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California State University, Chico Score Requirements
California State University, Chico requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 and an IELTS score of 6.0 for admissions. The average SAT score is 1025, with a 25th percentile of 990 and a 75th percentile of 1293. The average ACT score is 27, with a range from 23 at the 25th percentile to 28 at the 75th percentile. The unweighted GPA average is 3.39, with the 25th percentile at 3.0 and the 75th percentile at 3.7. The average IB score is 29, with a range from 28 to 36.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
California State University, Chico has an unweighted GPA average of 3.39 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.0, while the 75th percentile is 3.7. Data for the weighted GPA, including average, 25th percentile, and 75th percentile figures, is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
990-1293
Average: 1025
Submitting SAT: 2%
Math: 450-620
Reading: 503-665
California State University, Chico has an average SAT score of 1025. The 25th percentile score is 990, while the 75th percentile score is 1293. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 450 and the 75th percentile is 620. In the evidence-based reading and writing section, the 25th percentile is 503 and the 75th percentile is 665. Only 2% of students submitted SAT scores for consideration.
More DetailsACT Requirements
23-28
Average: 27
Submitting ACT: 5%
Math: 23-28
English: 20-25
Reading: 21-26
Science: 25-28
California State University, Chico reports an average ACT score of 27 for incoming students, with a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 28. For the individual components, the 25th percentile scores are 23 in math, 20 in English, 21 in reading, and 25 in science, while the 75th percentiles are 28 in math, 25 in English, 26 in reading, and 28 in science. Additionally, only 5% of students submitted ACT scores, indicating a trend towards other admissions metrics.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
61-61
Average: 61
Minimum: 61
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
California State University, Chico requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 61, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 61. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring
California State University, Chico does not disclose whether it allows superscoring for admissions. Superscoring is a practice where colleges consider the highest score from each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates to create a new composite score for applicants. Without clear information on this policy, applicants should prepare accordingly and inquire directly with the admissions office for further guidance.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
California State University, Chico is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which means students can provide their own reported scores without requiring official documentation at the time of application. Among applicants, 2% choose to submit SAT scores, while 5% submit ACT scores, totaling 7%. This cumulative percentage exceeds 100% because some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-36
Average: 29
California State University, Chico has an average IB score of 29, with the 25th percentile at 28 and the 75th percentile at 36. Recommended higher level subjects include Biology, Psychology, and Chemistry, while recommended standard level subjects are Math AI and English B.
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