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Birmingham-Southern College Score Requirements
Birmingham-Southern University reports an average SAT score of 1165, with a 25th percentile score of 1150 and a 75th percentile score of 1340, although only 9% of students submitted SAT scores. The average ACT score is 25, falling between the 25th percentile of 22 and the 75th percentile of 29; 41% of applicants submitted ACT scores. The average GPA for admitted students is 3.71, while the average IB score is 33 with a range from 32 to 38. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79 and the Duolingo score is 105, with minimum requirements set at the same scores. The University allows superscoring and has a test-optional policy.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Birmingham-Southern University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.71 for undergraduate admissions. However, specific data for the 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1150-1340
Average: 1165
Submitting SAT: 9%
Math: 570-670
Reading: 580-670
Birmingham-Southern University has an average SAT score of 1165. The 25th percentile score is 1150, while the 75th percentile score is 1340. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 570 and the 75th percentile is 670. In Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the 25th percentile is 580 and the 75th percentile is 670. Additionally, only 9% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
22-29
Average: 25
Submitting ACT: 41%
Math: 19-26
English: 19-28
Reading: -
Science: -
Birmingham-Southern University has an average ACT score of 25, with a 25th percentile score of 22 and a 75th percentile score of 29. In terms of specific components, the 25th percentile for Math is 19 and for English is 19, while the 75th percentile for Math is 26 and for English is 28. Notably, the University reports that 41% of students submit their ACT scores as part of their application. Reading and Science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Birmingham-Southern University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score of 79 as well. The University does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile scores or any component scores for listening, reading, speaking, or writing. This indicates a consistent benchmark for applicants regarding English proficiency.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Birmingham-Southern University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the University considers the highest scores across multiple test dates rather than only the scores from a single sitting. This policy can be advantageous for applicants as it maximizes their potential composite score when submitting standardized test results.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Birmingham-Southern University is test-optional, meaning students are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, the University does not allow self-reporting of scores. Among applicants, 9% submit SAT scores while 41% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both types of scores since the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
32-38
Average: 33
Birmingham-Southern University has an average IB score of 33. The 25th percentile score is 32, while the 75th percentile is 38, indicating a competitive range among admitted students. Recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Language & Literature), History, and Biology, while standard-level subjects recommended are Math AI, Psychology, and Economics.
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