Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
WSU Duolingo minimums by level and route
From WSU International Programs' undergraduate requirements page and the Graduate School's international requirements page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, traditional admission | 105 | Scores less than two years old |
| 1-Term Undergraduate Foundation | 95 | Foundation route |
| 2-Semester / 1-Year Undergraduate Foundation | 85 | Foundation route |
| 2 Eight-Week Session | 60 | Lowest listed entry |
| Graduate School | 105 | Conversation subscore 110 |
Validity, sending and the IELTS comparison
The Graduate School says English scores expire two years after the test date, and that expired or self-submitted scores are not official. Graduate programmes may require higher scores. The undergraduate page asks for scores less than two years old, sent directly by the testing agency: log in to englishtest.duolingo.com with the email you tested with, click "SEND RESULTS" and select Washington State University. Neither page mentions teaching assistantships.
For comparison, the same pages set IELTS at 6.5 for traditional undergraduate admission and 6.5 for the Graduate School, with 6.5 in listening and 6.0 in speaking.
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If your Duolingo score falls short
Undergraduates below 105 can enter through a foundation route: 95 for the 1-Term Undergraduate Foundation, 85 for the 2-Semester / 1-Year Foundation and 60 for the 2 Eight-Week Session. The graduate page lists no conditional route.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your WSU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Washington State need for undergraduates?+
105 for traditional admission. Foundation routes accept 95, 85 or 60.
What Duolingo score does the WSU Graduate School need?+
105 overall with a Conversation subscore of 110.
How long is Duolingo valid for WSU?+
Scores expire two years after the test date.
How do I send Duolingo results to WSU?+
Log in to englishtest.duolingo.com, click Send Results and select Washington State University.
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