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Illinois State University Score Requirements
Illinois State University has an average SAT score of 1110, with a 25th percentile of 1010 and a 75th percentile of 1210. The average ACT score is 24, with a 25th percentile of 21 and a 75th percentile of 27. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79 with a minimum requirement of 79, while the average IELTS score is 6.5 with a minimum requirement of 6.5. The average unweighted GPA is 3.62, and the average IB score is 31, with a 25th percentile of 28 and a 75th percentile of 34. The university has a test-optional policy, allowing students to self-report their standardized test scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Illinois State University has an unweighted average GPA of 3.62 for undergraduate admissions. Data for the weighted GPA, including the 25th and 75th percentiles, is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1010-1210
Average: 1110
Submitting SAT: 43.69%
Math: 490-590
Reading: 500-620
Illinois State University reports an average SAT score of 1110, with the middle 50% of students scoring between 1010 (25th percentile) and 1210 (75th percentile). In terms of specific components, the math scores fall between 490 (25th percentile) and 590 (75th percentile), while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 500 (25th percentile) to 620 (75th percentile). Approximately 43.69% of students submitted their SAT scores.
More DetailsACT Requirements
21-27
Average: 24
Submitting ACT: 7.54%
Math: 19-26
English: 21-27
Reading: 22-31
Science: 21-27
Illinois State University has an average ACT score of 24, with a 25th percentile score of 21 and a 75th percentile score of 27. The breakdown of individual components shows a 25th percentile score of 19 and a 75th percentile score of 26 for math, 21 to 27 for English, 22 to 31 for reading, and 21 to 27 for science. Additionally, 7.54% of students submitted their ACT scores for consideration.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Illinois State University has a minimum TOEFL score requirement of 79 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also at 79. The 25th and 75th percentiles are both reported at 79. Data for the individual components of the TOEFL, such as listening, reading, speaking, and writing, is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Illinois State University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means considering the highest scores from multiple test dates across different sections, which could benefit applicants with varied performances. Because ISU does not permit this, applicants must submit their best single test scores for evaluation.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Illinois State University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. The university also allows self-reporting of scores, which allows students to indicate their test results on the application without needing to submit official score reports. Approximately 43.69% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 7.54% submit ACT scores; the total exceeds 50%, indicating that some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-34
Average: 31
Illinois State University reports an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 31, with a 25th percentile score of 28 and a 75th percentile score of 34. For recommended subjects, students are advised to take Higher Level courses in Math AA, Biology, and Chemistry, while Standard Level courses in English B, Psychology, and Global Politics are also suggested.
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