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Ball State University Score Requirements
Ball State University has an average SAT score of 1177, with a 25th percentile score of 1080 and a 75th percentile score of 1240. The average ACT score is 26, with a range from 20 (25th percentile) to 24 (75th percentile). For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79, the minimum score required is also 79, while the average IELTS score is 6.5 with a minimum requirement of 6.5. Additionally, the average unweighted GPA of admitted students is 3.56, and the average score for the IB program is 33, with a range from 30 to 35.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Ball State University has an unweighted average GPA of 3.56 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th and 75th percentiles for unweighted GPA, as well as all figures for weighted GPA, are not disclosed. This average suggests a competitive standard for applicants aiming to gain admission.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1080-1240
Average: 1177
Submitting SAT: 37%
Math: 530-620
Reading: 550-640
Ball State University reports an average SAT score of 1177 for admitted students. The 25th percentile score is 1080, while the 75th percentile is 1240. Math scores show a range from 530 at the 25th percentile to 620 at the 75th percentile, and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 550 to 640. Additionally, 37% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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20-24
Average: 26
Submitting ACT: 1%
Math: 19-25
English: 20-23
Reading: -
Science: -
Ball State University reports an average ACT score of 26 for its admitted undergraduates. The 25th percentile score is 20, while the 75th percentile score is 24. In the math component, the 25th percentile is 19, and the 75th percentile is 25. For English, the 25th percentile is 20 and the 75th percentile is 23. The university indicates that 1% of students submitted ACT scores for admission. Data for the reading and science components is not disclosed.
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Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Ball State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also noted at 79. The university does not disclose specific percentiles or component scores for listening, reading, speaking, or writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Ball State University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest scores from multiple test dates across different sections to create the best composite score for evaluation. This policy can benefit students by allowing them to showcase their best performance on standardized tests.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Ball State University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores like the SAT or ACT for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to share their test results without official documentation at the time of application. Currently, 37% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while only 1% submit ACT scores; this discrepancy suggests that some students may be submitting both types of scores, contributing to the overall submission figures.
More DetailsIB Requirements
30-35
Average: 33
Ball State University has an average IB score of 33. The 25th percentile score is 30, while the 75th percentile is 35. Recommended higher level (HL) subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Math AA, and Computer Science, with standard level (SL) recommendations of English B, History, and Psychology.
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