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Indiana University at South Bend Score Requirements
Indiana University at South Bend has an average SAT score of 1073, with a 25th percentile of 970 and a 75th percentile of 1170. The average ACT score is 18, ranging from a 25th percentile of 21 to a 75th percentile of 25. For English proficiency tests, students need a minimum TOEFL score of 79, an IELTS score of 6.5, or a Duolingo score of 100. The average unweighted GPA for admitted students is 3.15. The university is test-optional, allowing students the choice to submit standardized test scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Indiana University at South Bend reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.15 for undergraduate admissions. Data on the 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs is not disclosed. This average indicates the baseline academic performance expected from applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
970-1170
Average: 1073
Submitting SAT: 27%
Math: 480-580
Reading: 490-590
Indiana University at South Bend reports an average SAT score of 1073, with a 25th percentile score of 970 and a 75th percentile score of 1170. The SAT Math scores range from 480 at the 25th percentile to 580 at the 75th percentile, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores range from 490 to 590. Notably, 27% of applicants submitted their SAT scores.
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21-25
Average: 18
Submitting ACT: 1%
Math: 19-25
English: 21-26
Reading: -
Science: -
Indiana University at South Bend reports an average ACT score of 18 for its applicants. The 25th percentile score is 21, while the 75th percentile is 25. In terms of component scores, the 25th percentile for math is 19 and for English is 21, with the 75th percentile for math at 25 and for English at 26. The ACT reading and science component percentiles are not disclosed, and only 1% of students submitted ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Indiana University at South Bend requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 79. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Indiana University at South Bend does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that colleges consider only the highest scores from different test sections across multiple test dates. Since IU South Bend does not utilize this practice, applicants must submit their best overall test scores from a single test date.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Indiana University at South Bend is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, self-reporting of scores is not allowed. Among applicants, 27% choose to submit SAT scores, while only 1% submit ACT scores. The total percentage of students submitting scores is 28%, indicating that some students may be submitting both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
27-33
Average: 30
Indiana University at South Bend recommends an average IB score of 30, with a 25th percentile score of 27 and a 75th percentile score of 33. The recommended higher level subjects include Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, Biology, and Psychology, while the standard level subjects include English B and History.
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