{"id":49099,"date":"2023-04-20T12:28:47","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T12:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=49099"},"modified":"2026-10-14T09:49:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:49:02","slug":"duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA (2027)"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Duolingo accepted universities in USA, include all eight Ivy League schools.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Minimum Duolingo scores for USA universities range from 100 to 125 or higher.<\/li>\n\n    <li>DET costs \u20b96,580 ($70) in India, about one third of IELTS fees.<\/li>\n\n    <li>A 2025 update means Duolingo 120 now equals IELTS 6.5, not 7.0.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    ? Best for: Indian students shortlisting US universities with a confirmed Duolingo score.\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_for_Masters_Programs_2027\" title=\"Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA for Masters Programs (2027)\">Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA for Masters Programs (2027)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_for_Undergraduate_Programs_2027\" title=\"Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA for Undergraduate Programs (2027)\">Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA for Undergraduate Programs (2027)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#Universities_in_USA_Accepting_Duolingo_by_Score_Range\" title=\"Universities in USA Accepting Duolingo by Score Range\">Universities in USA Accepting Duolingo by Score Range<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_for_PhD_Programs\" title=\"Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA for PhD Programs\">Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA for PhD Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#GRE_and_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\" title=\"GRE and Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA\">GRE and Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#Duolingo_Score_to_IELTS_Conversion_What_Changed_in_2025\" title=\"Duolingo Score to IELTS Conversion: What Changed in 2025\">Duolingo Score to IELTS Conversion: What Changed in 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#Is_Duolingo_Accepted_in_USA_for_Study_Visa_F-1\" title=\"Is Duolingo Accepted in USA for Study Visa (F-1)?\">Is Duolingo Accepted in USA for Study Visa (F-1)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#Duolingo_English_Test_Fees_and_Registration_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Duolingo English Test Fees and Registration for Indian Students\">Duolingo English Test Fees and Registration for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#Tips_to_Score_High_on_the_Duolingo_English_Test\" title=\"Tips to Score High on the Duolingo English Test\">Tips to Score High on the Duolingo English Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#3_Takeaways_on_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\" title=\"3 Takeaways on Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA\">3 Takeaways on Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA\">Frequently Asked Questions About Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f998cd1\" id=\"strong-how-many-universities-accept-duolingo-in-usa-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"f998cd1\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Universities_Accept_Duolingo_in_USA_2027\"><\/span><strong>How Many Universities Accept Duolingo in USA (2027)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/duolingo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo<\/a> does not publish a country-wise breakdown of its accepting institutions, so treat any precise &#8220;X universities in the USA&#8221; figure you see online with caution, including on older guides. What Duolingo does confirm is over 6,000 accepting programs worldwide, and the USA has the highest concentration of DET accepting institutions in any country. All eight Ivy League universities accept the Duolingo English Test for undergraduate admissions, and roughly 95% of U.S. News Top 100 universities now accept it too, per Times Higher Education&#8217;s reporting on DET acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, not every program at every university treats DET the same way. Duolingo accepting universities in USA often set different minimum scores by department, and a handful of schools, such as UCLA and the University of Richmond, accept DET only as a supplement to another test rather than as a standalone score. So when you search for duolingo accepted universities in usa, check your specific program&#8217;s admissions page, not just the university&#8217;s general policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If the USA is not your only target, see our list of<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-countries-and-universities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-countries-and-universities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo accepted countries worldwide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> to compare acceptance across destinations before you commit to one test.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-209822a\" id=\"strong-duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa-for-masters-programs-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"209822a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_for_Masters_Programs_2027\"><\/span><strong>Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA for Masters Programs (2027)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are leading U.S. universities on the list of duolingo accepted universities in usa for masters admissions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Duolingo Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Program-Specific Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cps.northeastern.edu\/admissions-aid\/international-admissions\/applications\/english-language-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northeastern University<\/a><\/td><td>105<\/td><td>Accepted for most master&#8217;s programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/dietrich\/english\/academic-programs\/application-requirements.