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University of Colorado at Boulder Score Requirements
The University of Colorado at Boulder has an average SAT score of 1251, with a 25th percentile of 1180 and a 75th percentile of 1390. The average ACT score is 28, ranging from a 25th percentile of 27 to a 75th percentile of 33. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 75, while the average IELTS score is 6.5, and Duolingo has an average score of 110. The university does not disclose weighted GPA averages, but the unweighted average is 3.79. The university allows superscoring and has a test-optional policy for admissions.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of Colorado at Boulder reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.79 for undergraduate admissions. Specific data for the weighted GPA, including the 25th and 75th percentiles, is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1180-1390
Average: 1251
Submitting SAT: 25%
Math: 580-700
Reading: 590-700
The average SAT score for the University of Colorado Boulder is 1251, with a 25th percentile score of 1180 and a 75th percentile score of 1390. In terms of the individual components, the math section has a 25th percentile score of 580 and a 75th percentile score of 700, while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) section has a 25th percentile score of 590 and a 75th percentile score of 700. Additionally, 25% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
27-33
Average: 28
Submitting ACT: 7%
Math: 25-31
English: 26-34
Reading: -
Science: -
The University of Colorado at Boulder has an average ACT score of 28, with a 25th percentile score of 27 and a 75th percentile score of 33. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 25 and the 75th percentile is 31. In English, the 25th percentile is 26 and the 75th percentile is 34. The school reports that 7% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
75-75
Average: 75
Minimum: 75
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Colorado at Boulder requires a minimum TOEFL score of 75 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 75, indicating that this is the threshold for most successful applicants. The 25th and 75th percentiles are both at 75, suggesting consistency in the scores among those admitted. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of Colorado at Boulder allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest scores from multiple test sittings across different sections, potentially giving applicants a better chance at a higher composite score. This policy can be advantageous for students aiming to improve their admissions prospects by submitting their best scores.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of Colorado at Boulder is test optional and allows self-reporting of standardized test scores. This means that applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, and if they choose to do so, they can report their scores themselves rather than having them sent directly from the testing agencies. Currently, 25% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 7% submit ACT scores. The combined percentage of students submitting scores is 32%, indicating that some students may be submitting both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
33-39
Average: 35
The University of Colorado at Boulder reports an average IB score of 35, with a 25th percentile score of 33 and a 75th percentile score of 39. Recommended higher level subjects include Biology, Math AA, Chemistry, and Psychology, while lower level subjects include English B, Global Politics, and History.
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