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Sam Houston State University Score Requirements
Sam Houston State University has an average SAT score of 1060, with a 25th percentile score of 940 and a 75th percentile score of 1120. The average ACT score is 21, with the 25th percentile at 17 and the 75th percentile at 24. For English proficiency tests, the average TOEFL score is 79 and the average Duolingo score is 105, both with a minimum requirement matching these averages. The university requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5. The average unweighted GPA for admitted students is 3.28, and superscoring for standardized tests is allowed.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Sam Houston State University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.28 for undergraduate admissions. Unfortunately, specific details regarding the weighted GPA, including the 25th and 75th percentiles, are not disclosed. This indicates that while the unweighted average provides a baseline for applicants, further context on GPA distribution isn't available.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
940-1120
Average: 1060
Submitting SAT: 92%
Math: 450-550
Reading: 480-570
Sam Houston State University has an average SAT score of 1060, with a 25th percentile score of 940 and a 75th percentile score of 1120. For the Math component, the 25th percentile is 450 and the 75th percentile is 550. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile score is 480, while the 75th percentile is 570. Additionally, 92% of students submitted their SAT scores.
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17-24
Average: 21
Submitting ACT: 11%
Math: 16-22
English: 18-26
Reading: -
Science: -
Sam Houston State University has an average ACT score of 21, with a 25th percentile score of 17 and a 75th percentile score of 24. For the math component, the 25th percentile score is 16 and the 75th percentile score is 22. In English, the 25th percentile is 18, while the 75th percentile is 26. Additionally, only 11% of students submitted ACT scores for admission.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Sam Houston State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 79. No specific percentile data is available for the listening, reading, speaking, or writing components of the test.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Sam Houston State University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the university considers the highest section scores across different test dates, potentially enhancing a student's overall score. This approach can benefit applicants who have performed better in certain sections of standardized tests while seeking admission.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Sam Houston State University is test optional and allows self reporting of scores for undergraduate admissions, meaning students can choose whether to submit standardized test scores and can report them themselves instead of requiring official reports. Of the applicants, 92% choose to submit SAT scores, while 11% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both types of scores since the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
26-31
Average: 30
Sam Houston State University reports an average IB score of 30 for admitted students, with the 25th percentile at 26 and the 75th percentile at 31. Recommended higher-level subjects include Biology, Psychology, Math AA, and Chemistry, while standard-level subjects are English B, History, and Business and Management.
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