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University of Northwestern, St. Paul Score Requirements
University of Northwestern – St. Paul requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, with an average score of 6.0. For the TOEFL, the minimum and average score is 71. The average SAT score is 1079, with a 25th percentile of 981 and a 75th percentile of 1293. The average ACT score is 24, ranging from a 25th percentile of 22 to a 75th percentile of 29. Applicants report an unweighted GPA average of 3.56, and the college allows superscoring for standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
University of Northwestern – St. Paul reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.56 for undergraduate admissions. There are no provided figures for the weighted GPA, including the 25th and 75th percentiles. The unweighted GPA serves as a key metric for evaluating candidates.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
981-1293
Average: 1079
Submitting SAT: 4%
Math: 493-663
Reading: 488-630
University of Northwestern – St. Paul reports an average SAT score of 1079. The 25th percentile score is 981, while the 75th percentile reaches 1293. For the math component, scores range from a 25th percentile of 493 to a 75th percentile of 663. In the evidence-based reading and writing section, the 25th percentile is 488 and the 75th percentile is 630. Notably, only 4% of students submitted SAT scores in their applications.
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22-29
Average: 24
Submitting ACT: 34%
Math: 21-28
English: 21-31
Reading: -
Science: -
University of Northwestern – St. Paul reports an average ACT score of 24, with a 25th percentile score of 22 and a 75th percentile score of 29. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 21 and the 75th percentile is 28, while the English component shows a 25th percentile of 21 and a 75th percentile of 31. The college has a submission rate of 34% for student ACT scores. Data on reading and science percentiles is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
71-71
Average: 71
Minimum: 71
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
University of Northwestern – St. Paul requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also reported at 71. The score range for the 25th and 75th percentiles is consistent, both at 71, indicating that all admitted students are meeting this threshold. There is no disclosed data on the 25th or 75th percentiles for the individual components of the TOEFL.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
University of Northwestern – St. Paul allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means the college considers the highest individual section scores from multiple test dates rather than the highest composite score. This policy can benefit students who may have performed differently on various test dates, as it allows them to showcase their best capabilities across sections.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
University of Northwestern – St. Paul is test optional, allowing applicants to choose whether to submit standardized test scores. Additionally, the college permits self-reporting of scores, meaning students can indicate their scores on their applications without needing official documents at that stage. Among applicants, 34% choose to submit ACT scores while 4% submit SAT scores, indicating that some students may be submitting both, as the combined percentage exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-36
Average: 30
University of Northwestern – St. Paul reports an average IB score of 30 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 28 and a 75th percentile score of 36. They recommend taking higher-level subjects such as English A (Lang & Lit), History, Biology, Psychology, and Theatre, as well as standard-level subjects like Math AA, Chemistry, Global Politics, Art History, and Sports Science.
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