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NC State Score Requirements
North Carolina State University requires an IELTS minimum score of 6.5, with an average score of 6.5. For the TOEFL, the minimum score is also 85, with an average score of 85. SAT scores average at 1360, with a 25th percentile of 1290 and a 75th percentile of 1440, with 24.86% of students submitting scores. The ACT average score is 29, with a range from 25 to 32, and 41.34% of students submitted ACT scores. The average unweighted GPA is 3.83, while Duolingo requires a minimum score of 110. Super scoring is allowed, and standardized testing is test-optional with self-reporting permitted.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
North Carolina State University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.83 for undergraduate admissions. Data regarding the 25th and 75th percentiles for unweighted GPA, as well as all figures for weighted GPA, are not disclosed. This indicates a strong academic performance among admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1290-1440
Average: 1360
Submitting SAT: 24.86%
Math: 640-740
Reading: 640-720
North Carolina State University has an average SAT score of 1360, with a 25th percentile score of 1290 and a 75th percentile score of 1440. The SAT Math scores range from 640 at the 25th percentile to 740 at the 75th percentile. For the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the scores range from 640 at the 25th percentile to 720 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 24.86% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
25-32
Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 41.34%
Math: 25-31
English: 24-33
Reading: 26-34
Science: 24-32
North Carolina State University has an average ACT score of 29, with a 25th percentile score of 25 and a 75th percentile score of 32. Breaking down the components, the math scores range from a 25th percentile of 25 to a 75th percentile of 31, while English scores range from 24 to 33. Reading scores have a 25th percentile of 26 and a 75th percentile of 34, and science scores fall between 24 and 32. Additionally, 41.34% of students submitted ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
85-85
Average: 85
Minimum: 85
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
North Carolina State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 85 for undergraduate admissions. The average score among admitted students is also 85, with the 25th and 75th percentiles both at 85, indicating a consistent threshold. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
North Carolina State University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the university considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates, rather than the highest composite score from a single test date. This policy can benefit applicants by giving them the opportunity to improve their overall score through various testing attempts.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
North Carolina State University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which enables applicants to provide their test results without sending official score reports. Approximately 24.86% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 41.34% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students may choose to submit both types of scores, resulting in a combined total exceeding 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
36-40
Average: 38
North Carolina State University accepts International Baccalaureate (IB) students with an average score of 38. The middle 50% of accepted students have scores ranging from the 25th percentile at 36 to the 75th percentile at 40. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Physics, and Chemistry, while standard-level subjects include Biology, English B, and Computer Science.
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