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnegie Mellon University<\/a><\/td><td>105\u2013120<\/td><td>Varies by department (120 for Engineering)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.uw.edu\/prospective-students\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Washington<\/a><\/td><td>105 (min), 125+ (recommended)<\/td><td>125+ preferred for competitive programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/admission-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue University<\/a><\/td><td>110<\/td><td>Standard graduate admissions minimum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.lehigh.edu\/admissions\/international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lehigh University<\/a><\/td><td>110<\/td><td>MBA requires 125<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.rice.edu\/admissions\/language-proficiency-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rice University<\/a><\/td><td>115<\/td><td>Some programs set higher cut-offs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graddiv.ucsb.edu\/admissions\/international-applicants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of California, Santa Barbara<\/a><\/td><td>115<\/td><td>Minimum for graduate programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wichita.edu\/admissions\/graduate\/international.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wichita State University<\/a><\/td><td>115<\/td><td>MBA requires 125<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/graduateschool.nd.edu\/admissions\/international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Notre Dame<\/a><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Accepted for graduate programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/college\/gradstudies\/admissions\/international-students\/application.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Rochester<\/a><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Accepted for all graduate programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gse.harvard.edu\/admissions-and-aid\/international-applicants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard University<\/a><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Accepted for select schools (e.g. Harvard Medical)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gsas.yale.edu\/admissions\/phdmasters-application-process\/guidance-international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yale University<\/a><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Competitive applicants score 120+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/info.grad.wisc.edu\/requirements-for-admission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/a><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Accepted for graduate programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umd.edu\/apply\/english-language-proficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Maryland<\/a><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>115-119 may require an English Bridge Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gpadmissions.osu.edu\/intl\/additional-requirements-to-apply.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ohio State University<\/a><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Minimum for most master&#8217;s programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/steinhardt.nyu.edu\/admissions\/how-apply\/graduate-students\/international-graduate-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York University<\/a><\/td><td>125<\/td><td>125+ for Tandon School of Engineering<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.princeton.edu\/admission-onboarding\/prepare\/english-proficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Princeton University<\/a><\/td><td>125<\/td><td>Accepted for Ph.D. and MSE in CS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.vanderbilt.edu\/application-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vanderbilt University<\/a><\/td><td>130<\/td><td>Accepted for Guarini School graduate programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.dartmouth.edu\/admissions\/applying-dartmouth\/admissions-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dartmouth College<\/a><\/td><td>135<\/td><td>For Guarini graduate school applicants<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> for top STEM or MBA programs, aim for a Duolingo score of 120 or higher to stay competitive, since many departments weigh the Production (speaking and writing) subscore separately. Engineering departments in particular often set a higher Production subscore threshold than the overall minimum, and MBA programs frequently use a separate Speaking subscore cut-off to decide whether an interview waiver applies, so check your program&#8217;s subscore policy and not just its headline score.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fd7c508\" id=\"strong-duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa-for-undergraduate-programs-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"fd7c508\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_for_Undergraduate_Programs_2027\"><\/span><strong>Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA for Undergraduate Programs (2027)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several top universities in the USA accepting Duolingo for undergraduate admissions set minimums between 105 and 135, depending on selectivity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Duolingo Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Program-Specific Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Northwestern University<\/td><td>105<\/td><td>Accepted for undergraduate admissions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of California, Berkeley<\/td><td>115<\/td><td>Minimum requirement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rice University<\/td><td>115<\/td><td>Minimum required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>125 recommended for UG programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yale University<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>120+ preferred<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caltech<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Accepted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Johns Hopkins University<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Preferred sub-scores: Literacy 125, Conversation 120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stanford