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Columbus State University Score Requirements
Columbus State University has specific requirements for English proficiency, with an average TOEFL score of 69, and a Duolingo score of 100. The SAT average is 950, with a 25th percentile at 860 and a 75th percentile at 1090, whereas the ACT average is 19, ranging from a 25th percentile of 17 to a 75th percentile of 24. The average unweighted GPA is 3.23, with a 25th percentile of 2.9 and a 75th percentile of 3.6. Standardized testing is test-optional, and GPA data for weighted calculations is not disclosed.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Columbus State University has an unweighted GPA average of 3.23 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile of admitted students has a GPA of 2.9, while the 75th percentile has a GPA of 3.6. Weighted GPA data is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
860-1090
Average: 950
Submitting SAT: 21%
Math: 400-530
Reading: 460-570
Columbus State University has an average SAT score of 950, with a range from a 25th percentile score of 860 to a 75th percentile score of 1090. In terms of specific components, the math section has a 25th percentile score of 400 and a 75th percentile score of 530, while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) section reports a 25th percentile score of 460 and a 75th percentile score of 570. Notably, only 21% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
17-24
Average: 19
Submitting ACT: 17%
Math: 16-22
English: 15-23
Reading: 17-28
Science: 17-24
Columbus State University has an average ACT score of 19, with a 25th percentile score of 17 and a 75th percentile score of 24. In terms of individual components, the 25th percentile for math is 16 and the 75th percentile is 22; for English, the 25th percentile is 15 and the 75th percentile is 23; for reading, the 25th percentile is 17 and the 75th percentile is 28; and for science, the 25th percentile is 17 with a 75th percentile of 24. Additionally, only 17% of students submit ACT scores for admission.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
69-69
Average: 69
Minimum: 69
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Columbus State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 69 for undergraduate admission. The average TOEFL score among applicants is also 69, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 69. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Columbus State University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that colleges consider the highest scores from multiple test attempts across different sections to provide an overall composite score. Since CSU does not permit this practice, applicants should focus on achieving strong scores in a single sitting.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Columbus State University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, self-reporting of scores is not allowed, indicating that if students choose to submit scores, they must provide official documentation. About 21% of applicants submit SAT scores, and 17% submit ACT scores, with the total (38%) reflecting that some students may submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
24-31
Average: 27
Columbus State University has an average IB score of 27, with a 25th percentile score of 24 and a 75th percentile score of 31. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Psychology, and History, while standard-level subjects include English B, Chemistry, and Geography. This data highlights the academic expectations for incoming students based on their IB scores.
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