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Howard University Score Requirements
Howard University reports an average SAT score of 1204, with a 25th percentile score of 1050 and a 75th percentile score of 1250. For ACT scores, the average is 25, with a range from 22 at the 25th percentile to 28 at the 75th percentile. The average unweighted GPA of admitted students is 3.75, with a 25th percentile of 3.65 and a 75th percentile of 3.84. On the standardized tests, the average TOEFL score is 90 and the average Duolingo score is 120. The university does not disclose specific scores for the IELTS components.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Howard University does not disclose weighted GPA statistics. The unweighted GPA for admitted students has an average of 3.75, with the 25th percentile at 3.65 and the 75th percentile at 3.84. This indicates a competitive academic profile among applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1050-1250
Average: 1204
Submitting SAT: 47%
Math: 530-650
Reading: 560-670
Howard University has an average SAT score of 1204, with a 25th percentile score of 1050 and a 75th percentile score of 1250. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 530 and the 75th percentile is 650. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile score is 560 and the 75th percentile score is 670. Approximately 47% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
22-28
Average: 25
Submitting ACT: 16%
Math: 18-26
English: 21-29
Reading: 18-26
Science: -
Howard University reports an average ACT score of 25, with the 25th percentile at 22 and the 75th percentile at 28. For the components, the 25th percentile scores are 18 in Math and Reading, and 21 in English, while the 75th percentile scores are 26 in Math and Reading, and 29 in English. The university indicates that 16% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their admissions process.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
90-90
Average: 90
Minimum: 90
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Howard University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 90. The 25th and 75th percentiles for the TOEFL score are both at 90, indicating consistency in the performance of admitted applicants. Specific percentile data for the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Howard University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest scores from each section of standardized tests, even if they were taken in different sittings, to create the best possible composite score for the applicant. This approach can enhance a student's application, particularly for those who may have excelled in certain sections but not others.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Howard University is test optional and allows self-reporting of test scores. This means that applicants can choose whether to submit their SAT or ACT scores, and if they do, they can report their scores themselves rather than having them sent directly by the testing agencies. Currently, 47% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 16% submit ACT scores, totaling 63%. The combined percentage exceeds 100%, indicating that some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
30-35
Average: 34
Howard University reports an average IB score of 34, with a 25th percentile score of 30 and a 75th percentile score of 35. Students are recommended to take Higher Level subjects such as English A (Lang & Lit), History, and Biology, along with Standard Level subjects including Math AA, Psychology, and Chemistry.
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