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Iowa State University Score Requirements
Iowa State University has an average IELTS score of 6.0 and a minimum requirement of 6.0. The average TOEFL score is 71, which is also the minimum needed for admission. The SAT average is 1240, with a range from 1130 at the 25th percentile to 1350 at the 75th percentile. The average ACT score is 24, with a 25th percentile of 21 and a 75th percentile of 28. Additionally, the unweighted GPA average is 3.75, while the average IB score is 35, ranging from 32 to 38.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Iowa State University of Science and Technology has an unweighted GPA average of 3.75 for undergraduate admissions. The data for the weighted GPA average, as well as the 25th and 75th percentile figures, is not disclosed. This suggests that applicants should aim for at least a 3.75 GPA to be competitive in the admissions process.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1130-1350
Average: 1240
Submitting SAT: 13%
Math: 560-690
Reading: 560-670
Iowa State University's SAT scores indicate that the average score is 1240. The 25th percentile score is 1130 while the 75th percentile score is 1350. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 560 and the 75th percentile is 690. In the evidence-based reading and writing section, the 25th percentile is 560 and the 75th percentile is 670. Additionally, 13% of students typically submit SAT scores for admission.
More DetailsACT Requirements
21-28
Average: 24
Submitting ACT: 46%
Math: 20-28
English: 20-27
Reading: 21-31
Science: 22-28
Iowa State University's average ACT score is 24, with a 25th percentile score of 21 and a 75th percentile score of 28. For individual components, the 25th and 75th percentiles are 20 and 28 for Math, 20 and 27 for English, 21 and 31 for Reading, and 22 and 28 for Science, respectively. Additionally, 46% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
71-71
Average: 71
Minimum: 71
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Iowa State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 71, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 71. Data on the individual component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Iowa State University of Science and Technology does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the university does not consider the highest sectional scores across multiple test dates, instead evaluating applicants based on their highest overall test score from a single date.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Iowa State University of Science and Technology is test optional, meaning students are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. The university does allow self-reporting of scores, which enables applicants to share their scores without needing to submit official reports initially. Currently, 13% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 46% submit ACT scores; the combined percentage of 59% reflects that some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
32-38
Average: 35
Iowa State University of Science and Technology has an average IB score of 35, with the 25th percentile at 32 and the 75th percentile at 38. Recommended higher level subjects include Math AA, Physics, Biology, and Computer Science, while standard level subjects are English B, Chemistry, and Economics.
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