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Spain's 2024 University Entrance Exam Results Highlight Regional and Gender Disparities

The Ministry of Universities reports a national average grade of 7.41, with women outperforming men and private schools slightly ahead of public institutions.

Alumnado esperando para hacer la ABAU.
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Overview

  • The 2024 PAU results show a national average grade of 7.41 in the general phase, with women averaging 7.65 compared to 7.40 for men.
  • Private school students slightly outperformed their public school counterparts, with 58% scoring 7 or higher compared to 50% in public schools.
  • The Region of Murcia achieved the highest average score at 7.88, followed by Extremadura at 7.80, while the Canary Islands ranked fourth lowest at 6.83.
  • Record participation was reported, with 341,831 students enrolled, 96% attending, and 90% passing the exams.
  • Plans for a standardized PAU format and evaluation criteria across Spain are advancing, with implementation set for 2026.