University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for West Virginia University?

West Virginia University asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 105 for undergraduate and graduate admission. Undergraduates with 90 to 104 can be admitted to the English Language Pathways Program in Morgantown. Graduate students who want a teaching assistantship and used Duolingo must pass an interview with a WVU administrator, because only TOEFL and IELTS speaking scores count for that role.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

WVU Duolingo minimums

From the undergraduate English proficiency page and the graduate English proficiency page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate105Overall score
Undergraduate English Language Pathways Program90 to 104Morgantown campus only
Graduate, regular admission105Based on overall score; programmes may set higher
Graduate teaching assistantshipNo score routeDuolingo takers must pass a WVU interview

Score verification, validity and the IELTS level

WVU does not accept expired scores or scores it cannot verify. Duolingo test takers report score verification details, through an emailed form for undergraduates or the applicant portal for graduates. If WVU can verify the score, you do not need to send official results; if not, send scores directly from the testing agency.

For graduate teaching assistants, TOEFL or IELTS takers can qualify on speaking scores (IELTS 7.5 speaking), but applicants who submitted PTE or Duolingo must pass an interview conducted by a WVU administrator.

On the same pages, Academic IELTS is 6.5 for both undergraduate and graduate admission, and 5.5 to 6.0 with no section below 5.5 for the ELP Program.

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If your Duolingo score is short

Undergraduates on the Morgantown campus can be considered for the ELP Program at DET 90 to 104, taking limited general education courses alongside English, or for Intensive English Program conditional admission. Applicants to WVU Online, Potomac State and WVU Tech are not eligible for either. Graduate IEP conditional admission is available only in programmes that review IEP applicants.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does WVU need?+

105 for undergraduate and graduate admission.

Can I get into WVU with Duolingo 95?+

Undergraduates at Morgantown with 90 to 104 can be admitted to the English Language Pathways Program.

Can I be a TA at WVU with Duolingo?+

Yes, but Duolingo takers must pass an interview with a WVU administrator to show spoken English.

Do I need to send official Duolingo scores to WVU?+

Not if WVU can verify your score from the details you report. If verification fails, send them from the testing agency.

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Guide updated on 31 October 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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