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Cornell University Score Requirements
Cornell University has competitive admissions statistics for undergraduate applicants. The average SAT score is 1520, with a 25th percentile of 1510 and a 75th percentile of 1560. The ACT average score is 34, with a 25th percentile of 33 and a 75th percentile of 35. For GPA, the average weighted GPA is 4.15, with a 25th percentile of 3.8 and a 75th percentile of 4.0. The average TOEFL score is 100, and the average IELTS score is 7.5. The Duolingo English test average score is 120. Additionally, Cornell allows superscoring and has a test-optional policy.
GPA Requirements
Cornell University reports a weighted average GPA of 4.15 for undergraduate admissions, with the 25th percentile at 3.8 and the 75th percentile at 4.0. The unweighted GPA data is not disclosed. These figures indicate a competitive academic profile among admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1510-1560
Average: 1520
Submitting SAT: 44.9%
Math: 770-800
Reading: 730-770
Cornell University has an average SAT score of 1520, with a range between the 25th percentile at 1510 and the 75th percentile at 1560. For the Math component, the 25th percentile score is 770 and the 75th percentile is 800. In the Evidence-based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile is 730 while the 75th percentile is 770. Additionally, 44.9% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
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33-35
Average: 34
Submitting ACT: 14.6%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Cornell University's average ACT score is 34, with a 25th percentile score of 33 and a 75th percentile score of 35. Approximately 14.6% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. Specific component scores for math, English, reading, and science are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Cornell University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 100, with both the 25th percentile and 75th percentile scores at 100. Data for the individual component scores in 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 from different test sections across multiple test dates. This can benefit applicants by potentially improving their overall scores if they perform better in specific sections on different occasions.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Cornell University is test optional and allows self-reporting of standardized test scores. This means that applicants can choose whether or not to submit SAT or ACT scores, and those who do can report their scores themselves without needing official documentation. Approximately 44.9% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 14.6% submit ACT scores, totaling 59.5%, which indicates that some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
42-44
Average: 43
Cornell University reports an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 43, with a 25th percentile score of 42 and a 75th percentile score of 44. Recommended higher level subjects include Math AA, Biology, and Chemistry, while the recommended standard level subjects are English B and History. These figures indicate a strong academic foundation expected from applicants.
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