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Mississippi State University Score Requirements
Mississippi State University has an average SAT score of 1170, with a 25th percentile score of 1100 and a 75th percentile score of 1340. The ACT average score is 25, ranging from 21 at the 25th percentile to 29 at the 75th percentile, with 85% of students submitting ACT scores. The average unweighted GPA of admitted students is 3.6, and for English proficiency, the minimum TOEFL score is 75 and the minimum IELTS score is 6.0, while the Duolingo English test requires a minimum score of 115. In the context of IB, the average score is 33, with a range from 31 to 38.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Mississippi State University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.6 for undergraduate admissions. Data regarding the weighted GPA and its percentiles is not disclosed. The absence of 25th and 75th percentile figures indicates a lack of detailed information in these areas.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1100-1340
Average: 1170
Submitting SAT: 6%
Math: 540-680
Reading: 560-670
Mississippi State University reports an average SAT score of 1170. The 25th percentile score is 1100, while the 75th percentile is 1340. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 540 and the 75th percentile is 680. In Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the 25th percentile stands at 560, and the 75th percentile is 670. Additionally, 6% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
21-29
Average: 25
Submitting ACT: 85%
Math: 19-27
English: 21-30
Reading: 22-32
Science: 21-28
Mississippi State University has an average ACT score of 25. The 25th percentile score is 21, while the 75th percentile score is 29. For the ACT components, the 25th and 75th percentile scores are as follows: Math (19 and 27), English (21 and 30), Reading (22 and 32), and Science (21 and 28). Additionally, 85% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
75-75
Average: 75
Minimum: 75
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Mississippi State University has a TOEFL average score of 75, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles also set at 75. The minimum required score for admission is 75. Data for individual TOEFL components such as listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Mississippi State University allows superscoring, which means that they consider the highest scores from multiple test attempts to create a composite score for admissions. This practice can benefit applicants by maximizing their test score potential. Students can leverage their best performances across different sections to enhance their overall application.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Mississippi State University is test optional, meaning applicants do not need to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, self-reporting of scores is allowed, which lets students report their own test scores without official documentation. Currently, 6% of applicants submit SAT scores while 85% submit ACT scores; the total exceeds 100% because some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
31-38
Average: 33
Mississippi State University reports an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 33 for incoming undergraduates. The 25th percentile score is 31, and the 75th percentile score is 38. Recommended higher level subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Math AA, Physics, and Computer Science, while suggested standard level subjects include English B, Business and Management, Psychology, History, and Geography.
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