University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for UW-La Crosse?

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse asks international undergraduates for a Duolingo English Test score of 100. Graduate requirements depend on the programme: 110 for non-health programmes and 135 for health professions such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies. Graduate test scores must be no more than two years old when you apply.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UW-La Crosse Duolingo minimums by level

From UWL's international undergraduate and international graduate application pages.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate100Minimum DET score
Graduate, non-health programmes110Requirements vary by programme
Graduate, health professions135Athletic Training, Nurse Anesthesia, Physical Therapy, Medical Dosimetry, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies

How UW-La Crosse handles Duolingo scores

Graduate test scores must be no more than two years old at the time of application. The undergraduate page gives no validity period.

Supporting documents go to UWL International Admissions by email, per the graduate page.

For comparison, the same pages set IELTS at 6.0 for undergraduates and non-health graduate programmes, and 7.5 for health professions programmes.

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If your Duolingo score is below UWL's level

Undergraduates can meet the requirement by completing level 700 at WESLI (Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute). Graduate applicants may qualify through a bachelor's or higher degree from an approved English-only institution, earned within two years of enrolling, after at least two years there.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does UW-La Crosse need?+

100 for undergraduates, 110 for non-health graduate programmes and 135 for health professions.

How old can my Duolingo score be for UWL graduate study?+

No more than two years old at the time of application.

Is there an ESL route into UWL?+

Undergraduates can complete level 700 at WESLI.

What is UW-La Crosse's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.0, or 7.5 for graduate health professions programmes.

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Guide updated on 1 November 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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