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California State University, Northridge Score Requirements
California State University, Northridge has an average SAT score of 1020, with a 25th percentile of 900 and a 75th percentile of 1110. The average ACT score is 19, ranging from a 25th percentile of 16 to a 75th percentile of 22. For GPA, the unweighted average is 3.3, with a 25th percentile of 2.0 and a 75th percentile of 3.2. The average Duolingo score is 95, while the average IELTS score is 5.5. The University has a test-optional policy, allowing self-reporting of scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Weighted GPA
Average Unweighted GPA
California State University, Northridge has a weighted GPA average of 3.21 for undergraduate admissions. The unweighted GPA average is 3.3, with a 25th percentile of 2.0 and a 75th percentile of 3.2. Percentiles for the weighted GPA are not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
900-1110
Average: 1020
Submitting SAT: 95%
Math: 440-550
Reading: 460-560
California State University, Northridge has an average SAT score of 1020, with a score range from the 25th percentile at 900 to the 75th percentile at 1110. For the math section, the 25th percentile score is 440 and the 75th percentile is 550. In the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile is 460 and the 75th percentile is 560. Additionally, 95% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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16-22
Average: 19
Submitting ACT: 17%
Math: 16-22
English: 15-23
Reading: -
Science: -
California State University, Northridge has an average ACT score of 19, with a 25th percentile score of 16 and a 75th percentile score of 22. In the English component, the 25th percentile is 15 and the 75th percentile is 23. Notably, 17% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application. Data for the reading and science components is not disclosed.
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Average: 61
Minimum: 61
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
California State University, Northridge requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 for undergraduate admissions, with the average score also being 61. The University does not disclose the 25th or 75th percentile scores for the overall test or its individual components: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. This indicates that achieving the minimum score is essential for applicants.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
California State University, Northridge does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that a University considers the highest scores from different test sections across multiple test dates to create a composite score. Since CSUN does not practice this, applicants should aim to achieve their best scores in a single attempt.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
California State University, Northridge is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to provide their test results without the need for official score reports at the initial application stage. A significant 95% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 17% submit ACT scores, indicating that many students opt to share their SAT results, with some potentially submitting both score types as the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
25-31
Average: 29
California State University, Northridge has an average IB score of 29, with the 25th percentile at 25 and the 75th percentile at 31. For students looking to strengthen their applications, recommended higher level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Psychology, and Chemistry, while standard level subjects include English B, History, and Geography.
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