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Lipscomb University Score Requirements
Lipscomb University has an average SAT score of 1200, with a 25th percentile of 1110 and a 75th percentile of 1290. The average ACT score is 24, with a 25th percentile of 22 and a 75th percentile of 29. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 80, while the average IELTS score is 6.5, and the average Duolingo score is 105. The average unweighted GPA for students is 3.75, and the university allows test-optional admissions with self-reporting permitted.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Lipscomb University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.75 for undergraduate admissions. There is no disclosed data for the weighted GPA, including the 25th and 75th percentiles.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1110-1290
Average: 1200
Submitting SAT: 14%
Math: 565-670
Reading: 580-680
Lipscomb University reports an average SAT score of 1200, with a 25th percentile score of 1110 and a 75th percentile score of 1290. For the Math section, the 25th percentile is 565, while the 75th percentile is 670. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile stands at 580 and the 75th percentile at 680. Notably, only 14% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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22-29
Average: 24
Submitting ACT: 48%
Math: 21-27
English: 22-31
Reading: -
Science: -
Lipscomb University reports an average ACT score of 24 for its undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile score is 22, while the 75th percentile is 29. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 21 and the 75th percentile is 27. In English, the 25th percentile is 22 and the 75th percentile is 31. Approximately 48% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Lipscomb University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at this same figure. No data is provided for the individual components of the TOEFL test (listening, reading, speaking, writing).
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Lipscomb University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that colleges consider the highest scores from different test dates rather than the total of individual test attempts. This policy may impact how applicants prepare and submit their standardized test scores.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Lipscomb University is test optional and allows self reporting of standardized test scores, meaning applicants can choose whether or not to submit their SAT or ACT scores and can provide their scores on their application without needing to submit official reports. Among applicants, 14% choose to submit SAT scores while 48% submit ACT scores, totaling 62%. This indicates that some students likely submit both types of scores, as the combined percentage exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
31-36
Average: 34
Lipscomb University reports an average IB score of 34, with a 25th percentile score of 31 and a 75th percentile score of 36. The university recommends that IB applicants take higher-level courses in English A (Lang & Lit), Biology, Math AA, and History, along with standard-level courses in Psychology, Economics, Visual Arts, and Global Politics.
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