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Lamar University Score Requirements
Lamar University has an average SAT score of 1025, with a 25th percentile score of 930 and a 75th percentile score of 1140. For the ACT, the average score is 20, with scores ranging from 18 at the 25th percentile to 25 at the 75th percentile. The university lists a minimum TOEFL score of 71 and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, while the Duolingo minimum score requirement is 95. Students have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4, with 25th and 75th percentiles at 2.7 and 3.6, respectively.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Lamar University's unweighted GPA for undergraduate admissions has an average of 3.4, with the 25th percentile at 2.7 and the 75th percentile at 3.6. Data for the weighted GPA, including the average and percentiles, is not disclosed. This range indicates the competitive landscape for applicants based on their GPA performance.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
930-1140
Average: 1025
Submitting SAT: 42%
Math: 450-560
Reading: 480-580
Lamar University reports an average SAT score of 1025 for incoming students, with the 25th percentile at 930 and the 75th percentile at 1140. In the math section, students in the 25th percentile score 450, while those in the 75th percentile score 560. For the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 480 and the 75th percentile is 580. Additionally, 42% of students submit SAT scores during the admissions process.
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18-25
Average: 20
Submitting ACT: 5%
Math: 17-25
English: 17-24
Reading: -
Science: -
Lamar University has an average ACT score of 20, with a 25th percentile score of 18 and a 75th percentile score of 25. In specific component scores, the math 25th percentile is 17 and the 75th percentile is 25, while the English 25th percentile is 17 and the 75th percentile is 24. The university reports that 5% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. Reading and science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
71-71
Average: 71
Minimum: 71
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Lamar University has a minimum TOEFL score requirement of 71, which is also the average score for admitted students. The 25th and 75th percentile scores for the TOEFL are both 71, indicating that this score accurately reflects the range of typical scores among successful applicants. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Lamar University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning that they consider the highest scores from different test sections across multiple test dates. This can enhance an applicant's chances by allowing them to present their best performances.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Lamar University is test optional, allowing applicants the choice to decide whether to submit standardized test scores. However, it does not permit self-reporting of scores, meaning that any submitted scores must come directly from the testing agency. Currently, 42% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 5% submit ACT scores. The total percentage exceeds 100% because some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
26-32
Average: 29
Lamar University reports an average IB score of 29, with a 25th percentile score of 26 and a 75th percentile score of 32. Recommended higher-level subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Math AA, and Psychology, while lower-level subjects recommended are English B and History.
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