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National Defense University Score Requirements
National Defense University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80, with an average score also reported at 80. For IELTS, the average score is 7.0, with a minimum requirement of 6.5. The unweighted average GPA for admitted students is 3.0. The university also reports an average IB score of 43, with a range from the 25th percentile at 42 to the 75th percentile at 44. Standardized testing is mandatory, as test-optional policies are not in place.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
National Defense University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.0 for undergraduate admissions. Data for the weighted GPA, including the average, 25th percentile, and 75th percentile figures, is not disclosed. The 25th and 75th percentiles for the unweighted GPA are also not available.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
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National Defense University does not disclose any SAT average scores, percentile ranges, or submission percentages for students. Consequently, there is no available data on the mathematical components or evidence-based reading and writing scores.
More DetailsACT Requirements
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National Defense University does not disclose any specific ACT scores, including average scores or percentiles for the 25th and 75th percentiles across sections. Additionally, the percentage of students submitting ACT scores is also not provided.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
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National Defense University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average score is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
National Defense University does not allow superscoring for admissions. Superscoring refers to the practice of taking the highest scores from multiple test attempts across different sections to create a composite score. Since NDU does not permit this, applicants will need to submit their scores as they are, with no consideration for the highest individual section scores across different test dates.
More DetailsRequires Testing
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
National Defense University is not test optional, meaning applicants are required to submit standardized test scores. Additionally, the university does not allow self-reporting of scores, requiring official test results for admission consideration. Data on the percentages of applicants who submit SAT and ACT scores is not disclosed.
More DetailsIB Requirements
42-44
Average: 43
National Defense University reports an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 43, with the 25th percentile at 42 and the 75th percentile at 44. Recommended higher-level subjects include History, Global Politics, and Math AA, while Standard-Level subjects include Economics and English B.
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