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Whittier College Score Requirements
Whittier University has an average SAT score of 1239, with a 25th percentile score of 1050 and a 75th percentile score of 1260. The average ACT score is 25, but specific percentile data for ACT components is not available. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 80, while the average IELTS score is 6.5, and the Duolingo English Test requires a minimum score of 105. The average unweighted GPA is 3.5. Superscoring is allowed, and standardized testing is optional, with 9% of students submitting SAT scores and 5% submitting ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Whittier University has an unweighted average GPA of 3.5 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th and 75th percentiles for both the weighted and unweighted GPAs are not disclosed. There is no information available on the weighted GPA statistics.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1050-1260
Average: 1239
Submitting SAT: 9%
Math: 520-620
Reading: 540-660
Whittier University reports an average SAT score of 1239, with a 25th percentile score of 1050 and a 75th percentile score of 1260. For the individual components, the 25th percentile for Math is 520 and the 75th percentile is 620, while for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the scores range from 540 at the 25th percentile to 660 at the 75th percentile. Only 9% of students submitted SAT scores.
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Average: 25
Submitting ACT: 5%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Whittier University reports an average ACT score of 25. Only 5% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application. The University does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile scores for the ACT or its individual components.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Whittier University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80, indicating consistent performance among applicants. However, specific component score percentiles for listening, reading, speaking, and writing have not been disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Whittier University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the University considers the highest scores from multiple test dates across different sections, potentially enhancing an applicant's overall score. This can be particularly beneficial for students who may have performed inconsistently on standardized tests, as it allows them to showcase their best performance.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Whittier University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the University does not allow self-reporting of scores, indicating that any submitted test scores must be verified through official documentation. Among applicants, 9% choose to submit SAT scores while 5% submit ACT scores; the combined submission percentage is 14%. This figure reflects that some students may submit scores from both tests.
More DetailsIB Requirements
30-35
Average: 35
Whittier University requires an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 35 for undergrad admissions, with a 25th percentile score of 30 and a 75th percentile score also at 35. Recommended higher level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), History, and Psychology, while standard level recommendations are Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, and Visual Arts.
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