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Northwestern University Score Requirements
Northwestern University has an average SAT score of 1530, with a 25th percentile at 1510 and a 75th percentile at 1560. The average ACT score is 34, ranging from 34 at the 25th percentile to 35 at the 75th percentile. For English proficiency tests, the average TOEFL score is 100, while the average IELTS score is 7.5, and the Duolingo English Test average is 120. Additionally, students typically achieve an average GPA of 4.17 (weighted), and for IB students, the average score is 43 with a range of 42 to 44.
GPA Requirements
Northwestern University reports a weighted average GPA of 4.17 for undergrad admissions. The college does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentiles for weighted GPAs, nor does it provide data for unweighted GPAs. This suggests that a strong academic record is essential for prospective students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1510-1560
Average: 1530
Submitting SAT: 46%
Math: 770-800
Reading: 740-770
Northwestern University's average SAT score is 1530, with a 25th percentile score of 1510 and a 75th percentile score of 1560. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 770, while the 75th percentile is 800. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, the 25th percentile is 740 and the 75th percentile is 770. Additionally, 46% of students submit SAT scores.
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34-35
Average: 34
Submitting ACT: 23%
Math: 32-35
English: 35-36
Reading: 34-36
Science: 33-36
Northwestern University reports an average ACT score of 34, with a 25th percentile of 34 and a 75th percentile of 35. The score breakdown reveals that the 25th percentile for math is 32, while the 75th percentile is 35. For English, the 25th percentile is 35, and the 75th percentile is 36. Reading scores show a 25th percentile of 34 and a 75th percentile of 36, while science scores range from 33 at the 25th percentile to 36 at the 75th percentile. Additionally, 23% of students submitted their ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Northwestern University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 100, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 100. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Northwestern University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the school considers the highest section scores from multiple test dates to create a new composite score. Superscoring can benefit applicants who have taken standardized tests more than once by allowing them to showcase their best performance across different sections.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Northwestern University is test optional, allowing applicants the choice of whether to submit standardized test scores. It also permits self-reporting of scores, meaning students can provide their own test results for consideration. Currently, 46% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 23% submit ACT scores. The combined submission percentages exceed 100% because some students choose to submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
42-44
Average: 43
Northwestern University reports an average IB score of 43, with the 25th percentile at 42 and the 75th percentile at 44. For higher level subjects, they recommend Math AA, Physics, Chemistry, and English A (Lang & Lit), while standard level subjects include Biology, History, and Economics.
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