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North Central College Score Requirements
North Central College has an average SAT score of 1200, with a 25th percentile of 1010 and a 75th percentile of 1228. The average ACT score is 27, ranging from 22 at the 25th percentile to a high of 27 at the 75th percentile. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79, and the Duolingo English Test average is 110, with both having minimum requirements set at those same scores. The unweighted average GPA is 3.6, while IELTS requires an average score of 6.5. The college allows superscoring and has a test-optional policy for admissions.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
North Central College reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.6 for undergraduate admissions. The college has not disclosed the weighted GPA statistics, including the 25th and 75th percentiles.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1010-1228
Average: 1200
Submitting SAT: 35%
Math: 482-620
Reading: 500-620
North Central College reports an average SAT score of 1200, with a 25th percentile score of 1010 and a 75th percentile score of 1228. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 482 and the 75th percentile is 620. The evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) section shows a 25th percentile score of 500 and a 75th percentile of 620. Additionally, 35% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
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22-27
Average: 27
Submitting ACT: 8%
Math: 21-27
English: 21-26
Reading: -
Science: -
North Central College reports an average ACT score of 27, with a 25th percentile score of 22 and a 75th percentile score also at 27. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 21, while the 75th percentile is 27. The English component has a 25th percentile of 21 and a 75th percentile of 26. Additionally, only 8% of students submit ACT scores for admission.
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79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
North Central College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average score among admitted students is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 79. Component score ranges for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
North Central College allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning that they consider the highest scores from multiple test sittings when evaluating applicants. This can benefit students who may have performed differently across different sections of standardized tests.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
North Central College is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for consideration. Additionally, the college allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to provide their SAT or ACT results without needing to submit official documentation initially. About 35% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 8% submit ACT scores, indicating some applicants submit both, as the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-35
Average: 34
North Central College has an average IB score of 34 for admitted students. The 25th percentile score is 28, while the 75th percentile score is 35. Recommended higher level subjects include Math AA, Biology, and Psychology, and recommended standard level subjects are English B and Chemistry.
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