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Columbia International University Score Requirements
Columbia International University has set several standardized testing benchmarks for undergraduate admissions. The average SAT score is 1035, with a range from the 25th percentile at 990 to the 75th percentile at 1160. The average ACT score is 21, with a range from 16 in the 25th percentile to 25 in the 75th percentile. Accepted students typically maintain an unweighted GPA of 3.65. For English proficiency, the university accepts TOEFL, Duolingo, and does not disclose scores for IELTS; the minimum TOEFL score is 195. The university's standardized testing policy is test-optional.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Columbia International University has an unweighted GPA average of 3.65 for undergraduate admissions. The University does not disclose the weighted GPA average, as well as the 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
990-1160
Average: 1035
Submitting SAT: 36%
Math: 490-540
Reading: 500-620
Columbia International University reports an average SAT score of 1035 for its applicants, with a 25th percentile score of 990 and a 75th percentile score of 1160. The math component has a 25th percentile of 490 and a 75th percentile of 540, while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) component has a 25th percentile of 500 and a 75th percentile of 620. Approximately 36% of students submitted their SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
16-25
Average: 21
Submitting ACT: 25%
Math: 16-19
English: 20-25
Reading: -
Science: -
Columbia International University reports an average ACT score of 21 for its undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile score is 16, while the 75th percentile is 25. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 16 and the 75th is 19, with the English component showing a 25th percentile of 20 and a 75th percentile of 25. Notably, 25% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
195-195
Average: 195
Minimum: 195
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Columbia International University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 195 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 195, with both the 25th and 75th percentile scores matching this figure. Details regarding the component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Columbia International University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring refers to the practice of taking the highest scores from multiple test attempts and combining them for a single overall score. Since CIU does not allow this, students must submit their best single test scores for consideration.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Columbia International University is a test-optional institution, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, self-reporting of scores is not allowed. Among applicants, 36% choose to submit SAT scores, while 25% submit ACT scores, indicating that the total percentage of students submitting scores is 61%. This sum exceeds 100% because some students provide both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-33
Average: 29
Columbia International University reports an average IB score of 29, with a 25th percentile of 28 and a 75th percentile of 33. Recommended higher level subjects include Math AA, Biology, and Psychology, while standard level subjects are English B, History, and Geography.
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