University<\/td><td>Not specified<\/td><td>Accepted, check program page<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The University of Chicago<\/td><td>Not specified<\/td><td>Accepted, no stated minimum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Pennsylvania<\/td><td>130<\/td><td>Must send score directly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duke University<\/td><td>130<\/td><td>Recommended score<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brown University<\/td><td>130<\/td><td>Expected for most applicants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cornell University<\/td><td>130<\/td><td>For admissions consideration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)<\/td><td>130<\/td><td>Accepted alongside another test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Columbia University<\/td><td>135<\/td><td>Required for admission<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> for 2027 intakes, most Ivy League and University of California schools prefer scores of 120 or higher, especially for business and engineering programs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individual minimums listed throughout this guide reflect each university&#8217;s published international-admissions page at the time of research. Requirements are revised yearly and sometimes mid-cycle, so confirm the current figure on the university&#8217;s own admissions page before applying rather than relying on this table alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-725a393\" id=\"strong-universities-in-usa-accepting-duolingo-by-score-range-strong\" data-block-id=\"725a393\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Universities_in_USA_Accepting_Duolingo_by_Score_Range\"><\/span><strong>Universities in USA Accepting Duolingo by Score Range<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your score sits below the tables above, you still have solid options. Here is how universities in the USA accept Duolingo scores, broken down by range:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duolingo 90 score accepted universities in usa:<\/strong> Temple University (90-95, CAP eligible) and Indiana University Indianapolis (90) consider applicants in this band, mostly for foundation or bridge pathways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duolingo 100 score accepted universities in usa:<\/strong> University of New Orleans, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, and Stephen F. Austin State University accept 100 as a standalone minimum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duolingo 105 to 110 score accepted universities in usa:<\/strong> Northwestern, Northeastern, University of Washington, and Purdue fall in this range for undergraduate or master&#8217;s admissions (see tables above).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duolingo 115 score accepted universities in usa:<\/strong> UC Berkeley, Rice, and UC Santa Barbara set 115 as their standard minimum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duolingo 120 score accepted universities in usa:<\/strong> MIT, Yale, Caltech, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, and several Ivy League graduate schools cluster here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duolingo 130 score accepted universities in usa:<\/strong> UPenn, Duke, Brown, Cornell, UCLA, and Vanderbilt&#8217;s graduate school expect this range or higher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum DET Score (2027)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Temple University<\/td><td>90\u201395 (CAP eligible)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indiana University, Indianapolis<\/td><td>90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of New Orleans<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Texas of the Permian Basin<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stephen F. Austin State University<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Tip:<\/em><\/strong><em> a 90-100 Duolingo score still works at several accredited universities if you strengthen your SOP, LORs, and GPA.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-db5d604\" id=\"strong-duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa-for-ph-d-programs-strong\" data-block-id=\"db5d604\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_for_PhD_Programs\"><\/span><strong>Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA for PhD Programs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The list of duolingo accepted universities in usa for PhD overlaps heavily with the master&#8217;s list above, since most US graduate schools apply the same English proficiency policy across PhD and master&#8217;s applicants within a department. Princeton accepts DET for its Ph.D. and MSE in Computer Science, Harvard accepts it for select PhD programs including Harvard Medical, and Ohio State and University of Wisconsin-Madison apply their standard 120 graduate minimum to doctoral applicants too. Always confirm with your specific PhD program, since funded doctoral admissions sometimes carry stricter English requirements than taught master&#8217;s programs at the same university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d99d036\" id=\"strong-gre-and-duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa-strong\" data-block-id=\"d99d036\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GRE_and_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\"><\/span><strong>GRE and Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A growing number of STEM graduate programs have dropped the GRE requirement, but that does not mean English proficiency testing goes away too. Universities in USA without GRE, such as several on our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-required-for-masters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-required-for-masters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GRE accepted universities in USA<\/a> list, still expect a Duolingo, IELTS, or TOEFL score from international applicants. If you are weighing GRE and Duolingo accepted universities in usa together, treat them as separate requirements: GRE policy affects your academic profile, while DET satisfies the English proficiency requirement that almost every graduate school enforces regardless of GRE policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you would rather skip IELTS altogether