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Columbia University Score Requirements
Columbia University has an average SAT score of 1524, with a 25th percentile of 1460 and a 75th percentile of 1530. The ACT average score is 35, ranging from 33 at the 25th percentile to 34 at the 75th percentile. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 105, while the average IELTS score is 7.5. The average GPA is 4.15, with a 25th percentile of 3.8 and a 75th percentile of 4.0. Additionally, Duolingo scores average at 135, matching the 25th and 75th percentiles.
GPA Requirements
Columbia University's weighted GPA statistics reveal an average of 4.15, with the 25th percentile at 3.8 and the 75th percentile at 4.0. The unweighted GPA data is not disclosed. These figures indicate a highly competitive academic profile among applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1460-1530
Average: 1524
Submitting SAT: 17%
Math: 750-780
Reading: 710-750
Columbia University's SAT scores indicate a strong academic profile for applicants. The average SAT score is 1524, with a 25th percentile score of 1460 and a 75th percentile score of 1530. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 750 and the 75th percentile is 780, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores have a 25th percentile of 710 and a 75th percentile of 750. Additionally, 17% of students submitted their SAT scores as part of their application.
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33-34
Average: 35
Submitting ACT: 8%
Math: 31-35
English: 33-35
Reading: 34-36
Science: 32-36
Columbia University reports an average ACT score of 35, with a 25th percentile of 33 and a 75th percentile of 34. The breakdown of subject scores includes a 25th percentile of 31 and a 75th percentile of 35 for math, a 25th percentile of 33 and a 75th percentile of 35 for English, a 25th percentile of 34 and a 75th percentile of 36 for reading, and a 25th percentile of 32 and a 75th percentile of 36 for science. Additionally, 8% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
105-105
Average: 105
Minimum: 105
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Columbia University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 105 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 105, with the score falling at the 25th and 75th percentiles at 105 as well. Specific percentile data for the individual components of listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Columbia University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning that they consider the highest scores from multiple test attempts rather than the lowest scores from a single sitting. This policy can benefit applicants by potentially increasing their overall scores.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Columbia 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 list their test scores on their applications without needing to submit official documentation initially. Currently, 17% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 8% submit ACT scores. The combined percentage of 25% indicates some applicants are likely submitting both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
41-43
Average: 43
Columbia University has an average IB score of 43, with the 25th percentile at 41 and the 75th percentile at 43. Recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), Math AA, Economics, and History, while standard-level subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and Visual Arts.
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