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St. Olaf College Score Requirements
St. Olaf University reports a SAT average score of 1380, with a 25th percentile of 1310 and a 75th percentile of 1460. The average ACT score stands at 30, with scores ranging from 28 at the 25th percentile to 32 at the 75th percentile. For GPA, the unweighted average is 3.73, with the 25th percentile at 3.3 and the 75th percentile at 3.6. International students need a minimum TOEFL score of 80 and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with both averages coinciding with their minimums. The University allows superscoring for standardized test submissions.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
St. Olaf University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.73 for applicants, with a 25th percentile GPA of 3.3 and a 75th percentile GPA of 3.6. The University does not disclose weighted GPA information. These figures outline the competitive academic profile expected from incoming students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1310-1460
Average: 1380
Submitting SAT: 11%
Math: 640-730
Reading: 660-740
St. Olaf University has an average SAT score of 1380, with a 25th percentile of 1310 and a 75th percentile of 1460. For the math component, the scores range from a 25th percentile of 640 to a 75th percentile of 730. In Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, the scores range from a 25th percentile of 660 to a 75th percentile of 740. Additionally, 11% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
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28-32
Average: 30
Submitting ACT: 29%
Math: 25-30
English: 28-35
Reading: 30-35
Science: 26-32
St. Olaf University reports an average ACT score of 30 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 28 and a 75th percentile score of 32. The breakdown of scores includes a 25th percentile of 25 and a 75th percentile of 30 for math, 25 and 35 for English, 30 and 35 for reading, and 26 and 32 for science. Additionally, 29% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
St. Olaf University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80, indicating a consistent requirement across the board. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
St. Olaf University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the University considers the highest scores across multiple test dates in the evaluation process, potentially benefiting applicants who improve their performance over time.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
St. Olaf University is test optional, allowing students to decide whether to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. It also permits self-reporting of scores, meaning applicants can provide their own reported scores rather than requiring official transcripts initially. Currently, 11% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores while 29% submit ACT scores, totaling 40%. This overlap indicates that some students are submitting both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
37-41
Average: 39
St. Olaf University has an average IB score of 39, with a 25th percentile score of 37 and a 75th percentile score of 41. The University recommends higher-level (HL) subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Math AA, History, and Psychology, while standard-level (SL) subjects include English B, French B, and Spanish B. These figures indicate a competitive academic environment for prospective students.
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