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Shepherd University Score Requirements
Shepherd University requires an average SAT score of 1044, with a 25th percentile of 900 and a 75th percentile of 1140. The average ACT score is 23, ranging from a 25th percentile of 20 to a 75th percentile of 24. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79, while the IELTS average score is 6.5, and the Duolingo average score is 105. The average unweighted GPA is 3.6, and the University allows superscoring for standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Shepherd University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.6 for undergraduate admissions. No data is available for the 25th or 75th percentiles of GPA. The University does not disclose weighted GPA statistics.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
900-1140
Average: 1044
Submitting SAT: 60%
Math: 430-560
Reading: 470-580
Shepherd University reports an average SAT score of 1044, with a 25th percentile score of 900 and a 75th percentile score of 1140. The SAT Math scores range from 430 at the 25th percentile to 560 at the 75th percentile. For the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 470, while the 75th percentile is 580. Additionally, 60% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
20-24
Average: 23
Submitting ACT: 8%
Math: 17-23
English: 20-26
Reading: -
Science: -
Shepherd University reports an ACT average score of 23 for their undergrad admissions, with a 25th percentile score of 20 and a 75th percentile score of 24. In the math component, the 25th percentile is 17 and the 75th percentile is 23. For the English component, the 25th percentile is 20 and the 75th percentile is 26. The University indicates that 8% of students submitted ACT scores. Data for reading and science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Shepherd University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 79. The University does not disclose specific percentile scores for the individual components of the TOEFL test.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Shepherd University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that they consider the highest section scores across multiple test dates when calculating an applicant's overall score.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Shepherd University is a test-optional institution, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, self-reporting of scores is not allowed. About 60% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while only 8% submit ACT scores. The combined percentage of these submissions exceeds 100% because some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
25-32
Average: 29
Shepherd University has an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 29. The scores range from a 25th percentile of 25 to a 75th percentile of 32. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, and English A (Language and Literature), while standard-level subjects include Chemistry, Business and Management, and Psychology.
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