 10203; graduates take ELAC courses |
| Writing placement Level III | 110 | Undergraduates take ELAC 11204; graduates take ELAC courses |
| Walton College graduate certificates and master's | Accepted | Not accepted for Walton PhD programmes |
Validity, teaching assistantships and the IELTS level
English tests must have been taken within the two years immediately before the semester you want to start. Graduate students must complete any ELAC placement within their first year in the Graduate School.
Graduate assistantships with direct student contact need separate spoken and written English evidence, even if you were exempt for admission. The page's spoken English list for these roles names PTE, TOEFL, IELTS (7.0 speaking), iTEP, C1 Advanced and the Spoken Language Proficiency Test, or a training course; Duolingo is not on it. The page gives sending codes for TOEFL and IELTS only, so ask admissions how to route a Duolingo score.
On the same page, IELTS Academic is 6.5 for admission, and IELTS General Training is not accepted.
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If your Duolingo score is short
The page says no measures of English proficiency other than the listed tests are accepted for admission, so a score below 110 means retaking a test. Scoring 110 to 125 gets you in, but with required writing courses, so aiming for 130 saves a course.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Arkansas programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does the University of Arkansas need?+
110 for admission, taken within two years before your entry semester.
Will I have to take an English course with Duolingo 115?+
Yes. Scores of 115 to 125 place you at Level II, which requires an ELAC writing course. 130 or above needs none.
Does Walton College accept Duolingo?+
For graduate certificates and master's programmes, yes. Not for Walton PhD programmes.
Can I use Duolingo for a teaching assistantship at Arkansas?+
The spoken English list for assistantships with direct student contact does not include Duolingo. It names TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and other options.
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Guide updated on 31 October 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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