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Bennington College Score Requirements
Bennington University has an average SAT score of 1340, with a 25th percentile score of 1308 and a 75th percentile score of 1375. The average ACT score is 30, with the 25th percentile at 30 and the 75th percentile at 32. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100, and the average IELTS score is 7.0, with both serving as minimum requirements. The University also reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.59, with a 25th percentile of 3.34 and a 75th percentile of 3.82. Additionally, the University allows superscoring for standardized tests and maintains a test-optional policy.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Bennington University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.59 for admitted students. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.34, while the 75th percentile GPA is 3.82. Weighted GPA figures, including the average and percentiles, are not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1308-1375
Average: 1340
Submitting SAT: 10.4%
Math: 588-653
Reading: 703-750
Bennington University has an average SAT score of 1340, with a 25th percentile score of 1308 and a 75th percentile score of 1375. The SAT Math component shows scores ranging from a 25th percentile of 588 to a 75th percentile of 653, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component ranges from 703 at the 25th percentile to 750 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 10.4% of students submitted SAT scores in their application process.
More DetailsACT Requirements
30-32
Average: 30
Submitting ACT: 3.9%
Math: 23-26
English: 33-35
Reading: 33-34
Science: 28-35
Bennington University has an average ACT score of 30, with the 25th percentile at 30 and the 75th percentile at 32. For the component scores, the 25th percentile in Math is 23, while the 75th percentile is 26. In English, the 25th percentile is 33 and the 75th is 35; in Reading, the 25th percentile is 33 and the 75th is 34; and in Science, the 25th percentile is 28 and the 75th percentile is 35. Additionally, only 3.9% of students submitted ACT scores.
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Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Bennington University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions, reflecting the University's emphasis on English proficiency. The average score for admitted students also stands at 100, but specific percentile ranges and component scores for reading, writing, listening, and speaking are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Bennington University allows superscoring in its undergraduate admissions process. Superscoring means that the University will consider the highest scores obtained in each section across multiple test dates, rather than just the highest total score from a single test instance. This policy can be beneficial for applicants aiming to present their best academic performance.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Bennington University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for their admissions applications. Additionally, the University allows self reporting of scores, which enables students to indicate their test results without official documentation. Approximately 10.4% of applicants submit SAT scores and 3.9% submit ACT scores, totaling 14.3%. This sum reflects the possibility of some students submitting both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
37-39
Average: 38
Bennington University has an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 38, with the 25th percentile at 37 and the 75th percentile at 39. The University recommends higher-level subjects including Visual Arts, Psychology, History, Theatre, and Music, while standard-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), Biology, Math AA, Computer Science, and Global Politics.
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