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Princeton University Score Requirements
Princeton University reports an average SAT score of 1530, with a 25th percentile at 1500 and a 75th percentile at 1560. The average ACT score is 35, ranging from a 25th percentile of 34 to a 75th percentile of 35. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100, matching the 25th and 75th percentiles, while the average IELTS score is 7.0, also consistent across percentiles. The unweighted GPA average stands at 3.95, and superscoring is allowed for standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Princeton University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.95 for its incoming undergraduate students, indicating a strong academic performance among applicants. Specific figures for the 25th and 75th percentiles in both weighted and unweighted GPAs have not been disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1500-1560
Average: 1530
Submitting SAT: 56%
Math: 770-800
Reading: 740-780
Princeton University's average SAT score is 1530, with a 25th percentile score of 1500 and a 75th percentile score of 1560. In the Math component, students scored between 770 (25th percentile) and 800 (75th percentile). The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 740 (25th percentile) to 780 (75th percentile). Notably, 56% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
34-35
Average: 35
Submitting ACT: 21%
Math: 32-36
English: 35-36
Reading: 34-36
Science: 33-36
Princeton University's average ACT score is 35, with a 25th percentile score of 34 and a 75th percentile score of 35. For the individual components, the 25th percentiles are 32 in Math, 35 in English, 34 in Reading, and 33 in Science, while the 75th percentiles are 36 across Math, English, Reading, and Science. Additionally, 21% of applicants submit ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Princeton 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, indicating consistent performance among applicants. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Princeton University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, which means that they take the highest scores from multiple test dates across various sections to create a composite score. This practice can benefit applicants by potentially enhancing their overall standardized test scores.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Princeton University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for undergraduate admissions. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to provide their own reported test results during the application process. Currently, 56% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 21% submit ACT scores, with the combined submission percentage exceeding 100% due to some students submitting both tests.
More DetailsIB Requirements
42-44
Average: 43
Princeton University reports an average IB score of 43, with a 25th percentile at 42 and a 75th percentile at 44. The institution recommends several Higher Level subjects: Math AA, Chemistry, Physics, and Economics, as well as Standard Level subjects: English A (Lang & Lit), Biology, and History. These figures demonstrate the high academic expectations for applicants with an IB background.
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