University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for UW-Whitewater?

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater asks international undergraduate applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of 110, for freshmen, transfers and associate degree students at the Rock County campus. All accepted scores must be from the 24 months immediately before you apply, and you only need to submit one qualifying score. WESLI level 700 is an alternative route.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UW-Whitewater Duolingo minimum

From UW-Whitewater's international admissions page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate freshman110One qualifying score needed
Undergraduate transfer110One qualifying score needed
Rock County campus (associate degrees)110One qualifying score needed

How UW-Whitewater handles Duolingo scores

All accepted scores must be obtained within the 24 months immediately before you apply. Only one qualifying score is needed.

For how to submit scores other than TOEFL or IELTS, the page asks you to contact intladmission@uww.edu.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall.

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If your Duolingo score is below 110

Completing WESLI 700-level coursework with a B or better and a letter of recommendation from a WESLI adviser meets the requirement. Freshmen can also use an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 430 or an ACT English score of 17.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does UW-Whitewater need?+

110 for undergraduate admission.

How recent must my Duolingo score be for UW-Whitewater?+

Within the 24 months immediately before you apply.

How do I send a Duolingo score to UW-Whitewater?+

The page asks you to contact intladmission@uww.edu for submission instructions.

What is UW-Whitewater's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS Academic 6.0 overall.

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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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