Click here to explore thousands of admitted applicant profiles and successful college essay exemplars!
Cornell College Score Requirements
Cornell University's average SAT score is 1259, with a 25th percentile score of 1210 and a 75th percentile score of 1320. The average composite ACT score is 26, though specific percentiles for ACT sections are not disclosed. For English proficiency, the TOEFL average score is 79, and the Duolingo average score is 105, both with no disclosed percentile ranges. The unweighted GPA average is 3.56, with a 25th percentile of 3.20 and a 75th percentile of 3.80. The University accepts superscoring and is test-optional, allowing self-reporting of standardized test scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Cornell University's unweighted GPA for admitted students has an average of 3.56. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.2, while the 75th percentile GPA is 3.8. The University does not disclose information regarding weighted GPA averages or percentiles.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1210-1320
Average: 1259
Submitting SAT: 9%
Math: 570-690
Reading: 600-690
Cornell University's SAT statistics reveal an average score of 1259. The 25th percentile score stands at 1210, while the 75th percentile reaches 1320. In terms of individual components, the 25th percentile for the math section is 570, with the 75th percentile at 690. For the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile is 600, and the 75th percentile is again 690. Notably, only 9% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
-
Average: 26
Submitting ACT: 28%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Cornell University reports an average ACT score of 26 for its students, with 28% of the student body submitting ACT scores. Specific percentile scores for the 25th and 75th percentiles for the overall exam and its components (math, English, reading, science) are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Cornell University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles sitting at 79. Specific percentile scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Cornell University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, which means they consider the highest scores achieved in each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates. This approach can benefit applicants as it enables them to present their best overall scores rather than being penalized for a single test performance.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Cornell University is test optional, allowing applicants the choice of submitting standardized test scores as part of their application. It also permits self-reporting of scores, meaning students can provide their test results without official documentation at the time of application. For the applicant pool, 9% choose to submit SAT scores while 28% submit ACT scores. This totals 37%, indicating some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
34-37
Average: 35
Cornell University reports an average IB score of 35, with a 25th percentile of 34 and a 75th percentile of 37. Recommended higher-level subjects include Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, and Math AA, while recommended standard-level subjects are English B, History, and Visual Arts.
More Details
The Fast Track To Your
Best IB Coursework & College Essays
All content on this website has been developed independently from and is not endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization. International Baccalaureate and IB are registered trademarks owned by the International Baccalaureate Organization.