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Messiah University Score Requirements
Messiah University requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 and a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for admission. The average SAT score is 1207, with a 25th percentile of 1120 and a 75th percentile of 1330. For the ACT, the average score is 27, with a 25th percentile of 26 and a 75th percentile of 31. The average unweighted GPA is 3.84, while the Duolingo minimum score is set at 105. Additionally, the University allows superscoring for standardized tests and has a test-optional policy.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Messiah University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.84 for undergraduate admissions. However, the 25th and 75th percentile GPAs are not disclosed. There is no available data for the weighted GPA averages as well.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1120-1330
Average: 1207
Submitting SAT: 52%
Math: 540-670
Reading: 570-680
Messiah University reports an average SAT score of 1207, with a range from the 25th percentile at 1120 to the 75th percentile at 1330. The SAT Math scores fall between a 25th percentile of 540 and a 75th percentile of 670, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 570 at the 25th percentile to 680 at the 75th percentile. Additionally, 52% of students submitted SAT scores for consideration.
More DetailsACT Requirements
26-31
Average: 27
Submitting ACT: 6%
Math: 24-30
English: 24-33
Reading: 27-33
Science: 24-30
Messiah University reports an average ACT score of 27, with a 25th percentile score of 26 and a 75th percentile score of 31. For the individual components, the 25th percentile scores are 24 in math and science, and 24 in English, while the 75th percentile scores are 30 in math and science, and 33 in both English and reading. Only 6% of students submitted ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Messiah University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 79. Component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Messiah University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that when evaluating applicants, the University considers the highest scores from multiple test dates rather than just the highest composite score. Superscoring can benefit students who may have performed inconsistently across different test administrations by highlighting their best individual section scores.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Messiah University is test optional, meaning students can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores when applying. However, the University does not allow self-reporting of scores, which means that if a student chooses to submit their scores, they must provide official documentation. Currently, 52% of applicants submit SAT scores, while only 6% submit ACT scores, indicating that many students opt to apply without these standardized tests.
More DetailsIB Requirements
31-37
Average: 34
Messiah University has an average IB score of 34, with scores ranging from the 25th percentile at 31 to the 75th percentile at 37. The University recommends high-level subjects including English A (Lang & Lit), Biology, History, and Psychology, alongside standard-level subjects such as Math AA, Theatre, and Visual Arts.
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