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Colby College Score Requirements
Colby College has an average SAT score of 1465, with a 25th percentile of 1450 and a 75th percentile of 1530. The average ACT score is 33, with scores ranging from 32 at the 25th percentile to 34 at the 75th percentile. For high school GPA, the weighted average is 4.04 (25th percentile: 4.0, 75th percentile: 4.2) and the unweighted average is 3.86 (25th percentile: 3.7, 75th percentile: 4.0). The average IELTS score is 7.0, while the TOEFL average is 79, and the Duolingo average score is 115 with a minimum requirement of 110. Colby College allows superscoring, and standardized testing is test-optional with self-reporting permitted.
GPA Requirements
Average Weighted GPA
Average Unweighted GPA
Colby College reports a weighted GPA average of 4.04, with the 25th percentile at 4.0 and the 75th percentile at 4.2. For unweighted GPAs, the average is 3.86, with the 25th percentile at 3.7 and the 75th percentile at 4.0. These figures indicate a highly competitive academic environment for undergraduate admissions at Colby College.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1450-1530
Average: 1465
Submitting SAT: 7%
Math: 730-790
Reading: 710-760
Colby College reports an average SAT score of 1465, with a 25th percentile score of 1450 and a 75th percentile score of 1530. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 730 and the 75th percentile is 790. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, the 25th percentile is 710 and the 75th percentile is 760. Additionally, 7% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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32-34
Average: 33
Submitting ACT: 49%
Math: 29-33
English: 33-35
Reading: -
Science: -
Colby College has an average ACT score of 33, with a 25th percentile of 32 and a 75th percentile of 34. In terms of subject components, the math scores range from a 25th percentile of 29 to a 75th percentile of 33, while English scores range from 33 to 35. The college reports that 49% of students submit ACT scores. Data for reading and science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Colby College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 79, indicating consistency among admitted students. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Colby College allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the college considers the highest scores from each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates to create a composite score for applicants. This approach can benefit students by potentially improving their overall admissions profile if they have strong individual section scores from different test sittings.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Colby College is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the college allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to share their own test results without needing to send official scores initially. About 7% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 49% submit ACT scores; this totals 56%, indicating that some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
41-43
Average: 41
Colby College has an average IB score of 41, with a 25th percentile score of 41 and a 75th percentile score of 43. The college recommends six subjects for IB students, including Higher Level courses in English A (Lang & Lit), History, and Psychology, alongside Standard Level courses in Math AA, Biology, and Economics.
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