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Towson University Score Requirements
Towson University has an average SAT score of 1088, with a 25th percentile score of 950 and a 75th percentile score of 1230. The average ACT score is 23, ranging from a 25th percentile of 19 to a 75th percentile of 27. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79, and the average IELTS score is 6.5, with both minimum requirements set at these averages. Additionally, students may submit Duolingo scores, with an average of 105 required for admission, and the university allows superscoring. The average unweighted GPA of admitted students is 3.78.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Towson University's unweighted average GPA for undergraduate admissions is 3.78. The University does not disclose 25th and 75th percentile GPA figures. There is no information available regarding the weighted GPA stats.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
950-1230
Average: 1088
Submitting SAT: 16.7%
Math: 460-600
Reading: 490-635
Towson University reports an overall SAT average score of 1088. The 25th percentile score is 950, while the 75th percentile score is 1230. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 460 and the 75th percentile is 600. In Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the 25th percentile score is 490, and the 75th percentile is 635. Additionally, 16.7% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
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19-27
Average: 23
Submitting ACT: 1%
Math: 16-25
English: 19-27
Reading: -
Science: -
Towson University has an average ACT score of 23, with the 25th percentile at 19 and the 75th percentile at 27. The math component has a 25th percentile score of 16 and a 75th percentile score of 25, while the English component ranges from a 25th percentile of 19 to a 75th percentile of 27. The university reports that 1% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application. Data for the reading and science components is not disclosed.
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79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Towson University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions, which also corresponds to the average and 25th and 75th percentile scores. The scores for the individual components of listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed. It is clear that an overall score of 79 is essential for applicants to be considered for admission.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Towson University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning they consider the highest scores from multiple test dates rather than just the highest single test date. This policy can benefit applicants as it can create a more favorable composite score.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Towson University is a test-optional institution, meaning that students are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, it allows self-reporting of scores, which enables applicants to provide their test results without needing to submit official documentation initially. Currently, 16.7% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 1% submit ACT scores; this totals 17.7%, indicating that some students may submit both test scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
27-35
Average: 31
Towson University has an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 31, with the 25th percentile at 27 and the 75th percentile at 35. The recommended higher-level subjects for applicants are Math AA, Biology, and Psychology, while the standard-level subjects include English B, History, and Visual Arts.
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