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Colleges That Superscore the SAT and ACT, Plus Score Choice Rules (Fall 2027)

By Jeremy M. Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep · Updated October 2026

We checked the score-use rules of 209 colleges on their own admissions pages for fall 2027 entry. Of the 196 that use test scores, 135 superscore the SAT and 128 superscore the ACT. Only 10 say they do not superscore the SAT and 21 say they do not superscore the ACT, including Georgetown, UT Austin, Texas A&M, Penn State, Michigan State and Wisconsin. Just 3 colleges require every score you have ever earned (Denison University, Florida Gulf Coast University and Syracuse University), while 25 ask you to send all scores and still superscore them.

Last verified October 17, 2026 against each college’s official admissions, testing policy and FAQ pages, plus state board rules for public systems. Next review January 2027.

Key takeaways

Superscoring is the norm. 124 of the 196 colleges that use scores superscore both tests, combining your best section scores from different test dates. That includes 34 of the 48 colleges that require testing, such as MIT, Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, Penn, Stanford and Johns Hopkins.
Several big public universities use a single sitting. Georgetown University, Michigan State University, Pennsylvania State University, Texas A&M University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Iowa, University of New Mexico, University of Texas at Austin and University of Wisconsin-Madison consider only your best score from one test date on the SAT.
The ACT is less often superscored. 8 colleges superscore the SAT but not the ACT: Carnegie Mellon University, Colorado College, Harvard University, Northwestern University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Swarthmore College, University of Delaware and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Score Choice is safe almost everywhere. Only Denison University, Florida Gulf Coast University and Syracuse University require all scores (Syracuse when you use SAT Score Choice). 17 colleges explicitly allow Score Choice, including Harvard, Princeton, Penn, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth and Duke.
Self-reporting saves money. 127 colleges accept self-reported scores for review and only ask for official reports if you enroll. 26 require official scores sent by the College Board or ACT, including USC, Texas A&M, UT Austin, Georgia, Maryland and Wisconsin.
Almost nobody combines the SAT and ACT. Harvey Mudd is the only college we found that combines its highest section scores across the two tests. Everywhere else, the SAT and ACT are superscored separately.

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Superscore the SAT

128

Superscore the ACT

Require all scores from every test date

Test free (scores not used for admission)

Jump to: What superscoring and Score Choice mean · Colleges that do not superscore · Colleges that want all scores · Full list · How it affects your application · Retake strategy · College by college details · FAQ

What superscoring, Score Choice and self-reporting mean

Superscoring means a college takes your highest section scores from different test dates and combines them into a new total. On the SAT, that is your best Reading and Writing score plus your best Math score. On the ACT, colleges average your best English, Math and Reading scores into a new composite (Science is optional on the enhanced ACT and most colleges leave it out). If you scored 680 Math in March and 720 in June, and 700 Reading and Writing in March and 660 in June, a superscoring college sees 1420 even though you never scored above 1380 on one day.

Single sitting means the college uses your best total score from one test date and does not mix sections across dates.

Score Choice is a College Board feature that lets you pick which SAT test dates to send. ACT lets you choose which test dates to send as well. Most colleges let you use these freely. A few require all scores, and some recommend sending every score because they superscore anyway, so a weak date cannot hurt you.

Self-reported scores are scores you type into the Common App or a college portal instead of paying to send an official report. Colleges that accept them ask for official reports only if you enroll, and a mismatch can cost you the offer.

Colleges that do not superscore the SAT or ACT

These colleges told applicants, on their own pages, that they use a single sitting or a single composite. If you apply to any of them, a second test date only helps if your total score on that one day goes up.

College	SAT superscore	ACT superscore	What the college says
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPA	Yes	No	Test flexible (Engineering, Dietrich, Heinz Information Systems, Mellon College of Science, Tepper) requires test scores but accepts SAT, ACT, AP, IB, Cambridge A Level, or French Baccalaureate.
Colorado CollegeCO	Yes	No	Reviews the best superscored SAT but the best single ACT composite (no ACT superscore).
Georgetown UniversityDC	No	No	Does not accept superscores.
Harvard UniversityMA	Yes	No	States it does not create superscores, but evaluates the highest SAT section scores across test dates and the strongest single ACT sitting.
Howard UniversityDC	Not stated	No	Does not superscore the ACT.
Michigan State UniversityMI	No	No	MSU considers the highest total SAT or composite ACT on file and does not combine subscores from different sittings.
Northwestern UniversityIL	Yes	No	The official testing FAQ was last written for the 2025-26 cycle.
Pennsylvania State UniversityPA	No	No	Does not superscore; uses the highest combined score from one single test date.
Princeton UniversityNJ	Not stated	No	Test optional for fall 2027 entry only; SAT or ACT will be required starting with the 2027-28 cycle (fall 2028 entry), with no minimum score.
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteNY	Yes	No	Test optional through the Fall 2030 cycle.
Swarthmore CollegePA	Yes	No	Superscores the SAT using the highest section scores across dates.
Texas A&M UniversityTX	No	No	Does not superscore; the highest total score from a single test date is considered.
University of Alabama at BirminghamAL	No	No	UAB does not superscore the ACT or SAT; the highest composite is considered.
University of DelawareDE	Yes	No	Superscores the SAT; uses the highest ACT composite rather than an ACT superscore.
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignIL	No	No	Applicants report their highest SAT total or ACT composite plus their highest sub-scores regardless of test date, and are told not to recalculate a new total or composite.
University of IowaIA	No	No	Superscores are not used for admission or scholarship consideration.
University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMN	Not stated	No	Test optional for freshman applicants through fall 2029.
University of New MexicoNM	No	No	Uses the highest available ACT Composite or highest SAT Total when necessary, rather than combining sections across dates.
University of Texas at AustinTX	No	No	Does not superscore; uses the highest score from one test date.
University of Wisconsin-MadisonWI	No	No	Does not superscore the ACT or SAT.
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMA	Yes	No	Returned to test optional after a 2021 to 2024 test blind pilot.