and rely only on DET, see our guide to<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-usa-without-ielts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-usa-without-ielts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studying in the USA without IELTS<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9c22552\" id=\"strong-duolingo-score-to-ielts-conversion-what-changed-in-2025-strong\" data-block-id=\"9c22552\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duolingo_Score_to_IELTS_Conversion_What_Changed_in_2025\"><\/span><strong>Duolingo Score to IELTS Conversion: What Changed in 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duolingo revised its official score comparison chart in early 2025, and the change matters if you are comparing cut-offs across universities. Under the updated chart, a Duolingo score of 120 now converts to approximately IELTS 6.5, not IELTS 7.0 as older guides still state. A Duolingo 130 converts to roughly IELTS 7.0, and Duolingo 100 converts to approximately IELTS 5.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><em>Duolingo&#8217;s official score comparison page, last revised 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a university&#8217;s website still lists an old equivalency, such as &#8220;DET 120 or IELTS 7.0,&#8221; that is likely an outdated page. Email the admissions office with a link to Duolingo&#8217;s current score comparison page and ask which standard they are applying to your application. For a full breakdown by score band, see our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-ielts-score-conversion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-ielts-score-conversion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo Score to IELTS Conversion<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you are still weighing which English test fits your applications best, our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-vs-toefl-vs-pte-vs-duolingo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-vs-toefl-vs-pte-vs-duolingo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS vs TOEFL vs PTE vs Duolingo comparison<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> breaks down cost, format, and turnaround side by side.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cd726de\" id=\"strong-is-duolingo-accepted-in-usa-for-study-visa-f-1-strong\" data-block-id=\"cd726de\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Duolingo_Accepted_in_USA_for_Study_Visa_F-1\"><\/span><strong>Is Duolingo Accepted in USA for Study Visa (F-1)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University admission and visa approval are separate decisions, and mixing them up is a common and costly mistake. US immigration rules do not mandate a specific English proficiency test for F-1 applicants, so the admitting university&#8217;s I-20 is what matters, not a standalone test certificate. Your university issues the I-20 based on its admission criteria, so if that university accepted your Duolingo score, your application is already covered for visa purposes. At the interview itself, the consular officer at the US embassy or consulate assesses your spoken English directly rather than asking for a test certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, Duolingo accepted universities in usa also work for F-1 visa purposes, as long as the university that admitted you recognized your DET score. For a step-by-step walkthrough of the next stage, see our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-f1-visa-usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-f1-visa-usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F-1 visa application guide<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/f1-visa-interview-questions-answers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/f1-visa-interview-questions-answers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F-1 visa interview questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ebd0bf1\" id=\"strong-duolingo-english-test-fees-and-registration-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"ebd0bf1\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duolingo_English_Test_Fees_and_Registration_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Duolingo English Test Fees and Registration for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard DET fee is \u20b96,580 (USD 70 at \u20b994 per USD). A two-test bundle costs \u20b911,092 (USD 118), which works out to about \u20b95,546 per attempt. A faster 12-hour results option adds roughly \u20b93,760 to the base fee. Exchange rates shift daily, so verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/englishtest.duolingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo English Test official pricing page<\/a><\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To register, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/englishtest.duolingo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">englishtest.duolingo.com<\/a>, create a free account, choose a single test or the two-test bundle, and pay by Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. UPI and net banking are not supported. You can take the test once every 30 days, and scores stay valid for two years. If cost is a concern, check whether you qualify for Duolingo&#8217;s own<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-english-test-fee-waiver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-english-test-fee-waiver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fee waiver program<\/a> before paying full price, and review the<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-english-test-rules-and-regulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-english-test-rules-and-regulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DET rules and regulations<\/a> before booking your slot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-554c9d6\" id=\"strong-tips-to-score-high-on-the-duolingo-english-test-strong\" data-block-id=\"554c9d6\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Score_High_on_the_Duolingo_English_Test\"><\/span><strong>Tips to Score High on the Duolingo English Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a full practice test first to learn the 19 question types and identify your weakest subscore (per Duolingo&#8217;s official test format page).