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Jackson State University Score Requirements
Jackson State University has an average SAT score of 930, with a 25th percentile score of 850 and a 75th percentile score of 1080. The average ACT score is 19, ranging from a 25th percentile score of 15 to a 75th percentile score of 20. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 69, and the Duolingo English Test average is 95, both with specific minimum requirements of the same scores. The average unweighted GPA is 3.1.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Jackson State University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.1 for undergraduate admissions. Data regarding the 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs is not disclosed. This provides a baseline for applicants to assess their academic standing in the admissions process.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
850-1080
Average: 930
Submitting SAT: 12%
Math: 410-530
Reading: 440-550
Jackson State University's average SAT score is 930, with a range from the 25th percentile at 850 to the 75th percentile at 1080. For the math component, students scored between 410 (25th percentile) and 530 (75th percentile), while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) scores ranged from 440 (25th percentile) to 550 (75th percentile). Notably, only 12% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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15-20
Average: 19
Submitting ACT: 29%
Math: 15-18
English: 14-21
Reading: -
Science: -
Jackson State University has an average ACT score of 19, with the 25th percentile at 15 and the 75th percentile at 20. For the math component, the 25th percentile score is 15 and the 75th percentile is 18, while the English component shows a 25th percentile score of 14 and a 75th percentile score of 21. The university reports that 29% of students submit their ACT scores as part of their application. Reading and science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
69-69
Average: 69
Minimum: 69
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Jackson State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 69 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score of admitted students is also 69, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 69. There is no disclosed data for the individual component scores in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Jackson State University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring is a process where the highest section scores across multiple test attempts are combined to create a new composite score, which can enhance an applicant's chances. Since Jackson State does not allow it, applicants will be considered based on their highest single test scores without this potential benefit.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Jackson State University is a test-optional school, meaning students can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores. However, it does not allow self-reporting of scores. Among applicants, 12% submit SAT scores while 29% submit ACT scores, with the combined total exceeding 100% due to some students submitting both.
More DetailsIB Requirements
24-30
Average: 26
Jackson State University has an average IB score of 26, with a 25th percentile score of 24 and a 75th percentile score of 30. For strong candidates, the university recommends Higher Level subjects including Math AA, Biology, Psychology, and Chemistry, as well as Standard Level subjects like English B and History. This reflects the academic foundation that the university values in its applicants.
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