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Southwestern University Score Requirements
Southwestern University has an average SAT score of 1220, with a 25th percentile score of 1140 and a 75th percentile score of 1290. The average ACT score is 28, ranging from a 25th percentile score of 26 to a 75th percentile score of 30. For non-native English speakers, the average TOEFL score is 80, and the average IELTS score is 6.5. The university also accepts the Duolingo English Test, with an average score of 105 required for admission. The unweighted GPA average is 3.53, while the university allows superscoring for standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Southwestern University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.53 for undergraduate admissions. There is no disclosed data for the weighted GPA average or its percentiles. This GPA figure provides insight into the academic performance of accepted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1140-1290
Average: 1220
Submitting SAT: 44%
Math: 550-630
Reading: 580-670
Southwestern University has an average SAT score of 1220, with a 25th percentile score of 1140 and a 75th percentile score of 1290. The SAT Math section shows a 25th percentile score of 550 and a 75th percentile score of 630. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, the 25th percentile score is 580, while the 75th percentile score is 670. Additionally, 44% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
26-30
Average: 28
Submitting ACT: 13%
Math: 24-29
English: 25-31
Reading: 27-34
Science: 26-31
Southwestern University reports an average ACT score of 28, with a 25th percentile score of 26 and a 75th percentile score of 30. Breaking it down by components, the 25th and 75th percentiles for math are 24 and 29, for English are 25 and 31, for reading are 27 and 34, and for science are 26 and 31. Additionally, 13% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Southwestern University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 80, with the 25th and 75th percentiles both at 80. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Southwestern University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the university takes the highest scores from different test sections across multiple test dates to create the best overall score. As a result, applicants can potentially improve their chances of admission by presenting their strongest scores.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Southwestern University is a test-optional institution, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to provide unofficial test results during the application process. Among applicants, 44% choose to submit SAT scores, while 13% submit ACT scores. The combined total exceeds 100%, indicating that some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
32-36
Average: 34
Southwestern University reported an average IB score of 34, with a 25th percentile score of 32 and a 75th percentile score of 36. Recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), History, and Math AA, while standard-level recommendations are Biology, Psychology, and Spanish B.
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