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Governors State University Score Requirements
Governors State University has an average SAT score of 1010, with a 25th percentile score of 1000 and a 75th percentile score of 1020. The average ACT score is 22, though the 25th percentile is notably low at 13 and the 75th percentile at 14. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 80 (minimum 80), the average IELTS score is 6.5 (minimum 6.5), and the average Duolingo score is 105 (minimum 105). The unweighted GPA average is 3.49, with a 25th percentile of 2.6 and a 75th percentile of 3.6. The university does not allow superscoring and has a test-optional policy with 2% of students submitting SAT scores and 1% submitting ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Governors State University has an unweighted average GPA of 3.49 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile GPA is 2.6, indicating that 25% of admitted students have GPAs below this mark. The 75th percentile GPA is 3.6, suggesting that 25% of admitted students have GPAs above this figure. Data related to weighted GPA stats is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1000-1020
Average: 1010
Submitting SAT: 2%
Math: 515-525
Reading: 413-490
Governors State University has an average SAT score of 1010, with a 25th percentile score of 1000 and a 75th percentile score of 1020. In the math component, the 25th percentile is 515 and the 75th percentile is 525. For the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 413 and the 75th percentile is 490. Additionally, only 2% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
13-14
Average: 22
Submitting ACT: 1%
Math: 14-15
English: 11-11
Reading: 14-16
Science: -
Governors State University reports an average ACT score of 22, with the 25th percentile at 13 and the 75th percentile at 14. In terms of subject scores, the 25th and 75th percentiles for math are 14 and 15, respectively, while English is consistently at 11 for the 25th and 75th percentiles. Reading scores range from 14 at the 25th percentile to 16 at the 75th percentile. Notably, only 1% of students submitted their ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Governors State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average score among admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80, indicating consistent performance across the accepted range. Data regarding specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Governors State University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring refers to the practice of considering the highest section scores from multiple test attempts to create a new composite score. Since this policy is not in place, applicants should submit their best single test scores for evaluation.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Governors State University is a test-optional institution, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It does not allow self-reporting of scores, so any submitted scores must be official. Only 2% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 1% opt to submit ACT scores; the total of 3% indicates that some students may be submitting both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-29
Average: 28
Governors State University has an average IB score of 28, with the 25th percentile at 28 and the 75th percentile at 29. The university recommends high-level subjects such as Psychology, Biology, and Math AA, and standard-level subjects including English B, History, and Economics for prospective students.
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