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Ohio State University Score Requirements
Ohio State University has an average SAT score of 1360, with a 25th percentile of 1280 and a 75th percentile of 1430. The average ACT score is 29, ranging from a 25th percentile of 26 to a 75th percentile of 32. For language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79, the average IELTS score is 6.5, and the average Duolingo score is 120, with exact ranges for these components not disclosed. The unweighted GPA average is 3.84, while the university allows superscoring and follows a test-optional policy for standardized testing.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Ohio State University's unweighted average GPA for undergraduate admissions is 3.84. Data for the weighted average GPA and the 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs are not disclosed. This emphasizes the high academic standard expected from applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1280-1430
Average: 1360
Submitting SAT: 24%
Math: 640-740
Reading: 620-710
Ohio State University has an average SAT score of 1360 for applicants, with a 25th percentile score of 1280 and a 75th percentile score of 1430. In the math section, the 25th percentile is 640 and the 75th percentile is 740, while for the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 620 and the 75th percentile is 710. Additionally, 24% of students submitted their SAT scores during the application process.
More DetailsACT Requirements
26-32
Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 40%
Math: 25-31
English: 25-33
Reading: 27-34
Science: 25-32
Ohio State University reports an average ACT score of 29 for its incoming undergraduates. The 25th percentile score is 26, while the 75th percentile score is 32. For the individual components, the 25th percentile scores are 25 in math, 25 in English, 27 in reading, and 25 in science; the 75th percentile scores are 31 in math, 33 in English, 34 in reading, and 32 in science. Additionally, 40% of students submit their ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Ohio State 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, indicating a consistent benchmark for applicants. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Ohio State University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, which means they consider the highest scores from multiple test dates instead of the lowest overall score. This policy can benefit applicants by potentially raising their composite scores. For students who take standardized tests multiple times, superscoring can enhance their chances of admission by showcasing their best performance across different sections.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Ohio State University is test optional and allows self-reporting of standardized test scores. This means that applicants can choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application, and if they do submit, they can report their scores without official validation initially. Currently, 24% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 40% submit ACT scores, with some students submitting both, resulting in a total submission percentage over 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
36-40
Average: 38
Ohio State University has an average IB score of 38, with the 25th percentile at 36 and the 75th percentile at 40. Recommended higher-level subjects for applicants include Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, while standard-level subjects are English B, History, and Psychology.
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