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University of Northern Iowa Score Requirements
For undergraduate admissions at the University of Northern Iowa, the average SAT score is 1179 with a range of 1080 to 1220, while the average ACT score is 22, ranging from 19 to 25. Applicants have an average unweighted GPA of 3.53, with the 25th percentile at 2.79 and the 75th percentile reaching 4.0. The university requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 and a minimum Duolingo score of 105, with an average Duolingo score also reported at 105. The average IELTS score is 6.0, and super scoring for standardized tests is allowed, reflecting a flexible testing policy, as standardized testing is test-optional.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of Northern Iowa reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.53 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile is 2.79, while the 75th percentile reaches 4.0. Data for the weighted GPA is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1080-1220
Average: 1179
Submitting SAT: 1%
Math: 500-630
Reading: 510-650
The University of Northern Iowa has an average SAT score of 1179, with a 25th percentile score of 1080 and a 75th percentile score of 1220. For the individual components, the SAT Math scores range between a 25th percentile of 500 and a 75th percentile of 630, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 510 at the 25th percentile to 650 at the 75th percentile. Additionally, 1% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
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19-25
Average: 22
Submitting ACT: 43.3%
Math: 17-25
English: 17-24
Reading: 19-28
Science: 19-25
The average ACT score for admitted students at the University of Northern Iowa is 22. The 25th percentile score is 19, while the 75th percentile score is 25. For individual components, the 25th percentile for math is 17 and the 75th percentile is 25; for English, the 25th percentile is 17 and the 75th is 24; for reading, it ranges from 19 at the 25th percentile to 28 at the 75th percentile; and in science, the 25th percentile is 19 and the 75th percentile is 25. Additionally, 43.3% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Northern Iowa requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles being reported at 79. There is no disclosed data for specific component scores in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of Northern Iowa allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the university will consider the highest scores from multiple test dates when evaluating applicants, potentially improving their admission chances.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of Northern Iowa is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. They also allow self-reporting of scores, which permits students to provide their test results without needing to submit official documents initially. Among applicants, 1% chose to submit SAT scores, while 43.3% submitted ACT scores, indicating that some students may have submitted both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
30-34
Average: 33
University of Northern Iowa reports an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 33, with a 25th percentile score of 30 and a 75th percentile score of 34. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Psychology, and History, while standard-level subjects include English B and Chemistry.
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