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University of Iowa Score Requirements
The University of Iowa has an average SAT score of 1228, with the 25th percentile at 1140 and the 75th percentile at 1313. The average ACT score is 25, with scores ranging from a 25th percentile of 21 to a 75th percentile of 28. For English proficiency tests, the average TOEFL score is 80, the average IELTS score is 6.5, and the average Duolingo score is 105, all with identical 25th and 75th percentiles. The unweighted GPA average is 3.83, and 18.51% of students submitted SAT scores while 56.62% submitted ACT scores. The university allows superscoring for standardized tests and is test-optional.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of Iowa reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.83 for undergraduate admissions. Specific data for the 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs is not disclosed. There are no figures available for the weighted average GPA.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1140-1313
Average: 1228
Submitting SAT: 18.51%
Math: 560-660
Reading: 570-670
The average SAT score for students at the University of Iowa is 1228. The 25th percentile score is 1140, while the 75th percentile is 1313. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 560 and the 75th percentile is 660; for the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 570 and the 75th percentile is 670. Approximately 18.51% of students submitted their SAT scores.
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21-28
Average: 25
Submitting ACT: 56.62%
Math: 19-27
English: 20-28
Reading: 22-31
Science: 22-27
The University of Iowa reports an average ACT score of 25 for its undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile score is 21, while the 75th percentile reaches 28. Individual component scores show a 25th percentile of 19 in math and 20 in English, with 75th percentiles at 27 and 28 respectively. Reading has a 25th percentile of 22 and 75th percentile of 31, while science scores range from 22 to 27. Approximately 56.62% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Iowa requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average score for admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80. The specific breakdown of component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of Iowa allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest scores from multiple test dates, giving applicants the best possible composite score. This practice can enhance an applicant's chances, especially if they improve in different sections over time.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of Iowa is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which means students can indicate their test scores on their application without sending official score reports initially. About 18.51% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 56.62% submit ACT scores. The combined percentage exceeds 100% because some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
32-37
Average: 35
The University of Iowa reports an average IB score of 35 among its admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 32 and a 75th percentile score of 37. They recommend Higher Level subjects in Math AA, Biology, and Chemistry, along with Standard Level subjects in English B and Psychology for prospective applicants.
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