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California State University, Los Angeles Score Requirements
California State University, Los Angeles, reports an average SAT score of 985, with a range from the 25th percentile at 850 to the 75th percentile at 1045, and 97% of students submitting scores. The average ACT score is 18, with a range from 16 at the 25th percentile to 24 at the 75th percentile, but only 24% of students submit ACT scores. The average unweighted GPA is 3.25. For English proficiency, the average IELTS score is 5.5, the TOEFL average is 61, and the Duolingo average is 95, with minimum scores of 5.5, 61, and 95, respectively. The average IB score is 28, with scores ranging from 24 to 29.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
California State University, Los Angeles reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.25 for undergraduate admissions. The University does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentiles for the unweighted GPA, nor does it provide data for the weighted GPA average or its percentiles.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
850-1045
Average: 985
Submitting SAT: 97%
Math: 430-530
Reading: 440-530
California State University, Los Angeles has an SAT average score of 985, with a 25th percentile score of 850 and a 75th percentile score of 1045. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 430 and the 75th percentile is 530, while for the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 440 and the 75th percentile is 530. Additionally, 97% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application process.
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16-24
Average: 18
Submitting ACT: 24%
Math: 14-21
English: 14-21
Reading: -
Science: -
California State University, Los Angeles reports an average ACT score of 18 for admitted students. The 25th percentile score is 16, while the 75th percentile stands at 24. For the ACT math and English components, the 25th percentile scores are both 14, and the 75th percentile scores are 21. Additionally, 24% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
61-61
Average: 61
Minimum: 61
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
California State University, Los Angeles requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 61, and both the 25th and 75th percentiles are at 61, indicating consistency in the score profile among admitted students. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
California State University, Los Angeles does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring typically means that Universitys consider the highest scores from multiple test dates for each subject, but CSU Los Angeles does not utilize this practice. As a result, applicants must submit their highest combined scores from a single testing date.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
California State University, Los Angeles is test optional and allows self-reporting of scores. This means that applicants can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores as part of their application, and if they do submit scores, they can report them themselves rather than requiring official documentation. A total of 97% of applicants opt to submit SAT scores, while 24% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
24-29
Average: 28
California State University, Los Angeles reports an average IB score of 28, with the middle 50% of admitted students scoring between 24 (25th percentile) and 29 (75th percentile). For recommended subjects, students are advised to take Higher Level courses in Math AA, Biology, Psychology, and Business and Management. Standard Level subjects include English B, History, Visual Arts, and Economics.
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