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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Score Requirements
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo reports an average SAT score of 1313, with a range of 1240 at the 25th percentile to 1420 at the 75th percentile. The average ACT score stands at 29, with scores ranging from 28 at the 25th percentile to 33 at the 75th percentile. The average GPA (weighted) is 4.12, with the 25th percentile at 3.8 and the 75th percentile at 4.2. For language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 80, and the average IELTS score is 6.5. Additionally, the average Duolingo score is 115, with a minimum requirement of that same score.
GPA Requirements
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo reports a weighted GPA average of 4.12 for admitted undergraduates, with the 25th percentile at 3.8 and the 75th percentile at 4.2. The university does not disclose unweighted GPA statistics. This GPA distribution indicates a competitive applicant pool.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1240-1420
Average: 1313
Submitting SAT: 27.5%
Math: 610-730
Reading: 610-710
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo has an average SAT score of 1313, with a 25th percentile score of 1240 and a 75th percentile score of 1420. In the SAT components, the Math scores range from a 25th percentile of 610 to a 75th percentile of 730, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 610 to 710. Additionally, 27.5% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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28-33
Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 6.9%
Math: 27-32
English: 27-35
Reading: 29-35
Science: 26-33
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo reports an average ACT score of 29 for admitted students. The 25th percentile score is 28, while the 75th percentile score is 33. In terms of individual components, the 25th percentile scores for math, English, reading, and science are 27, 27, 29, and 26, respectively, with 75th percentile scores of 32, 35, 35, and 33. Additionally, 6.9% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80. Component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo does not disclose whether it allows superscoring for standardized tests in undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means considering the highest scores from multiple test dates to calculate a student's overall score. Without this data, prospective applicants should verify the institution's policy directly.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which permits applicants to include their test scores on their application without needing to provide official transcripts at that time. Currently, 27.5% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 6.9% submit ACT scores. The combined total of 34.4% indicates that some applicants submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
35-40
Average: 37
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo has an average IB score of 37, with the 25th percentile at 35 and the 75th percentile at 40. The university recommends high-level subjects including Math AA, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, along with standard-level subjects such as English B, Computer Science, and Design Technology.
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