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The Catholic University of America Score Requirements
The Catholic University of America has an SAT average score of 1240, with a 25th percentile of 1130 and a 75th percentile of 1350. The average ACT score is 27, with a range from 23 at the 25th percentile to 31 at the 75th percentile. For GPA, the unweighted average is 3.6, with 25th and 75th percentiles at 3.3 and 3.9, respectively. Additionally, the average Duolingo score is 105, while the TOEFL average is 80. The IELTS average score is 6.5, and both SAT and ACT scores are submitted by 25% and 10% of students, respectively.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The Catholic University of America reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.6 for admitted undergraduates. The 25th percentile GPA stands at 3.3, while the 75th percentile reaches 3.9. Data for the weighted GPA is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1130-1350
Average: 1240
Submitting SAT: 25%
Math: 550-670
Reading: 580-680
The Catholic University of America has an average SAT score of 1240, with a 25th percentile score of 1130 and a 75th percentile score of 1350. For the math component, the 25th percentile score is 550, while the 75th percentile score is 670. In the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile score is 580 and the 75th percentile score is 680. Additionally, 25% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
23-31
Average: 27
Submitting ACT: 10%
Math: 21-29
English: 22-33
Reading: 23-32
Science: 22-30
The Catholic University of America's ACT scores indicate an average score of 27, with a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 31. For the individual components, the math scores range from 21 to 29, English from 22 to 33, reading from 23 to 32, and science from 22 to 30. Only 10% of students submit ACT scores for admission.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The Catholic University of America requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80, indicating consistent performance among applicants. Specific percentiles for the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The Catholic University of America allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning that if you take standardized tests multiple times, they will consider the highest scores from each section across all tests to create a new composite score. This approach can enhance your application by potentially showcasing your best performance.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
The Catholic University of America is test optional and allows self-reporting of test scores. This means that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admissions, but if they choose to, they can report their scores without official documentation. Currently, 25% of applicants submit SAT scores while 10% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both, as the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
32-38
Average: 35
The Catholic University of America has an average IB score of 35, with a 25th percentile score of 32 and a 75th percentile score of 38. Recommended higher-level subjects include History, Economics, Math AA, and Psychology, while standard-level subjects include English B, Biology, and Global Politics.
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