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Barnard College - Columbia University Score Requirements
Barnard University has an average SAT score of 1478, with the 25th percentile at 1480 and the 75th percentile at 1540. The average ACT score is 33, with a 25th percentile of 32 and a 75th percentile of 34. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100, the IELTS average is 7.5, and Duolingo average is 120, with minimum requirements for each being the same as the average scores. Additionally, the average weighted GPA is 4.13, and Barnard allows superscoring of standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Barnard University reports a weighted average GPA of 4.13 for undergraduate admissions. The University does not disclose the 25th or 75th percentiles for the weighted GPA. Additionally, no data is available for unweighted GPA metrics.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1480-1540
Average: 1478
Submitting SAT: 35%
Math: 740-790
Reading: 730-770
Barnard University's average SAT score is 1478, with the 25th percentile at 1480 and the 75th percentile at 1540. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile score is 740, while the 75th percentile score is 790. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, the 25th percentile is 730 and the 75th percentile is 770. Additionally, 35% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
32-34
Average: 33
Submitting ACT: 15%
Math: 29-34
English: 33-35
Reading: 34-36
Science: 31-35
Barnard University reports an average ACT score of 33, with a 25th percentile score of 32 and a 75th percentile score of 34. The breakdown of composite scores reveals that the 25th percentile for math is 29, while the 75th percentile is 34. In English, the 25th percentile is 33, and the 75th percentile is 35. For reading, the scores range from a 25th percentile of 34 to a 75th percentile of 36, and in science, the range is 31 to 35. Only 15% of students submit ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Barnard University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also reported at 100. The University does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile scores, nor the component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Barnard University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning that they consider the highest section scores across multiple test dates. This policy can benefit applicants by potentially increasing their overall scores. It reflects Barnard's emphasis on a holistic review of student qualifications.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Barnard University is a test-optional institution, allowing applicants to decide whether to submit standardized test scores. It also permits self-reporting of these scores, meaning applicants can provide their own test results without official documentation initially. Approximately 35% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 15% submit ACT scores; the combined percentage of 50% indicates that some students may be submitting both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
42-43
Average: 42
Barnard University reports an average IB score of 42, with a 25th percentile score also at 42 and a 75th percentile score of 43. The recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), History, Psychology, and Biology, while the standard-level subjects are Math AA, Visual Arts, and Economics.
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