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Boston University Score Requirements
Boston University has an average SAT score of 1418, with a 25th percentile score of 1430 and a 75th percentile score of 1510. The average ACT score is 32, while the 25th and 75th percentiles are 32 and 34, respectively. The average GPA is 3.89 weighted and 3.9 unweighted, with the 25th and 75th percentiles for weighted GPA at 3.8 and 4.0. For English proficiency tests, the average TOEFL score is 100 and the minimum required score is also 100, while the Duolingo English Test has an average score requirement of 120.
GPA Requirements
Average Weighted GPA
Average Unweighted GPA
Boston University reports a weighted average GPA of 3.89 for admitted undergraduates, with the 25th percentile at 3.8 and the 75th percentile at 4.0. The unweighted average GPA stands at 3.9, with a 25th percentile of 3.5 and a 75th percentile also at 4.0. These figures indicate a strong academic profile among successful applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1430-1510
Average: 1418
Submitting SAT: 33%
Math: 730-780
Reading: 690-750
Boston University's SAT average score is 1418, with a 25th percentile score of 1430 and a 75th percentile score of 1510. For the Math component, the 25th percentile is 730 and the 75th percentile is 780. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 690 and the 75th percentile is 750. Notably, 33% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
32-34
Average: 32
Submitting ACT: 10%
Math: 29-35
English: 33-35
Reading: 33-36
Science: 31-35
Boston University reports an average ACT score of 32, with a 25th percentile of 32 and a 75th percentile of 34. In the individual components, the 25th percentile scores are 29 for math, 33 for English, 33 for reading, and 31 for science, while the 75th percentiles are 35 for math, 35 for English, 36 for reading, and 35 for science. Only 10% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application.
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, with the average score also being 100. The university does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile scores for the overall test or for its individual components, including listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Boston University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning they consider the highest scores from multiple test dates rather than the lowest ones. This can enhance a student's overall application score, as the best individual section scores across different test dates are combined.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Boston University is test optional, allowing applicants to choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores. Additionally, the university permits self-reporting of scores, meaning students can provide their test results without needing official documentation initially. Among applicants, 33% choose to submit SAT scores and 10% submit ACT scores, totaling 43%. This sum exceeds 100% due to some applicants providing both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
40-42
Average: 40
Boston University reports an average IB score of 40, with a 25th percentile score of 40 and a 75th percentile score of 42. The recommended higher level subjects for applicants include Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Economics, while standard level subjects include English A (Literature), History, Psychology, Spanish B, and Visual Arts.
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