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California State University, Monterey Bay Score Requirements
California State University, Monterey Bay reports an average SAT score of 1125, with a 25th percentile score of 900 and a 75th percentile score of 1220. The average ACT score is 23, with a 25th percentile score of 20 and a 75th percentile score of 26. For GPA, the average weighted GPA is 3.8, while the unweighted average GPA is 3.33. The average IELTS score is 6.0, and the TOEFL average score is 61. Additionally, the average Duolingo score is 95, and the average IB score is 32. The university has a test-optional policy, allowing self-reporting of scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Weighted GPA
Average Unweighted GPA
California State University, Monterey Bay has a weighted GPA average of 3.8, with a 25th percentile of 3.4 and a 75th percentile of 4.4. The unweighted GPA average stands at 3.33, with a 25th percentile of 3.0 and a 75th percentile of 3.7. These figures indicate the range of academic performance among admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
900-1220
Average: 1125
Submitting SAT: 50%
Math: 430-600
Reading: 470-610
California State University, Monterey Bay has an average SAT score of 1125, with scores ranging from a 25th percentile of 900 to a 75th percentile of 1220. The math component scores vary from a 25th percentile of 430 to a 75th percentile of 600, while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) scores range from 470 at the 25th percentile to 610 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 50% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
20-26
Average: 23
Submitting ACT: 4%
Math: 18-20
English: 16-26
Reading: -
Science: -
California State University, Monterey Bay reports an average ACT score of 23, with a 25th percentile score of 20 and a 75th percentile score of 26. The ACT math component has a 25th percentile of 18 and a 75th percentile of 20, while the English component ranges from a 25th percentile of 16 to a 75th percentile of 26. The university indicates that only 4% of students submit ACT scores for admission. The data for the reading and science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 61
Minimum: 61
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
California State University, Monterey Bay requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 for undergraduate admissions, which is also the average score. There are no disclosed percentiles or component scores for listening, reading, speaking, or writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
California State University, Monterey Bay does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that a University considers the highest scores from multiple test dates rather than just the scores from one sitting. In this case, applicants will be evaluated solely on their best single test scores without combining results from different dates.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
California State University, Monterey Bay is test optional, allowing applicants the choice to decide whether to submit standardized test scores such as the SAT or ACT. Additionally, self-reporting of scores is permitted, meaning students can provide their test results without the need for official documentation at the time of application. Approximately 50% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while only 4% submit ACT scores. The total of students submitting test scores exceeds 50% because some students likely submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
25-34
Average: 32
California State University, Monterey Bay requires an average IB score of 32 for admission, with a 25th percentile score of 25 and a 75th percentile score of 34. The recommended higher-level subjects include Psychology, Biology, Math AA, Computer Science, and Chemistry, while the standard-level recommendations are English B, History, and Visual Arts.
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