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Western Michigan University Score Requirements
Western Michigan University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 and a Duolingo score of 110. The average SAT score is 1092, with a range from the 25th percentile at 980 to the 75th percentile at 1200. For the ACT, the average score is 25, with scores ranging from 22 at the 25th percentile to 29 at the 75th percentile. The average unweighted GPA is 3.53, with the 25th percentile at 3.16 and the 75th percentile at 3.91. Additionally, the university allows superscoring and is test-optional, though only 54% of students submit SAT scores and 4.6% submit ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Western Michigan University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.53 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.16, while the 75th percentile GPA reaches 3.91. Data on weighted GPA is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
980-1200
Average: 1092
Submitting SAT: 54%
Math: 470-600
Reading: 500-620
Western Michigan University has an average SAT score of 1092, with the 25th percentile at 980 and the 75th percentile at 1200. The SAT Math scores indicate a 25th percentile of 470 and a 75th percentile of 600, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 500 at the 25th percentile to 620 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 54% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
22-29
Average: 25
Submitting ACT: 4.6%
Math: 22-28
English: 20-28
Reading: 21-31
Science: 23-28
Western Michigan University reports an average ACT score of 25, with a 25th percentile score of 22 and a 75th percentile score of 29. The component scores are as follows: Math 25th percentile at 22 and 75th percentile at 28, English 25th percentile at 20 and 75th percentile at 28, Reading 25th percentile at 21 and 75th percentile at 31, and Science 25th percentile at 23 and 75th percentile at 28. Only 4.6% of students submitted ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
71-71
Average: 71
Minimum: 71
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Western Michigan University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 71, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 71. Component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Western Michigan University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that when evaluating applicants, the university considers the highest scores from different test sections across multiple test dates, potentially boosting an applicant's composite score. This policy can be advantageous for students aiming to enhance their applications by showcasing their best performances on standardized tests.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Western Michigan University is test optional, 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 cannot submit their test scores informally; official scores must be sent directly from testing agencies. Approximately 54% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while only 4.6% choose to submit ACT scores, indicating that the majority of students are opting for the SAT.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-34
Average: 31
Western Michigan University has an average IB score of 31, with the 25th percentile at 28 and the 75th percentile at 34. For applicants, it is recommended to take higher level subjects such as Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, while standard level subjects include English B, Psychology, History, and Business and Management.
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