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Boston College Score Requirements
Boston University has an average SAT score of 1485, with a 25th percentile of 1450 and a 75th percentile of 1520. For the ACT, the average score is 34, with the 25th percentile at 33 and the 75th percentile at 34. The weighted GPA average is 4.08, while the unweighted GPA average stands at 3.9. They require a minimum TOEFL score of 100, an IELTS score of 7.0, and a Duolingo score of 120. Standardized testing is test-optional, and superscoring is allowed.
GPA Requirements
Average Weighted GPA
Average Unweighted GPA
Boston University reports a weighted average GPA of 4.08 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile of 4.0 and a 75th percentile of 4.15. The unweighted average GPA stands at 3.9, with a 25th percentile of 3.75 and a 75th percentile of 4.0. These figures indicate a competitive academic profile among applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1450-1520
Average: 1485
Submitting SAT: 28%
Math: 720-780
Reading: 710-760
Boston University reports an average SAT score of 1485 for admitted students, with the 25th percentile at 1450 and the 75th percentile at 1520. The math component ranges from a 25th percentile score of 720 to a 75th percentile score of 780. For the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) section, scores range from 710 at the 25th percentile to 760 at the 75th percentile. Only 28% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
33-34
Average: 34
Submitting ACT: 16%
Math: 30-34
English: 34-35
Reading: 34-36
Science: 32-35
Boston University has an average ACT score of 34, with a 25th percentile score of 33 and a 75th percentile score of 34. The components reveal that the 25th percentile scores for Math, English, Reading, and Science are 30, 34, 34, and 32 respectively, while the 75th percentiles are 34, 35, 36, and 35. Additionally, 16% of students submitted their ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Boston University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions, which is also the average score of admitted students. The University does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile scores for the overall test or for its individual components: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Boston University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the University takes the highest section scores from multiple test dates to create a composite score. This policy can enhance an applicant's chances of admission by allowing them to present their best test performance across various attempts.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Boston University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the University allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to report their SAT or ACT scores on their application without submitting official documents initially. About 28% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, and 16% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students may submit both, as the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
41-43
Average: 42
Boston University has an average IB score of 42, with the 25th percentile at 41 and the 75th percentile at 43. The recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, and History, while the standard-level subjects recommended are English B, Psychology, and Economics.
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