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Bard College Score Requirements
Bard University's average standardized test scores for undergraduate admissions include an SAT average of 1330, with a 25th percentile of 1290 and a 75th percentile of 1440. The average ACT score is 29, with a 25th percentile of 30 and a 75th percentile of 32. For English proficiency, Bard requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80, IELTS score of 6.5, and Duolingo score of 105. The unweighted average GPA is 3.79. Submission rates for standardized tests are 13% for the SAT and 9% for the ACT, with Bard adopting a test-optional policy.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Bard University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.79 for undergraduate admissions. There is no data available for the 25th and 75th percentiles of the unweighted GPA, nor for the weighted GPA figures. This average reflects a competitive academic profile among applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1290-1440
Average: 1330
Submitting SAT: 13%
Math: 620-700
Reading: 670-740
Bard University reports an average SAT score of 1330, with a 25th percentile score of 1290 and a 75th percentile score of 1440. The SAT math component shows a 25th percentile score of 620 and a 75th percentile score of 700, while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) component has a 25th percentile score of 670 and a 75th percentile score of 740. Additionally, 13% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
30-32
Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 9%
Math: 25-30
English: 31-35
Reading: -
Science: -
Bard University reports an average ACT score of 29, with a 25th percentile score of 30 and a 75th percentile score of 32. The math component shows a 25th percentile score of 25 and a 75th percentile score of 30, while the English component has a 25th percentile score of 31 and a 75th percentile score of 35. Notably, 9% of students submitted ACT scores for admission. Reading and science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Bard University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 80. Data on the 25th and 75th percentiles for overall scores and component scores (listening, reading, speaking, writing) is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Bard University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means combining the highest section scores from multiple test attempts to create a new composite score. Since Bard does not permit this practice, applicants must submit their highest single test scores without the benefit of combining results.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Bard University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the University allows self-reporting of test scores, which means students can provide their own reported scores without needing official documentation initially. Currently, 13% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, and 9% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students likely submit both, as the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
36-40
Average: 37
Bard University has an average IB score of 37, with the 25th percentile at 36 and the 75th percentile at 40. The University recommends taking Higher Level subjects in English A (Language & Literature), History, and Visual Arts, while Standard Level subjects include Math AA, Psychology, and Biology. These statistics highlight the competitive nature of the admissions process for IB applicants at Bard.
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