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Bates College Score Requirements
Bates University has an average SAT score of 1420, with a 25th percentile score of 1410 and a 75th percentile score of 1490. The average ACT score is 32, with 14.96% of students submitting SAT scores and 4.71% submitting ACT scores. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100, the average IELTS score is 7.0, and the average Duolingo score is 120, with minimum requirements of 100, 7.0, and 120 respectively. The average unweighted GPA is 3.96, and superscoring of standardized tests is allowed.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Bates University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.96 for admitted undergraduates. GPA data for the 25th and 75th percentiles, as well as weighted averages, are not disclosed. This high average indicates that successfully admitted students typically perform excellently in their coursework.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1410-1490
Average: 1420
Submitting SAT: 14.96%
Math: 690-770
Reading: 690-745
Bates University reports an average SAT score of 1420, with the 25th percentile at 1410 and the 75th percentile at 1490. In the Math section, the 25th percentile is 690 and the 75th percentile is 770. For the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 690 while the 75th percentile stands at 745. Notably, 14.96% of students submit SAT scores as part of their applications.
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Average: 32
Submitting ACT: 4.71%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Bates University reports an average ACT score of 32 for its admitted students, with no disclosed percentiles for the 25th or 75th ranges. Approximately 4.71% of applicants submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Bates University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 100. Specific percentiles for the 25th and 75th ranges in overall scores and component scores (listening, reading, speaking, writing) are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Bates University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, which means the University takes the highest scores from different test dates and combines them for a higher overall score. This approach can benefit applicants by maximizing their test score potential.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Bates University is test optional, allowing applicants to choose whether to submit standardized test scores. It also permits self-reporting of scores, which means students can provide their test results without needing official documentation at the application stage. Currently, 14.96% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 4.71% submit ACT scores. The combined percentage exceeds 19%, which indicates that some students are submitting both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
40-42
Average: 40
Bates University reports an average IB score of 40, with a 25th percentile score also at 40 and a 75th percentile score of 42. The University recommends several subjects for higher-level (HL) IB, including English A (Lang & Lit), History, Biology, and Math AA, alongside standard-level (SL) subjects like Math AI, Psychology, and Visual Arts.
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