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University of Washington, Tacoma Score Requirements
The University of Washington, Tacoma, has an average IELTS score of 6.0, with the 25th and 75th percentiles also at 6.0. For TOEFL, the average score is 76, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at that same score. The SAT average sits at 1090, ranging from a 25th percentile of 960 to a 75th percentile of 1200, while the ACT average is 26, with a range from 23 to 29. The average unweighted GPA for admitted students is 3.44. Finally, the Duolingo average score is 105.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
University of Washington, Tacoma reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.44 for undergraduate admissions. Data for the 25th and 75th percentiles of both weighted and unweighted GPAs is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
960-1200
Average: 1090
Submitting SAT: 10%
Math: 470-590
Reading: 480-610
The average SAT score for University of Washington, Tacoma is 1090, with a 25th percentile score of 960 and a 75th percentile score of 1200. In terms of specific components, the 25th percentile for Math is 470 and the 75th percentile is 590. For Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the 25th percentile is 480 and the 75th percentile is 610. Notably, only 10% of students submitted SAT scores for admission.
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23-29
Average: 26
Submitting ACT: 2%
Math: 18-29
English: 21-30
Reading: 24-30
Science: 22-29
The University of Washington, Tacoma has an average ACT score of 26, with a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 29. For the individual components, the 25th percentile scores are 18 in math, 21 in English, 24 in reading, and 22 in science, while the 75th percentiles for these components are 29, 30, 30, and 29, respectively. Only 2% of students submitted their ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
76-76
Average: 76
Minimum: 76
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Washington, Tacoma requires a minimum TOEFL score of 76 for undergraduate admissions. The average score is also 76, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 76. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
The University of Washington, Tacoma does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that colleges consider the highest scores from multiple test dates to create a new composite score. Since UW Tacoma does not permit this practice, applicants must submit their best single test scores without the option to combine scores from different attempts.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
The University of Washington, Tacoma is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, the university does not allow self-reporting of scores, which means applicants must submit official score reports if they choose to include them. About 10% of applicants submit SAT scores, while only 2% submit ACT scores. The total percentage of submitted scores is 12%, indicating that some students may submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
27-34
Average: 31
University of Washington, Tacoma reports an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 31. The 25th percentile score is 27, while the 75th percentile score is 34. For recommended subjects, higher-level (HL) courses include Math AA, Biology, and Psychology, whereas standard-level (SL) recommendations are English B, History, and Chemistry.
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