Colleges that require or recommend sending all scores

All scores required: Denison University, Florida Gulf Coast University and Syracuse University. Denison and Florida Gulf Coast ask for every section score from every sitting. Syracuse says that applicants using SAT Score Choice should be aware all test scores will be required.

All scores recommended: Auburn University, Barnard College, Boston College, Boston University, Centre College, Gonzaga University, Johns Hopkins University, Kennesaw State University, Loyola University Chicago, Macalester College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, North Carolina State University, Occidental College, Pepperdine University, Princeton University, Rice University, University of Arkansas, University of Florida, University of North Florida, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, University of the South (Sewanee), University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University, Wake Forest University and West Virginia University. Each of these colleges superscores, so sending every score lets them build your best combination. A low score from one date does not lower your result.

Explicitly allow Score Choice: Amherst College, Boston University, Claremont McKenna College, Columbia University, Connecticut College, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Harvey Mudd College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Swarthmore College, Tufts University, University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania. Everywhere else in the table, the college does not publish an all-scores rule, which means you can choose which dates to send.

The full list: superscore and Score Choice policies for fall 2027

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College	Fall 2027 policy	SAT superscore	ACT superscore	SAT Score Choice	ACT score choice	Self-reported scores	Official source
American UniversityNational university, DC	Test optional	Not stated	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	american.edu
Amherst CollegeLiberal arts college, MA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	amherst.edu
Arizona State UniversityNational university, AZ	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admission.asu.edu
Auburn UniversityNational university, AL	Required	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Official only	auburn.edu
Augusta UniversityNational university, GA	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	augusta.edu
Bard CollegeLiberal arts college, NY	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	bard.edu
Barnard CollegeLiberal arts college, NY · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	barnard.edu
Bates CollegeLiberal arts college, ME · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	bates.edu
Baylor UniversityNational university, TX	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.web.baylor.edu
Binghamton University (SUNY)National university, NY · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	binghamton.edu
Boston CollegeNational university, MA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	bc.edu
Boston UniversityNational university, MA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	Allowed	All recommended	Accepted	bu.edu
Bowdoin CollegeLiberal arts college, ME · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	bowdoin.edu
Brandeis UniversityNational university, MA · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	brandeis.edu
Brown UniversityNational university, RI · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admission.brown.edu
Bryn Mawr CollegeLiberal arts college, PA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	brynmawr.edu
Bucknell UniversityLiberal arts college, PA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	bucknell.edu
California Institute of TechnologyNational university, CA · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.caltech.edu
California State University (all campuses)Public university system, CA	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	calstate.edu
Carleton CollegeLiberal arts college, MN · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	carleton.edu
Carnegie Mellon UniversityNational university, PA · Profile	Test flexible	Yes	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	cmu.edu
Case Western Reserve UniversityNational university, OH · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	case.edu
Centre CollegeLiberal arts college, KY	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	centre.edu
Claremont McKenna CollegeLiberal arts college, CA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	cmc.edu
Clemson UniversityNational university, SC · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	clemson.edu
Colby CollegeLiberal arts college, ME · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	afa.colby.edu
Colgate UniversityLiberal arts college, NY · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	colgate.edu
College of the Holy CrossLiberal arts college, MA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	holycross.edu
Colorado CollegeLiberal arts college, CO · Profile	Test optional	Yes	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	coloradocollege.edu
Colorado School of MinesNational university, CO · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	undergraduate-admissions.mines.edu
Columbia University (Columbia College and Columbia Engineering)National university, NY · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu
Connecticut CollegeLiberal arts college, CT	Test optional	Yes	Not stated	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	conncoll.edu
Cornell UniversityNational university, NY · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	Allowed	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.cornell.edu
Dartmouth CollegeNational university, NH · Profile	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	Allowed	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.dartmouth.edu
Davidson CollegeLiberal arts college, NC · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	davidson.edu
Denison UniversityLiberal arts college, OH	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All required	All required	Accepted	denison.edu
DePauw UniversityLiberal arts college, IN	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	depauw.edu
Dickinson CollegeLiberal arts college, PA	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	dickinson.edu
Duke UniversityNational university, NC · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	admissions.duke.edu
Emory UniversityNational university, GA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	apply.emory.edu
Florida A&M UniversityNational university, FL	Required	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.famu.edu
Florida Atlantic UniversityNational university, FL	Required	Not stated	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	fau.edu
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityRegional university, FL	Required	Not stated	Not stated	All required	All required	Not stated	fgcu.edu
Florida International UniversityNational university, FL	Required	Not stated	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.fiu.edu
