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University of Houston Score Requirements
The University of Houston has an average SAT score of 1252, with a range from 1170 (25th percentile) to 1330 (75th percentile). The average ACT score is 26, with a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 29. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79, the average IELTS score is 6.5, and the average Duolingo score is 105. The unweighted GPA average is 3.5, and the university allows superscoring for standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of Houston has an unweighted average GPA of 3.5 for undergraduate admissions. Specific figures for the 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs are not disclosed. This average indicates a competitive standard for applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1170-1330
Average: 1252
Submitting SAT: 46%
Math: 570-670
Reading: 590-670
The University of Houston has an average SAT score of 1252, with a 25th percentile score of 1170 and a 75th percentile score of 1330. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 570, while the 75th percentile is 670. In Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the 25th percentile also stands at 590, with the 75th percentile reaching 670. Approximately 46% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
23-29
Average: 26
Submitting ACT: 13%
Math: 21-27
English: 22-30
Reading: -
Science: -
The University of Houston reports an average ACT score of 26 for its applicants, with a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 29. ACT math scores range from a 25th percentile of 21 to a 75th percentile of 27, while English scores range from 22 to 30. The university has 13% of students submitting ACT scores. Data for the reading and science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Houston requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 79, with the 25th and 75th percentiles both at 79. Data on the individual components of the TOEFL (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of Houston allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create the highest possible composite score. This practice can benefit students by allowing them to maximize their test performance and enhance their overall application.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of Houston is test optional and allows self-reporting of scores for undergraduate admissions. This means that applicants can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores, and if they do, they can report their own scores rather than requiring official reports. Currently, 46% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 13% submit ACT scores, leading to a total of 59% of students submitting at least one type of score.
More DetailsIB Requirements
33-37
Average: 35
The University of Houston has an average IB score of 35, with a 25th percentile score of 33 and a 75th percentile score of 37. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, Business and Management, and Computer Science, while lower-level subjects include English B, Psychology, and History.
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