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State University of New York at Albany Score Requirements
The State University of New York at Albany has an average SAT score of 1230, with a range from the 25th percentile at 1140 to the 75th percentile at 1310. For ACT scores, the average is 27, with a range of 23 to 29. The average unweighted GPA is reported at 3.7. International English proficiency scores require a minimum of 6.5 for IELTS, 80 for TOEFL, and 105 for Duolingo, with average scores matching these minimums. The university is test-optional, allowing students to self-report their scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University at Albany reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.7 for undergraduate admissions. There is no disclosed data for the weighted GPA or the 25th and 75th percentiles. This average suggests a strong academic performance among admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1140-1310
Average: 1230
Submitting SAT: 11%
Math: 560-670
Reading: 560-670
The average SAT score at the State University of New York at Albany is 1230, with a 25th percentile score of 1140 and a 75th percentile score of 1310. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 560 and the 75th percentile is 670. Similarly, the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) scores also range from 560 at the 25th percentile to 670 at the 75th percentile. Notably, only 11% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their admissions process.
More DetailsACT Requirements
23-29
Average: 27
Submitting ACT: 2%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
The average ACT score for undergraduates at the State University of New York at Albany is 27, with a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 29. Only 2% of students submitted their ACT scores. Specific component scores for math, English, reading, and science are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University at Albany requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for admissions. The average score is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80. Data for the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components of the TOEFL is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The State University of New York at Albany does allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the university considers the highest scores from multiple test dates across different sections to calculate a student's overall score. This policy can benefit applicants by potentially increasing their overall scores based on their best performances.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
The State University of New York at Albany is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of test scores, allowing students to include their scores on their applications without the need for official documentation. Currently, 11% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, and 2% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students might submit both since the total is above 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
32-37
Average: 35
The State University of New York at Albany has an average IB score of 35, with a 25th percentile score of 32 and a 75th percentile score of 37. Recommended higher level subjects include Math AA, Biology, and Psychology, while lower level subjects recommended are English B, History, and Economics.
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