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Denison University Score Requirements
Denison University reports an average SAT score of 1304, with a 25th percentile of 1320 and a 75th percentile of 1440. The average ACT score is 29, with the same 25th and 75th percentiles as the overall average at 29 and 32, respectively. The university's TOEFL average score is 80, and for IELTS, it is 6.5, with minimum requirements set at these scores. The average unweighted GPA is 3.74. Additionally, the Duolingo English Test average score required for admission is 110.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Denison University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.74 for admitted students. The 25th and 75th percentile GPAs for both weighted and unweighted scores are not disclosed. This indicates that a significant portion of admitted students perform consistently well academically.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1320-1440
Average: 1304
Submitting SAT: 26%
Math: 650-760
Reading: 650-710
Denison University reports an average SAT score of 1304 for incoming students. The 25th percentile score stands at 1320, while the 75th percentile score is 1440. In terms of component scores, the math section has a 25th percentile score of 650 and a 75th percentile score of 760, and the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) section has 25th percentile and 75th percentile scores of 650 and 710, respectively. Additionally, 26% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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29-32
Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 25%
Math: 26-30
English: 29-34
Reading: -
Science: -
Denison University has an average ACT score of 29, with a 25th percentile score also at 29 and a 75th percentile score of 32. For the math component, students at the 25th percentile score 26, while those at the 75th percentile score 30. The English component shows a 25th percentile score of 29 and a 75th percentile score of 34. Only 25% of students submit ACT scores for admission. Reading and science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Denison University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Denison University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university will consider the highest section scores across multiple test attempts to create the best possible composite score for each applicant. By using this method, students can potentially improve their admission candidacy by highlighting only their best performances.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Denison University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which allows students to share their test results without needing to provide official documents at the time of application. Currently, 26% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 25% submit ACT scores; the total percentage of 51% reflects that some students submit both scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
37-40
Average: 37
Denison University reports an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 37, with a 25th percentile of 37 and a 75th percentile of 40. For recommended subjects, students are encouraged to take higher level courses in English A (Lang & Lit), History, Psychology, and Visual Arts, along with standard level courses in Biology, Math AI, and World Religions.
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