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Portland State University Score Requirements
Portland State University has an average SAT score of 1220, with a 25th percentile score of 1100 and a 75th percentile score of 1290. The average ACT score is 22, with detailed component scores not disclosed. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 71 (minimum 71), while the average IELTS score is 6.0 (minimum 6.0). The average GPA for admitted students is 3.37 unweighted. Additionally, the average IB score is 34, ranging from a 25th percentile of 31 to a 75th percentile of 36. Duolingo scores average 100, with a minimum requirement of 100.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Portland State University has an unweighted average GPA of 3.37 for undergraduate admissions. Data for the weighted GPA and the 25th and 75th percentiles for both GPA types is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1100-1290
Average: 1220
Submitting SAT: 1%
Math: 530-670
Reading: 560-660
Portland State University has an average SAT score of 1220. The 25th percentile score is 1100 and the 75th percentile is 1290. For the math component, the scores range from a 25th percentile of 530 to a 75th percentile of 670, while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) scores range from 560 at the 25th percentile to 660 at the 75th percentile. Additionally, 1% of students submitted SAT scores in their applications.
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Average: 22
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Portland State University has an average ACT score of 22 for admitted students. Specific percentiles for the 25th and 75th percentiles are not disclosed, nor are details on individual component scores for math, English, reading, and science. Additionally, the percentage of students submitting ACT scores is also not available.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
71-71
Average: 71
Minimum: 71
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Portland State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also at 71. The 25th and 75th percentiles for the overall score are both 71, indicating a consistent benchmark for applicants. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Portland State University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, which means that the university considers the highest individual section scores across multiple test dates to create a new composite score. This policy can benefit applicants by potentially improving their overall test scores.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Portland State University is a test-optional institution, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, the university does not allow self-reporting of scores. Only 1% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while data on ACT submissions is not disclosed. This low percentage indicates that the majority of applicants opt to apply without test scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
31-36
Average: 34
Portland State University's average IB score is 34, with the 25th percentile at 31 and the 75th percentile at 36. The university recommends higher-level subjects including Biology, Math AA, Psychology, and Computer Science, while suggested standard-level subjects are English B, History, Economics, and Geography.
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