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Baylor University Score Requirements
Baylor University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 for admission. The average SAT score is 1267, with a 25th percentile of 1160 and a 75th percentile of 1340. The average ACT score is 29, with a 25th percentile of 25 and a 75th percentile of 31. For GPA, the unweighted average is 3.67. Additionally, a Duolingo score of at least 110 is required, and the university allows superscoring.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Baylor University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.67 for undergraduate admissions. There are no disclosed figures for the 25th and 75th percentiles or any weighted GPA data.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1160-1340
Average: 1267
Submitting SAT: 43.95%
Math: 570-680
Reading: 580-680
Baylor University's SAT average score is 1267, with a 25th percentile of 1160 and a 75th percentile of 1340. In the breakdown of components, the 25th percentile for Math is 570 and the 75th percentile is 680, while for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the 25th percentile is 580 and the 75th percentile is also 680. Approximately 43.95% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
25-31
Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 23.43%
Math: 24-29
English: 24-34
Reading: 27-34
Science: 24-30
Baylor University reports an average ACT score of 29 for its undergraduates, with a 25th percentile score of 25 and a 75th percentile score of 31. For the ACT components, the math scores range from a 25th percentile of 24 to a 75th percentile of 29, while English scores range from 24 to 34. Additionally, reading scores fall between 27 and 34, and science scores range from 24 to 30. Approximately 23.43% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Baylor University's average TOEFL score for undergraduate admissions is 80, which is also the minimum required score. The 25th and 75th percentile scores for overall and component sections are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Baylor University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest score from each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates, potentially improving an applicant's composite score. This can benefit students aiming to present their best overall performance on tests.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Baylor University is test optional, meaning students can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to include their test scores without needing to send official reports initially. About 43.95% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 23.43% submit ACT scores; the total percentage exceeds 100% as some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
33-38
Average: 36
Baylor University has an average IB score of 36 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile score is 33, while the 75th percentile is 38, indicating a competitive applicant pool. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and Business and Management, with standard-level recommendations in English B, History, and Economics.
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