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Western Governors University Score Requirements
Western Governors University has an average SAT score of 1060, with a 25th percentile of 980 and a 75th percentile of 1160. The average ACT score is 21, ranging from 18 at the 25th percentile to 24 at the 75th percentile. The average GPA for incoming students is 3.2, with a 25th percentile of 2.8 and a 75th percentile of 3.6. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 80, with the same minimum requirement, and the average IELTS score is 6.0, also with a minimum of 6.0. Additionally, Western Governors University allows a test-optional admissions policy.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Western Governors University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.2 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile is 2.8, while the 75th percentile is 3.6. Data for weighted GPA averages and percentiles are not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
980-1160
Average: 1060
Submitting SAT: 5%
Math: 480-580
Reading: 470-590
Western Governors University has an average SAT score of 1060, with a 25th percentile score of 980 and a 75th percentile score of 1160. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 480 and the 75th percentile is 580. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) portion, the 25th percentile is 470 and the 75th percentile is 590. Additionally, only 5% of students submit SAT scores.
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18-24
Average: 21
Submitting ACT: 5%
Math: 17-23
English: 17-24
Reading: 18-25
Science: 17-23
Western Governors University reports an average ACT score of 21, with a 25th percentile score of 18 and a 75th percentile score of 24. For ACT components, the 25th percentile scores are 17 in math, 17 in English, 18 in reading, and 17 in science, while the 75th percentile scores are 23 in math, 24 in English, 25 in reading, and 23 in science. Only 5% of students submitted ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Western Governors University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average score for admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles reported at 80. Data on specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Western Governors University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the highest scores from multiple test attempts are combined to form an optimized composite score. In this case, applicants must submit their best individual test scores without the benefit of combining them for a higher overall score.
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Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Western Governors University is a test-optional institution, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, the university does not allow self-reporting of scores, which means that students must submit official score reports if they choose to provide them. Currently, only 5% of applicants submit SAT scores, and similarly, 5% submit ACT scores; this low percentage indicates that many students opt not to provide these test scores during the admissions process.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-33
Average: 30
Western Governors University has an average IB score of 30, with a 25th percentile score of 28 and a 75th percentile score of 33. Recommended subjects for higher-level courses include Psychology, Business and Management, and English A (Lang & Lit), while standard-level recommendations include Biology, Math AA, and History.
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