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University of the South Score Requirements
The University of the South has an average SAT score of 1291, with a 25th percentile of 1230 and a 75th percentile of 1357. For the ACT, the average score is 28, with a 25th percentile of 27 and a 75th percentile of 31. The average GPA is 3.71 (unweighted). On the English proficiency exams, the average IELTS score is 7.0, the TOEFL average is 88, and the Duolingo average is 110, with each having the same score at the 25th and 75th percentiles as the average. The university allows superscoring and has a test-optional policy.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of the South has an unweighted average GPA of 3.71 for undergraduate admissions. Specific data regarding the 25th and 75th percentile GPAs are not disclosed. There is no information available on the weighted GPA metrics.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1230-1357.5
Average: 1291
Submitting SAT: 21%
Math: 590-680
Reading: 620-700
The University of the South has an average SAT score of 1291, with a 25th percentile score of 1230 and a 75th percentile score of 1357. In terms of specific components, the math section shows a 25th percentile score of 590 and a 75th percentile score of 680, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section has a 25th percentile score of 620 and a 75th percentile score of 700. Additionally, 21% of students submit SAT scores for their application.
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27-31
Average: 28
Submitting ACT: 44%
Math: 24-29
English: 27-34
Reading: 30-35
Science: 25-31
The University of the South has an average ACT score of 28, with a 25th percentile score of 27 and a 75th percentile score of 31. For the individual components, the math scores range from 24 to 29, English from 27 to 34, reading from 30 to 35, and science from 25 to 31. Notably, 44% of students submitted their ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
88-88
Average: 88
Minimum: 88
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of the South requires a minimum TOEFL score of 88 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among applicants is also 88, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 88. Specific percentile data for the TOEFL components—listening, reading, speaking, and writing—is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of the South allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning they consider the highest section scores across multiple testing dates when evaluating applicants. This approach can benefit students by potentially boosting their overall scores.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of the South is test optional, allowing applicants the choice to not submit standardized test scores. It also permits self-reporting of scores, meaning students can provide their own test results without official documentation. Among applicants, 21% choose to submit SAT scores, while 44% submit ACT scores, totaling 65% when combined; this indicates some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
35-38
Average: 36
The University of the South reports an average IB score of 36 for admitted students, with the 25th percentile at 35 and the 75th percentile at 38. Recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), History, Math AA, and Psychology, while standard-level subjects comprise Biology, Economics, and Visual Arts.
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