University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Webster University?

Webster University asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 110 for both undergraduate and graduate international admission, the same figure across levels. Academically qualified students who are not yet proficient in English may be granted ESL-contingent acceptance and placed into English as a Second Language courses. Citizens of a listed group of English-speaking countries are exempt.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Webster Duolingo minimum

From Webster's international admission process page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate110Same table covers both levels
Graduate110Same table covers both levels

How Webster handles Duolingo scores

The test score table applies one set of minimums to undergraduate and graduate applicants. The page gives no Duolingo validity period or sending instructions.

Instead of a test, you can show English proficiency with at least one academic year of English-medium high school or college coursework at a regionally accredited US institution within the past two years (ESL coursework does not count).

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.0.

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If your Duolingo score is below 110

Academically qualified students who are not yet proficient may receive ESL-contingent acceptance and be placed into ESL courses. Completing ELS Language Center's English for Academic Purposes or Level 112, or the University of Central Florida CMMS Intensive English Program, also meets the requirement.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Webster University need?+

110 for undergraduate and graduate admission.

Can I get into Webster with a lower score?+

Academically qualified students may receive ESL-contingent acceptance with ESL courses.

Can ELS replace a Duolingo score at Webster?+

Yes. ELS English for Academic Purposes or Level 112 meets the requirement.

What is Webster's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.0.

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