The Duolingo English Test (DET): Scores and Colleges That Accept It
An online English proficiency test accepted by many U.S. colleges.
Scoring, from the test maker
- All scores are on a 10–160 scale.
- Certified tests include individual subscores (speaking, writing, reading, listening), which average to the overall score.
- Integrated subscores are each the average of two individual subscores.
Official preparation
Test fees, dates and rules change; confirm them with the test maker when you register.
Using your score
See colleges that accept the Duolingo English Test and colleges that waive TOEFL or IELTS. Each college page shows its own stated minimums where we could verify them.
Official sources
- Duolingo English Test: Understand scoring (checked Oct 23, 2026)