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Simmons University Score Requirements
Simmons University has an average SAT score of 1279, with a range between the 25th percentile at 1230 and the 75th percentile at 1390. The average ACT score is 30, with a 25th percentile of 26 and a 75th percentile of 31. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 83, the average IELTS score is 6.5, and the average Duolingo score is 105, all with 25th and 75th percentiles equal to the average. The unweighted GPA average stands at 3.84. The University allows superscoring for standardized tests, and 19% of students submitted SAT scores, while only 2% submitted ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Simmons University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.84 for its undergraduate admissions. Unfortunately, the University does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentiles for GPA figures, nor does it provide any data for weighted GPAs.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1230-1390
Average: 1279
Submitting SAT: 19%
Math: 590-680
Reading: 640-710
Simmons University has an average SAT score of 1279, with a 25th percentile score of 1230 and a 75th percentile score of 1390. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 590 and the 75th percentile is 680. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile score is 640, while the 75th percentile score is 710. Additionally, 19% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
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26-31
Average: 30
Submitting ACT: 2%
Math: 26-27
English: 28-34
Reading: -
Science: -
Simmons University has an average ACT score of 30, with a 25th percentile score of 26 and a 75th percentile score of 31. In terms of individual components, the 25th percentile for math is 26 and 27 for the 75th percentile, while the English 25th percentile is 28 and 34 for the 75th percentile. Additionally, only 2% of students submitted ACT scores. Reading and science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
83-83
Average: 83
Minimum: 83
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Simmons University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 83 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 83, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 83. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Simmons University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, which means that they consider the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create the best possible composite score for evaluation. This policy can benefit students by helping to maximize their test scores.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Simmons University is test optional and allows self-reporting of standardized test scores. This means that students can choose whether or not to submit their SAT or ACT scores, and if they do submit, they can indicate their scores themselves rather than requiring official reports. Currently, 19% of applicants submit SAT scores and 2% submit ACT scores; together, these figures total 21%, indicating that some students may provide both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
35-39
Average: 36
Simmons University has an average IB score of 36, with a 25th percentile score of 35 and a 75th percentile score of 39. The University recommends several subjects for higher-level (HL) courses, including English A (Lang & Lit), Psychology, Biology, and History, along with standard-level (SL) courses such as Math AA, Art History, and Global Politics.
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