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University of Rochester Score Requirements
The University of Rochester has strong standardized test score averages, with an SAT average of 1460 (25th Percentile: 1420, 75th Percentile: 1500) and an ACT average of 33 (25th Percentile: 32, 75th Percentile: 34). The average TOEFL score is 100, and the average IELTS score is 7.5. For applicants submitting the International Baccalaureate, the average score is 41 (25th Percentile: 40, 75th Percentile: 42). The unweighted average high school GPA is 3.72, while superscoring for standardized tests is allowed, and the university offers a test-optional policy.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of Rochester reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.72 for incoming undergraduates. There is no available information regarding the weighted GPA averages or the 25th and 75th percentiles for either GPA type. This average indicates the competitive academic profile of admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1420-1500
Average: 1460
Submitting SAT: 19%
Math: 730-790
Reading: 680-750
The University of Rochester has an average SAT score of 1460, with a range between the 25th percentile at 1420 and the 75th percentile at 1500. For the Math section, scores fall between 730 (25th percentile) and 790 (75th percentile), while for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the scores range from 680 (25th percentile) to 750 (75th percentile). Additionally, 19% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
32-34
Average: 33
Submitting ACT: 6%
Math: 30-34
English: 33-35
Reading: 33-36
Science: 31-35
The University of Rochester reports an average ACT score of 33 for admitted students. The 25th percentile score is 32, while the 75th percentile is 34. For the individual components, the math scores range from 30 to 34, English from 33 to 35, reading from 33 to 36, and science from 31 to 35. Additionally, only 6% of students submitted their ACT scores as part of their applications.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Rochester requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average score is also 100, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles consistently at 100. Specific component scores in listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of Rochester allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning that they consider the highest score from each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates. This can potentially enhance an applicant's overall score and improve their chances of admission.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of Rochester is test optional, allowing students to decide whether to submit standardized test scores. Additionally, it permits self-reporting of scores, meaning students can report their test results without the need for official score submissions initially. Currently, 19% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 6% submit ACT scores. The total percentage of students submitting scores exceeds 100% due to some students providing both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
40-42
Average: 41
The University of Rochester has an average IB score of 41, with the 25th percentile at 40 and the 75th percentile at 42. For recommended subjects, higher level (HL) courses include Math AA, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English A (Lang & Lit), while standard level (SL) courses include Psychology, Economics, and History.
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