USA Duolingo Questions

Commonly accepted English tests include IELTS Academic at around 7.0 to 8.0, Duolingo English Test at around 120 to 130 or more, TOEFL at around 5.0 to 5.5 or more on the current scoring scale, and Cambridge English at around 185 to 191 or more. Scores differ by university.

The Duolingo English Test typically costs around USD 70, takes about 1 hour to complete online from home, and delivers verified results within 48 hours. It also includes free unlimited score reporting to institutions. Check the official test page for the latest fee and rules.

To be a competitive Yale University MBA applicant, you should aim for at least 100 on the TOEFL, 7 or higher on IELTS, 185 or higher on Cambridge English (C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, or B2 First), or 120 or higher on the Duolingo English Test, whichever exam you choose.

Approximate English scores for Michigan State University are TOEFL iBT 79 (or 4 on the new scale from 21 January 2026), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110 and PTE 53 (with a subscore of 48) for undergraduate regular admission. Graduate applicants should confirm with the Graduate School.

Over 6,500 institutions worldwide accept the Duolingo English Test. The USA leads, with 95% of top-100 undergraduate programs and schools like Harvard and MIT. Canada accepts it at all top English-medium undergraduate institutions, and 130+ UK universities, including Russell Group ones, accept it too.