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practise Interactive Speaking daily. Duolingo&#8217;s July 2025 format update (confirmed on its official test-format page) removed Read Aloud and added six conversational prompts with no prep time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type on a laptop keyboard during every mock test. Many Indian test-takers lose time because they typically type on a phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review your Production subscore (speaking plus writing) separately. It is consistently the weakest area for Indian applicants, even when the overall score looks strong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your laptop and close every background application before the real test. Most &#8220;not certified&#8221; results trace back to a background app or a slipped phone camera.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-df6d4dc\" id=\"strong-3-takeaways-on-duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa-strong\" data-block-id=\"df6d4dc\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Confirm your target program&#8217;s minimum Duolingo score directly on its admissions page,<\/strong> since requirements vary by department even within the same university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the updated 2025 conversion chart,<\/strong> not older guides, when comparing your Duolingo score against <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/ielts-requirements-for-masters-in-usa-canada-and-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-30-toefl-accepting-universities-in-usa-minimum-scores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a> benchmarks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treat university admission and F-1 visa approval as separate steps.<\/strong> Your accepted Duolingo score and <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/what-is-i20-form-in-usa-fees-and-sample\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I-20<\/a> already cover the visa side.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>LeapScholar can help you shortlist duolingo accepted universities in USA that match your score, prepare your SOP and financial documents, and guide you through your visa interview with expert 1:1 counseling. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u> to start your application.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6b2093c\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa-strong\" data-block-id=\"6b2093c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791970910062\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Duolingo still accepted in the USA?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Duolingo is still widely accepted in the USA, including by all eight Ivy League universities for undergraduate admissions. The US holds the largest concentration of DET accepting institutions among Duolingo&#8217;s 6,000+ accepting programs worldwide.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791970920785\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the minimum Duolingo score for the USA?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Minimum Duolingo scores for US universities generally fall between 90 and 115 at most undergraduate and master&#8217;s programs, rising to 120 to 135 at the most selective Ivy League and research universities. The exact cut-off depends on the program, not just the university.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791970938783\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How many universities accept Duolingo in USA?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Duolingo does not publish a country-wise university count, but it confirms 6,000+ accepting programs worldwide, with the US holding the largest share. Nearly every US university with meaningful international enrollment now lists DET as an accepted test.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791970957442\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does MIT USA accept Duolingo English Test?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>MIT accepts Duolingo for both undergraduate and graduate admissions. Undergraduate applicants need a minimum of 120 (125 recommended), while each department sets its own graduate score requirements separately.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791970976928\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which universities accept Duolingo for a master&#8217;s in the USA?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Universities including Northeastern, Carnegie Mellon, Purdue, and NYU accept Duolingo for master&#8217;s admissions, with minimums ranging from 105 to 125. Each department sets its own cut-off, so confirm on your specific program page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791971007113\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long are Duolingo scores valid?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Duolingo English Test scores stay valid for two years from the test date, matching IELTS and TOEFL validity. Some universities also set their own policy on how recent a submitted score needs to be.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791971027624\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does DET cost in India?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The standard Duolingo test fee is \u20b96,580 (USD 70 at \u20b994 per USD), with a two-test bundle priced at \u20b911,092 (USD 118), or about \u20b95,546 per test. A faster 12-hour results option costs roughly \u20b93,760 extra.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791971046937\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Duolingo accepted in USA for study visa?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The US F-1 visa process does not require a specific English test, since US immigration rules leave that decision to the admitting university&#8217;s own I-20. If your university accepted your Duolingo score and issued an I-20, that is sufficient for your visa application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\u26a1 Quick Read Duolingo accepted universities in USA, include all eight Ivy League schools. Minimum Duolingo scores for USA universities range from 100 to 125 or higher. DET costs \u20b96,580 ($70) in India, about one third of IELTS fees. A 2025 update means Duolingo 120 now equals IELTS 6.5, not 7.0. ? 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