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Touro College Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Touro College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

71.3%
Admission Difficulty for Touro College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Touro College is 71.3%.  Its admission rate is the 76th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Touro College and can you get accepted?

Touro College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,091 out of the 1,530 who applied were admitted.

Touro College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.17. 48% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Touro College?

71% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Touro College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.17 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1320 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT

Touro College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.17

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Touro College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Touro College are to have around a 3.17 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Touro College accepts 71% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Touro College is 3.17 on the 4.0 scale. 27% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #97 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Touro College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Touro College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 27.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 13.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 20.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 7.0% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 15.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 5.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Touro College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Touro College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 10% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1220-1428

Applicants Submitting SAT 

10%
SAT Scores for Touro College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 620
Math 25th Percentile 600
Composite 25th Percentile 1220
SAT Scores for Touro College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 730
Math 75th Percentile 698
Composite 75th Percentile 1428
Average SAT Score 1320

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Touro College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Touro College is 1320 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1220-1428. Students who get into Touro College score in the top 22 percent of all SAT test takers..  Touro College ranks #26 in the state of New York and #160 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1320 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Touro College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1220 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1220, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1120, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Touro College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1320 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1324, you have around a 71% chance of being admitted. A 1428 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

Touro College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1428 and Above Good >82%
1324 to 1428 Avg + 71%-82%
1220 to 1324 Avg - 56%-71%
1116 to 1220 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 1116 Low <40%
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Touro College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

25-32 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

5%
ACT Scores for Touro College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 25
Math 25th Percentile 24
Composite 25th Percentile 25
ACT Scores for Touro College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 35
Math 75th Percentile 29
Composite 75th Percentile 32
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Touro College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Touro College is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 32.  The school ranks #39 in New York and #225 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

5 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Touro College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Touro College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Touro College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 71% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 84% with a 32 ACT score.

Touro College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >84%
28 to 32 Avg + 71%-84%
25 to 28 Avg - 59%-71%
22 to 25 Reach 45%-59%
Less than 22 Low <45%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Touro College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 994 529 1,530
Accepted 729 357 1,091
Acceptance Rate 73% 67% 71%
Enrolled 343 183 526
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 47% 51% 48%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Touro College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Touro College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Touro College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Touro College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Touro College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.17 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1320 on the SAT and 28 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196592 IPEDS survey data for Touro College.

Last updated February 24, 2024