Yes — University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) accepts the Duolingo English Test. It is listed as a score-share destination for 11 programs in United States, which means you can send your official DET result to it directly from your Duolingo account at no extra cost.
The minimum score is set by the program, not by Duolingo: check the admissions page linked below or our score-requirements finder. Most universities ask for an overall of 95–120 with minimum subscores.
Programs that accept DET scores
| Program | Type | Location | DET score | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Pennsylvania, College of Liberal and Professional Studies | Graduate | Pennsylvania, United States | 130* | Open ↗ |
| University of Pennsylvania – Annenberg School for Communication | Graduate | Pennsylvania, United States | — | Open ↗ |
| University of Pennsylvania – Medical Physics Graduate Programs | Graduate | Pennsylvania, United States | — | Open ↗ |
| University of Pennsylvania – PSOM PhD, Master's, and Certificates | Graduate | Pennsylvania, United States | — | Open ↗ |
| University of Pennsylvania – School of Engineering and Applied Science | Graduate | Pennsylvania, United States | 135* | Open ↗ |
| University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design | Graduate | Pennsylvania, United States | 135* | Open ↗ |
| University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice | Graduate | Pennsylvania, United States | — | Open ↗ |
| Wharton MBA Program at the University of Pennsylvania | Graduate | Pennsylvania, United States | — | Open ↗ |
| Penn GSE International College Advising Certificate Program | Other programs | Pennsylvania, United States | 120* | Open ↗ |
| University of Pennsylvania – Exchange at Penn (Penn Abroad) | Other programs | Pennsylvania, United States | — | Open ↗ |
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate | Pennsylvania, United States | 130* | Open ↗ |
* DET score: the minimum mentioned on the institution’s own website, extracted automatically — always confirm with the program before booking.
How to send your DET score to University of Pennsylvania
- Log in to your Duolingo English Test account and open your certified result.
- Choose “Send results”, search for University of Pennsylvania and pick the program above.
- The institution receives the score directly; sending is free and unlimited.
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Last updated: October 2026