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Otterbein College Score Requirements
Otterbein College has a test-optional policy, allowing for flexibility in admissions requirements. The average SAT score is 1075, with a 25th percentile of 960 and a 75th percentile of 1240. For ACT scores, the average is 23, with the 25th percentile at 23 and the 75th percentile at 28. The typical GPA for admitted students is 3.63 unweighted. For English proficiency tests, the average TOEFL score is 79, the IELTS average is 6.5, and Duolingo scores average 105, all reflecting minimum acceptable thresholds. The average IB score is 30, with a range from 27 to 35.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Otterbein College reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.63 for its undergraduate admissions. The college does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentiles for unweighted GPA. No information is available for the weighted GPA category.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
960-1240
Average: 1075
Math: 470-610
Reading: 480-630
Otterbein College has an average SAT score of 1075, with a 25th percentile score of 960 and a 75th percentile score of 1240. For the Math component, the 25th percentile is 470 and the 75th percentile is 610. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile is 480 while the 75th percentile is 630. The percentage of students submitting SAT scores is not disclosed.
More DetailsACT Requirements
23-28
Average: 23
Submitting ACT: 33%
Math: 23-27
English: 21-27
Reading: -
Science: -
Otterbein College has an average ACT score of 23 for incoming undergraduates, with the score range spanning from the 25th percentile at 23 to the 75th percentile at 28. The math component shows a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 27, while the English component has a 25th percentile score of 21 and a 75th percentile score of 27. Currently, 33% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. Data for the reading and science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Otterbein College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 79, indicating consistency in their requirements. Both the 25th and 75th percentiles are reported at 79, but specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Otterbein College allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning they consider the highest section scores from multiple test dates for applicants. This policy can enhance a student's composite score, potentially increasing the chances of admission.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Otterbein College is test-optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. The college allows self-reporting of scores, which means that students can report their test scores themselves rather than having to submit official score reports. Currently, 33% of applicants choose to submit ACT scores, while data for SAT submissions is not disclosed. This indicates that some students may be submitting both ACT and SAT scores, contributing to a combined submission statistic above 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
27-35
Average: 30
Otterbein College has an IB average score of 30, with a 25th percentile score of 27 and a 75th percentile score of 35. For students applying with IB credentials, the recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), Math AA, Biology, and Theatre, while standard-level recommendations are Economics, Psychology, and History.
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