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Illinois College Score Requirements
Illinois College has a test-optional admissions policy, allowing students to choose whether to submit standardized test scores. For those who do submit scores, the average SAT is 1063, with a range from 980 at the 25th percentile to 1180 at the 75th percentile. The average ACT score is 23, while the Duolingo English Test average is 110, with a minimum requirement of 110. The average unweighted GPA for admitted students is 3.7. The average IELTS score is 6.5, and the average TOEFL score is 79, both with identical 25th and 75th percentile scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Illinois College's unweighted GPA for undergraduate admissions stands at an average of 3.7. The college does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile GPAs for the unweighted or weighted categories. Overall, the average GPA indicates a competitive applicant pool.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
980-1180
Average: 1063
Submitting SAT: 47%
Math: 490-600
Reading: 490-600
Illinois College has an average SAT score of 1063, with a 25th percentile score of 980 and a 75th percentile score of 1180. For the individual components, the 25th percentile score for Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) is both 490, while the 75th percentile for Math and ERW is 600. Additionally, 47% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
19-25
Average: 23
Submitting ACT: 14%
Math: 17-24
English: 18-24
Reading: -
Science: -
Illinois College has an average ACT score of 23, with a 25th percentile score of 19 and a 75th percentile score of 25. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 17 and the 75th percentile is 24. In English, the 25th percentile is 18, while the 75th percentile is 24. Notably, 14% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application. Reading and science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: 20-28
Reading: 20-28
Speaking: 20-28
Writing: 20-28
Illinois College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also at 79. The 25th percentile for all TOEFL components—listening, reading, speaking, and writing—is 20, while the 75th percentile is 28 for each component. This indicates a consistent performance expectation across all sections of the TOEFL exam.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Illinois College allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the college considers the highest scores from multiple test dates for admission decisions, potentially increasing a student's overall score. This practice can be beneficial for applicants aiming to improve their chances of acceptance by showcasing their best performance across different test sections.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Illinois College is test optional and allows self-reporting of scores for undergraduate admissions. This means that applicants have the choice to submit standardized test scores like the SAT or ACT, and if they choose to self-report, they can provide their scores without needing to submit official documents. Currently, 47% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 14% submit ACT scores; the combined total exceeds 100% because some students submit both.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-33
Average: 30
Illinois College has an average IB score of 30, with the 25th percentile at 28 and the 75th percentile at 33. For higher-level subjects, it recommends Math AA, Biology, and Psychology, while for standard-level subjects, it suggests English B and History.
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