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Grinnell College Score Requirements
Grinnell College has a competitive admissions process with an average SAT score of 1460, a range from the 25th percentile at 1430 to the 75th percentile at 1520. The average ACT score is 33, with the 25th percentile at 31 and the 75th percentile at 34. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100 and the minimum required score is also 100. Additionally, the average IELTS score is 7.0 with a minimum score requirement of 7.0, and the average Duolingo score is 120. The college allows superscoring and has a test-optional policy for standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Grinnell College has a weighted GPA average of 4.03 for undergraduate admissions. The college does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentiles for weighted GPA. Additionally, information regarding unweighted GPA averages and percentiles is also not available.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1430-1520
Average: 1460
Submitting SAT: 29%
Math: 710-790
Reading: 700-750
Grinnell College reports an average SAT score of 1460, with a 25th percentile score of 1430 and a 75th percentile score of 1520. The SAT Math scores range from a 25th percentile of 710 to a 75th percentile of 790, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores fall between 700 and 750 for the same percentiles. Additionally, 29% of students submitted their SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
31-34
Average: 33
Submitting ACT: 21%
Math: 28-34
English: 31-35
Reading: -
Science: -
Grinnell College reports an average ACT score of 33, with a 25th percentile score of 31 and a 75th percentile score of 34. The math component shows a 25th percentile score of 28 and a 75th percentile score of 34, while the English component ranges from 31 at the 25th percentile to 35 at the 75th percentile. Notably, 21% of students submitted ACT scores. Reading and science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Grinnell College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also at 100. The 25th and 75th percentiles for the overall score are both 100, indicating that all admitted students meet this benchmark. The college does not disclose specific percentile scores for the listening, reading, speaking, or writing components.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Grinnell College allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that when evaluating a student's standardized test scores, the college considers the highest scores from each section across multiple test dates, potentially leading to a higher overall score. This practice can benefit students by allowing them to present their strongest performance on the admissions application.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Grinnell College is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, it allows self-reporting of scores, which means students can report their SAT or ACT results without needing to provide official documentation initially. About 29% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 21% submit ACT scores, with some students submitting both, leading to a total submission percentage exceeding 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
40-43
Average: 41
Grinnell College's average International Baccalaureate (IB) score is 41, with the 25th percentile at 40 and the 75th percentile at 43. Recommended higher level (HL) subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), History, Math AA, Biology, and Psychology. For standard level (SL), the recommended subjects are Economics, Visual Arts, and Global Politics.
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