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Bowdoin College Score Requirements
Bowdoin University has a test-optional policy for admissions, allowing applicants the choice to submit standardized test scores. The average SAT score for admitted students is 1422, with a 25th percentile of 1470 and a 75th percentile of 1540. The average ACT score is 32, with a 25th percentile of 33 and a 75th percentile of 35. Additionally, students have an average weighted GPA of 4.16 (25th percentile of 4.0, 75th percentile of 4.3) and an unweighted GPA of 3.9 (25th percentile of 3.75, 75th percentile of 4.0). Minimum scores required include 7.0 for IELTS, 100 for TOEFL, and 120 for Duolingo.
GPA Requirements
Average Weighted GPA
Average Unweighted GPA
Bowdoin University reports a weighted GPA average of 4.16, with the 25th percentile at 4.0 and the 75th percentile at 4.3. The unweighted GPA average stands at 3.9, while the 25th percentile is at 3.75 and the 75th percentile is 4.0. These figures indicate a highly competitive academic profile among admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1470-1540
Average: 1422
Submitting SAT: 31.16%
Math: 740-780
Reading: 730-770
Bowdoin University has an average SAT score of 1422, with a 25th percentile score of 1470 and a 75th percentile score of 1540. In terms of components, the 25th percentile for Math is 740 and for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) is 730, while the 75th percentiles are 780 for Math and 770 for ERW. Additionally, 31.16% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
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33-35
Average: 32
Submitting ACT: 16.77%
Math: 30-34
English: 35-36
Reading: 35-36
Science: 32-35
Bowdoin University reports an average ACT score of 32, with a 25th percentile score of 33 and a 75th percentile score of 35. The subject breakdown shows a 25th percentile of 30 for Math, 35 for English, 35 for Reading, and 32 for Science, while the 75th percentiles for these subjects are 34, 36, 36, and 35, respectively. Additionally, approximately 16.77% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Bowdoin University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 100. The University does not disclose the 25th or 75th percentile scores for overall or component-specific TOEFL scores.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Bowdoin University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, which means they consider the highest section scores from multiple test attempts. This policy can benefit applicants by potentially enhancing their overall score profile by combining their best results.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Bowdoin University is test optional and allows self reporting of scores, meaning applicants can choose whether to submit standardized test scores and may report their own scores if they do. Specifically, 31.16% of applicants submitted SAT scores, while 16.77% submitted ACT scores. The combined percentage of students submitting these test scores is 47.93%, indicating that there are no students reporting both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
41-43
Average: 40
Bowdoin University has an average IB score of 40, with the 25th percentile at 41 and the 75th percentile at 43. The University recommends certain Higher Level subjects including English A (Language & Literature), Biology, History, and Math AA, along with Standard Level subjects such as Psychology, Economics, and Global Politics.
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