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Macalester College Score Requirements
Macalester College's average SAT score is 1420, with a 25th percentile of 1360 and a 75th percentile of 1490. The average ACT score stands at 32, with a range from 29.5 (25th percentile) to 34 (75th percentile). For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 95, and the Duolingo English test average is 115. The unweighted GPA average is 3.96. The college allows superscoring and has test-optional policies, with 29% of students submitting SAT scores and 23% submitting ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Macalester College reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.96 for undergraduate admissions. Specific data for the 25th and 75th percentiles of unweighted GPA, as well as all weighted GPA metrics, are not disclosed. This high average indicates a competitive applicant pool.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1360-1490
Average: 1420
Submitting SAT: 29%
Math: 670-760
Reading: 680-750
Macalester College reports an average SAT score of 1420. The 25th percentile score is 1360, while the 75th percentile is 1490. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 670 and the 75th percentile is 760. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, the 25th percentile is 680 and the 75th percentile is 750. Additionally, 29% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
29.5-34
Average: 32
Submitting ACT: 23%
Math: 27-32
English: 30-35
Reading: 33-36
Science: 29-34
Macalester College reports an average ACT score of 32, with a 25th percentile score of 29.5 and a 75th percentile score of 34. The breakdown of ACT components shows that the 25th percentile for math is 27 and the 75th percentile is 32, while English ranges from 30 to 35, reading from 33 to 36, and science from 29 to 34. Additionally, 23% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
95-95
Average: 95
Minimum: 95
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Macalester College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 95 for undergraduate admissions. The average score is also 95, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 95, indicating a consistent expectation for applicants. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Macalester College allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the college considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create the best possible composite score for applicants. This approach can benefit students who may improve in specific sections of standardized tests over time.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Macalester College is test optional and allows self-reporting of scores. This means that applicants can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores, and if they do, they can provide their own reported scores rather than requiring official ones. Currently, 29% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 23% submit ACT scores, totaling 52%. This sum exceeds 100% because some students send both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
38-42
Average: 40
Macalester College has an average IB score of 40, with a 25th percentile score of 38 and a 75th percentile score of 42. The recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), History, Math AA, and Philosophy, while the standard-level subjects include Biology, Economics, Psychology, and Global Politics.
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