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Dakota State University Score Requirements
Dakota State University reports an average SAT score of 1099, with a 25th percentile of 1180 and a 75th percentile of 1261. The average ACT score is 23, ranging from a 25th percentile of 20 to a 75th percentile of 27. For standardized tests, 16% of students submit SAT scores, while 67% submit ACT scores. The average unweighted GPA of incoming students is 3.49, with a 25th percentile of 3.3 and a 75th percentile of 3.8. The average Duolingo score is 90, and the minimum required Duolingo score is also 90. The average IELTS score is 5.5, with a minimum requirement of 5.5 as well. The average TOEFL score is 61, with a minimum of 61 needed for admission.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Dakota State University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.49 for admissions. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.3, while the 75th percentile GPA is 3.8. Data for the weighted GPA, including average, 25th, and 75th percentiles, is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1180-12614100
Average: 1099
Submitting SAT: 16%
Math: 620-760
Reading: 570-680
Dakota State University reports an average SAT score of 1099, with a score range between the 25th percentile at 1180 and the 75th percentile at 1261. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile score is 620, while the 75th percentile is 760. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile score is 570, and the 75th percentile is 680. Notably, 16% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
20-27
Average: 23
Submitting ACT: 67%
Math: 19-27
English: 18-25
Reading: 21-30
Science: 21-28
Dakota State University has an average ACT score of 23, with a 25th percentile score of 20 and a 75th percentile score of 27. In terms of ACT components, the 25th to 75th percentile scores are as follows: Math (19 to 27), English (18 to 25), Reading (21 to 30), and Science (21 to 28). Approximately 67% of students submit ACT scores during the admissions process.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
61-61
Average: 61
Minimum: 61
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Dakota State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 61, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 61. Data on the individual components of listening, reading, speaking, and writing is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Dakota State University allows superscoring in undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university will consider the highest scores from each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates when evaluating applications. This policy can benefit students by potentially improving their overall test scores.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Dakota State University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, self-reporting of scores is not allowed, so if applicants choose to submit scores, they must provide official documentation. Approximately 16% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 67% submit ACT scores, resulting in a total of 83% of applicants submitting at least one type of score. This indicates that some students are likely submitting both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
33-354772
Average: 31
Dakota State University considers an IB average score of 31 for admissions. The 25th percentile score is 33, though the 75th percentile score appears to be incorrectly listed as it is significantly higher than standard maximums. Recommended higher-level subjects include Computer Science, Math AA, and Biology, while standard-level subjects recommended are English B and Psychology.
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