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Pennsylvania State University - Altoona Score Requirements
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona has set the following admissions benchmarks: an average SAT score of 1170, with a 25th percentile of 1090 and a 75th percentile of 1280. The average ACT score is 23, ranging from a 25th percentile of 22 to a 75th percentile of 28. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 80 and the Duolingo English Test average is 115, both with corresponding score ranges. The unweighted GPA average is 3.33, and the institution allows superscoring of standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.33 for undergraduate admissions. Data on the weighted GPA average and percentiles is not disclosed. The college does not provide information regarding the 25th and 75th percentiles for either the weighted or unweighted GPA.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1090-1280
Average: 1170
Submitting SAT: 24.35%
Math: 540-640
Reading: 530-650
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona reports an average SAT score of 1170, with the 25th percentile at 1090 and the 75th percentile at 1280. In terms of SAT component scores, the 25th and 75th percentiles for Math are 540 and 640, respectively, while for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), they are 530 and 650. Additionally, 24.35% of students submitted their SAT scores as part of the application process.
More DetailsACT Requirements
22-28
Average: 23
Submitting ACT: 2.82%
Math: 18-27
English: 20-26
Reading: 23-34
Science: 22-27
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona has an average ACT score of 23, with a 25th percentile score of 22 and a 75th percentile score of 28. The breakdown of component scores shows that the 25th percentile for math is 18 and the 75th percentile is 27, while for English, the 25th percentile is 20 and the 75th percentile is 26. In reading, the 25th percentile is 23 and the 75th percentile is 34, and for science, the 25th percentile stands at 22 with a 75th percentile of 27. Additionally, only 2.82% of students submitting their application included their ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the college considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates to calculate a student's overall score. This policy can benefit applicants who may perform differently on different test dates, potentially enhancing their competitiveness in the admission process.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for consideration. The university allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to share their test results without official documentation at the time of application. Currently, 24.35% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 2.82% submit ACT scores; the total of these percentages exceeds 100% because some students choose to submit both scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
31-36
Average: 33
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona reports an average IB score of 33, with a 25th percentile score of 31 and a 75th percentile score of 36. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, and Business and Management, while standard-level subjects include English B, Chemistry, and Psychology.
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