Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
West Florida Duolingo minimums by level
From UWF's international undergraduate requirements, its graduate international page and the graduate catalog.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate transfer, 60+ credit hours | 110 | Table A minimum total score |
| Undergraduate, fewer than 60 credit hours | Not listed | Proficiency met by ACT or SAT admission requirements |
| Graduate | 110 | Departments may require higher scores |
How West Florida handles Duolingo scores
The graduate page says English proficiency test scores are official only when sent directly to the Graduate School from the testing agency. It adds that the table shows university minimums and that individual departments may require higher scores.
Neither page gives a Duolingo validity period.
For comparison, the same pages set IELTS at 6.0 for undergraduate transfers and graduate applicants.
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If your Duolingo score is below 110
The graduate catalog lets applicants meet the requirement by completing UWF's Intensive English Program (IEP) with a letter of recommendation from an IEP administrator. The undergraduate page offers the same IEP route for transfers with 60 or more credit hours.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UWF programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does UWF need for graduate study?+
110, though departments may require more.
Can first-year undergraduates use Duolingo at UWF?+
The page says students with fewer than 60 credit hours meet English proficiency through ACT or SAT admission requirements.
Is there a pathway at UWF if my score is low?+
Yes. Completing UWF's Intensive English Program with an administrator's recommendation meets the requirement.
What is UWF's IELTS equivalent?+
IELTS 6.0.
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