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University of West Los Angeles Score Requirements
The University of West Los Angeles has an average SAT score of 960, with a 25th percentile of 900 and a 75th percentile of 1050. The average ACT score stands at 18, ranging from a 25th percentile of 16 to a 75th percentile of 20. In terms of English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 61, while the Duolingo English test average is 90, with both having minimum required scores of 61 and 90, respectively. The unweighted GPA average is 2.7, with a 25th percentile of 2.4 and a 75th percentile of 3.0. The IELTS average score is 6.0, which is the same for both the 25th and 75th percentiles.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of West Los Angeles reports an unweighted GPA average of 2.7 for undergraduate admissions, with a 25th percentile of 2.4 and a 75th percentile of 3.0. However, the college does not disclose data on the weighted GPA average or its percentiles. This GPA range indicates a moderate level of academic performance among admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
900-1050
Average: 960
Submitting SAT: 5%
Math: 440-520
Reading: 460-530
The University of West Los Angeles reports an average SAT score of 960, with a 25th percentile score of 900 and a 75th percentile score of 1050. The breakdown for the components shows that the 25th percentile for Math is 440 and 520 for the 75th percentile, while for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the 25th percentile is 460 and the 75th percentile is 530. Only 5% of students submitting SAT scores contributes to these statistics.
More DetailsACT Requirements
16-20
Average: 18
Submitting ACT: 3%
Math: 15-19
English: 16-20
Reading: 17-21
Science: 15-19
The University of West Los Angeles reports an average ACT score of 18, with a 25th percentile score of 16 and a 75th percentile score of 20. The ACT component scores are as follows: 15 (25th percentile) and 19 (75th percentile) for math, 16 and 20 for English, 17 and 21 for reading, and 15 and 19 for science. Only 3% of students submit ACT scores for admission.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
61-61
Average: 61
Minimum: 61
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of West Los Angeles requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 for admission. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 61, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 61. However, component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
The University of West Los Angeles does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that schools consider the highest scores from multiple test dates across different sections, rather than the highest composite score from a single test date. Since UWLA does not permit this practice, applicants must focus on achieving their best scores on individual test dates.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
The University of West Los Angeles is test optional, allowing applicants to decide whether to submit standardized test scores. However, it does not permit self-reporting of scores, meaning all submitted scores must be officially reported. Currently, 5% of applicants submit SAT scores and 3% submit ACT scores; the combined total of 8% reflects a small percentage of students choosing to submit standardized tests, indicating a trend towards less reliance on testing in the admissions process.
More DetailsIB Requirements
25-30
Average: 27
The University of West Los Angeles has an average IB score of 27, with the 25th-percentile score at 25 and the 75th-percentile score at 30. For recommended subjects, higher-level (HL) courses include English A (Lang & Lit), Psychology, and Business and Management, while standard-level (SL) courses include Math AA, History, and Biology.
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