University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for the University of Tulsa?

The University of Tulsa Graduate School accepts a Duolingo English Test score of 105, and asks 110 for programmes including all business programmes, clinical psychology and all DNP programmes. Scores are valid for two years and must be sent directly by the testing agency. The undergraduate English page does not list Duolingo among its accepted tests.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Tulsa Duolingo minimums

From the graduate international admission page and the undergraduate evidence of English proficiency page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Graduate School105University minimum
Clinical Psychology, I/O Psychology110Arts and Sciences
All Business programmes110College of Business
Chemical Engineering110Engineering and Natural Sciences
All DNP, Master of Athletic Training, Speech-Language Pathology master's110Health Sciences
UndergraduateNot listedPage lists TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Cambridge

Validity, sending and the IELTS level

The graduate page says exam scores are only valid for two years after the test date and official scores must be sent directly to the university by the testing agency. If your degree was taught in English, the test may be waived on petition at the Graduate Dean's discretion. The page sets no separate DET level for assistantships.

On the same graduate page, IELTS is 6.5 for the university minimum and for every higher-requirement programme, so those programmes raise the Duolingo and TOEFL bars but not IELTS.

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If your Duolingo score is short

The graduate page describes no conditional or pathway route. Undergraduates, who would use another test, can be offered conditional admission if academically qualified, and can also meet the requirement through approved English programmes such as ELS Level 112.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Tulsa 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 Tulsa need?+

105 for the Graduate School, and 110 for several programmes such as all business programmes.

Does Tulsa accept Duolingo for undergraduates?+

The undergraduate English page does not list it. It names TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic and Cambridge English.

How long is Duolingo valid for Tulsa?+

Two years after the test date.

Which Tulsa programmes need Duolingo 110?+

Clinical and I/O Psychology, all Business programmes, Chemical Engineering, all DNP programmes, the Master of Athletic Training and the Speech-Language Pathology master's.

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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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