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California State University, Long Beach Score Requirements
California State University, Long Beach has an average SAT score of 1145, with a 25th percentile score of 1020 and a 75th percentile score of 1240. For ACT scores, the average is 23, with a 25th percentile score of 20 and a 75th percentile score of 26. The average GPA is 4.15 weighted and 3.67 unweighted. Additionally, the average IELTS score is 6.0, while the minimum TOEFL score required is 61. The average Duolingo score is 105, with a minimum requirement of 105 as well.
GPA Requirements
Average Weighted GPA
Average Unweighted GPA
California State University, Long Beach reports a weighted GPA average of 4.15, with a 25th percentile at 3.75 and a 75th percentile at 4.25. The unweighted GPA average is 3.67, with a 25th percentile of 3.3 and a 75th percentile of 3.8. These figures indicate a competitive admissions landscape, with a substantial range of GPAs among admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1020-1240
Average: 1145
Submitting SAT: 95%
Math: 510-620
Reading: 510-620
California State University, Long Beach reports an average SAT score of 1145, with the 25th percentile at 1020 and the 75th percentile at 1240. For the individual components, both the math and evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) sections have a 25th percentile score of 510 and a 75th percentile score of 620. Additionally, 95% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
20-26
Average: 23
Submitting ACT: 19%
Math: 18-26
English: 19-26
Reading: -
Science: -
California State University, Long Beach reports an average ACT score of 23, with a 25th percentile score of 20 and a 75th percentile score of 26. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 18 and the 75th percentile is 26, while for the English component, the 25th percentile is 19 and the 75th percentile is 26. The university has 19% of students submitting ACT scores. Reading and science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 61
Minimum: 61
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
California State University, Long Beach requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 for undergraduate admissions, with the average score also at 61. Data for the 25th and 75th percentiles, as well as component score breakdowns for listening, reading, speaking, and writing, are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
California State University, Long Beach does not allow superscoring for standardized test scores. Superscoring is a practice where Universitys consider the highest scores from multiple test dates across different sections. As a result, applicants must submit their highest total score from a single test date, which may impact their overall competitiveness in the admissions process.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
California State University, Long Beach is test-optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which enables applicants to provide their SAT or ACT results directly without needing official documentation at the time of application. Among applicants, 95% choose to submit SAT scores, while 19% submit ACT scores; the combined percentage exceeds 100% due to some students submitting both test scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
29-35
Average: 32
California State University, Long Beach has an average IB score of 32, with a 25th percentile score of 29 and a 75th percentile score of 35. For recommended subjects, higher-level courses include English A (Lang & Lit), Biology, History, and Visual Arts, while standard-level courses include Math AI, Psychology, and Chemistry.
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