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University of San Diego Score Requirements
The University of San Diego reports an average SAT score of 1280 with a 25th percentile of 1200 and a 75th percentile of 1350. For ACT scores, the average is 29, while specific range data is not provided. The average GPA is 4.02, with a 25th percentile of 3.8 and a 75th percentile of 4.0. International applicants should note that the minimum TOEFL score is 80, and the average score for Duolingo is 110, which is also the minimum requirement. The average IELTS score is 6.5.
GPA Requirements
The University of San Diego reports a weighted average GPA of 4.02 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile GPA stands at 3.8, while the 75th percentile GPA is 4.0. The university does not disclose any unweighted GPA figures.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1200-1350
Average: 1280
Submitting SAT: 69%
Math: 590-690
Reading: 600-680
The University of San Diego reports an average SAT score of 1280, with a 25th percentile score of 1200 and a 75th percentile score of 1350. The math component shows a 25th percentile of 590 and a 75th percentile of 690, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores have a 25th percentile of 600 and a 75th percentile of 680. Additionally, 69% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 43%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
The University of San Diego has an average ACT score of 29 for admitted undergraduate students. Approximately 43% of applicants submitted their ACT scores. The college does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile scores for the overall ACT, nor for its individual components.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of San Diego requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80. Data regarding the component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of San Diego allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the college takes the highest scores across different testing dates for each section of standardized tests, thereby maximizing a student's overall score. This policy can benefit applicants by potentially increasing their admissions competitiveness based on their best test performances.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of San Diego is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which permits students to provide their test results without needing official documentation at the time of application. Approximately 69% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 43% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both, as the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
34-38
Average: 36
The University of San Diego has an average IB score of 36, with the 25th percentile at 34 and the 75th percentile at 38. Recommended higher level subjects include Psychology, Biology, Math AA, and History, while standard level subjects include English B and Economics.
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