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Canisius University Score Requirements
Canisius University has an average SAT score of 1184, with a 25th percentile score of 1040 and a 75th percentile score of 1120. The average ACT score is 25, ranging from a 25th percentile score of 20 to a 75th percentile score of 30. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79, and for IELTS, the average score is 6.5. The average unweighted GPA is 3.4, with a 25th percentile of 3.2 and a 75th percentile of 3.7. Additionally, the University allows superscoring and has a test-optional policy for admissions.
GPA Requirements
Average Weighted GPA
Average Unweighted GPA
Canisius University reports a weighted GPA average of 89.3. For unweighted GPAs, the average is 3.4, with a 25th percentile of 3.2 and a 75th percentile of 3.7. Percentile data for the weighted GPA is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1040-1120
Average: 1184
Submitting SAT: 15%
Math: 500-620
Reading: 500-620
Canisius University has an average SAT score of 1184. The 25th percentile score is 1040, while the 75th percentile score is 1120. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 500 and the 75th percentile is 620. In the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is also 500, with a 75th percentile of 620. Approximately 15% of students submit SAT scores.
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20-30
Average: 25
Submitting ACT: 1%
Math: 23-30
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Canisius University has an average ACT score of 25 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 20 and a 75th percentile score of 30. The University reports that 1% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. Specific component scores for English, Reading, and Science are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Canisius University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also reported at 79. The University does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile scores for the overall test or its components: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Canisius University does allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the University considers the highest score from each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates, potentially enhancing an applicant's overall score. This policy can benefit students by allowing them to present their best scores even if they performed differently on separate test dates.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Canisius University is a test optional institution, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the University allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to submit their test results informally without needing official documentation initially. Among applicants, 15% choose to submit SAT scores, while only 1% submit ACT scores. The total of these percentages exceeds 100%, indicating that some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
29-31
Average: 33
Canisius University has an average IB score of 33, with the 25th percentile at 29 and the 75th percentile at 31. The University recommends Higher Level (HL) subjects including Math AA, Biology, Psychology, and Chemistry, alongside Standard Level (SL) subjects such as English B, Business and Management, and History.
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