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Western Illinois University Score Requirements
Western Illinois University has an average ACT score of 22, with a 25th percentile score of 17 and a 75th percentile score of 23. The average SAT score is 980, ranging from 870 at the 25th percentile to 1120 at the 75th percentile. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 73, while the Duolingo average is 100. The average unweighted GPA of admitted students is reported at 3.48. The university is test-optional and does not allow superscoring.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Western Illinois University has an unweighted average GPA of 3.48 for undergraduate admissions. There are no disclosed figures for the 25th and 75th percentiles for the unweighted GPA. Weighted GPA statistics are not provided.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
870-1120
Average: 980
Submitting SAT: 37.22%
Math: 420-540
Reading: 450-570
Western Illinois University has an average SAT score of 980, with a range from the 25th percentile at 870 to the 75th percentile at 1120. The 25th percentile score for the Math component is 420, while the 75th percentile is 540. For the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing component, the 25th percentile is 450 and the 75th percentile is 570. Additionally, 37.22% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
17-23
Average: 22
Submitting ACT: 6.15%
Math: 16-23
English: 15-22
Reading: -
Science: -
Western Illinois University reports an average ACT score of 22, with a 25th percentile score of 17 and a 75th percentile score of 23. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 16 while the 75th percentile is 23. In English, the 25th percentile is 15 and the 75th percentile is 22. Only 6.15% of students submitted their ACT scores for admission.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
73-73
Average: 73
Minimum: 73
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Western Illinois University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 73 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 73, with the 25th and 75th percentiles both at 73, indicating consistent expectations for applicants. The university does not disclose the percentile scores for the individual components of the TOEFL exam.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Western Illinois University does not allow superscoring in its admissions process. Superscoring is the practice of considering the highest scores from different test sections across multiple test dates instead of the highest single test date. Since this university does not permit it, applicants must focus on achieving their best scores in a single sitting.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Western Illinois University is test optional, allowing applicants to decide whether to submit standardized test scores. However, the university does not allow self-reporting of scores, meaning that students must submit official score reports if they choose to include them. Among applicants, 37.22% submit SAT scores while 6.15% submit ACT scores; the total percentage of students submitting test scores is 43.37%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
24-31
Average: 28
Western Illinois University has an average IB score of 28, with a 25th percentile of 24 and a 75th percentile of 31. Recommended higher level subjects include Psychology, Biology, and Math AA, while standard level subjects include English B, History, and Global Politics.
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