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La Sierra University Score Requirements
La Sierra University reports an average SAT score of 1020, with a 25th percentile score of 920 and a 75th percentile score of 1120. For the ACT, the average score is 20, though further ACT data is not disclosed. The average TOEFL score is 79, with a minimum requirement of the same score. Students typically achieve an average IELTS score of 6.0 and a Duolingo English test score of 100, both with minimum score requirements matching the reported averages. The average unweighted GPA is 3.54. Superscoring is allowed, and the university offers a test-optional policy with only 25% of students submitting SAT scores and 2% submitting ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
La Sierra University has an unweighted GPA average of 3.54 for its undergraduate admissions. The college does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile GPAs for the unweighted category, or any data related to the weighted GPA.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
920-1120
Average: 1020
Submitting SAT: 25%
Math: 450-550
Reading: 470-570
La Sierra University has an average SAT score of 1020, with a 25th percentile score of 920 and a 75th percentile score of 1120. The SAT Math component shows a 25th percentile score of 450 and a 75th percentile score of 550. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component has a 25th percentile score of 470 and a 75th percentile score of 570. Additionally, 25% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
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Average: 20
Submitting ACT: 2%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
La Sierra University reports an average ACT score of 20 for admitted students, with only 2% of applicants submitting ACT scores. Detailed percentile ranges and individual component scores for math, English, reading, and science are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
La Sierra University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 79, and both the 25th and 75th percentiles are reported to be 79 as well. There is no disclosed data for the percentile scores of the individual components: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
La Sierra University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university takes the highest scores from each section across multiple test dates to create a composite score. This approach can benefit applicants by allowing them to showcase their best performance on standardized tests.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
La Sierra University is a test-optional institution, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. Additionally, the university does not allow self-reporting of test scores, which means students must submit official scores if they choose to provide them. Currently, 25% of applicants submit SAT scores and 2% submit ACT scores, indicating that while there is some interest in standardized tests, the majority of students are choosing not to submit them. The combined percentage of students submitting scores is 27%, suggesting that some students may be submitting both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
26-31
Average: 29
La Sierra University's average IB score for undergraduate admissions is 29, with a 25th percentile score of 26 and a 75th percentile score of 31. The university recommends taking higher-level subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Math AA, and Psychology, along with standard-level subjects such as English B, Global Politics, and History.
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