Florida Polytechnic UniversityRegional university, FL	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	floridapoly.edu
Florida State UniversityNational university, FL · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.fsu.edu
Fordham UniversityNational university, NY	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	fordham.edu
Franklin & Marshall CollegeLiberal arts college, PA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	fandm.edu
Furman UniversityLiberal arts college, SC	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	furman.edu
George Washington UniversityNational university, DC · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu
Georgetown UniversityNational university, DC · Profile	Required	No	No	Allowed	Allowed	Not stated	uadmissions.georgetown.edu
Georgia College & State UniversityRegional university, GA	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	gcsu.edu
Georgia Institute of TechnologyNational university, GA · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admission.gatech.edu
Georgia Southern UniversityNational university, GA	Required with exceptions	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	georgiasouthern.edu
Georgia State University (Atlanta campus)National university, GA	Required	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.gsu.edu
Gettysburg CollegeLiberal arts college, PA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	gettysburg.edu
Gonzaga UniversityNational university, WA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Official only	gonzaga.edu
Grinnell CollegeLiberal arts college, IA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	grinnell.edu
Hamilton CollegeLiberal arts college, NY · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	hamilton.edu
Harvard UniversityNational university, MA · Profile	Required with exceptions	Yes	No	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	college.harvard.edu
Harvey Mudd CollegeLiberal arts college, CA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	hmc.edu
Haverford CollegeLiberal arts college, PA · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	haverford.edu
Howard UniversityNational university, DC	Test optional	Not stated	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admission.howard.edu
Indiana University BloomingtonPublic flagship, IN · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	bloomington.iu.edu
Iowa State UniversityNational university, IA	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	iastate.edu
James Madison UniversityNational university, VA	Test optional	Yes	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	jmu.edu
Johns Hopkins UniversityNational university, MD · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	apply.jhu.edu
Kennesaw State UniversityNational university, GA	Required	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Official only	kennesaw.edu
Kenyon CollegeLiberal arts college, OH · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	kenyon.edu
Lafayette CollegeLiberal arts college, PA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.lafayette.edu
Lehigh UniversityNational university, PA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	www2.lehigh.edu
Louisiana State UniversityPublic flagship, LA	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	lsu.edu
Loyola University ChicagoNational university, IL	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	luc.edu
Macalester CollegeLiberal arts college, MN · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	macalester.edu
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNational university, MA · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	mitadmissions.org
Miami University (Ohio)National university, OH	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	miamioh.edu
Michigan State UniversityNational university, MI · Profile	Test optional	No	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.msu.edu
Middlebury CollegeLiberal arts college, VT · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	middlebury.edu
Mississippi State UniversityNational university, MS	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.msstate.edu
Morehouse CollegeLiberal arts college, GA	Not verified	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	morehouse.edu
Mount Holyoke CollegeLiberal arts college, MA	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	mtholyoke.edu
New College of FloridaLiberal arts college, FL	Required	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	catalog.ncf.edu
New York UniversityNational university, NY · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	nyu.edu
North Carolina State UniversityNational university, NC · Profile	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	admissions.ncsu.edu
Northeastern UniversityNational university, MA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.northeastern.edu
Northwestern UniversityNational university, IL · Profile	Test optional	Yes	No	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	admissions.northwestern.edu
Oberlin CollegeLiberal arts college, OH	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	oberlin.edu
Occidental CollegeLiberal arts college, CA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	oxy.edu
Ohio State University (Columbus)Public flagship, OH · Profile	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	undergrad.osu.edu
Pennsylvania State University (University Park)Public flagship, PA · Profile	Test optional	No	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	psu.edu
Pepperdine UniversityNational university, CA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	admission.pepperdine.edu
Pitzer CollegeLiberal arts college, CA	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	pitzer.edu
Pomona CollegeLiberal arts college, CA · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	pomona.edu
Princeton UniversityNational university, NJ · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	No	Allowed	All recommended	Official only	admission.princeton.edu
Purdue UniversityNational university, IN · Profile	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.purdue.edu
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteNational university, NY · Profile	Test optional	Yes	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	undergrad.admissions.rpi.edu
Rhodes CollegeLiberal arts college, TN	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	rhodes.edu
Rice UniversityNational university, TX · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	admission.rice.edu
Rochester Institute of TechnologyNational university, NY	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	rit.edu
Rutgers University-New BrunswickPublic flagship, NJ · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admissions.rutgers.edu
Santa Clara UniversityNational university, CA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	scu.edu
Scripps CollegeLiberal arts college, CA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	scrippscollege.edu
Skidmore CollegeLiberal arts college, NY	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	skidmore.edu
Smith CollegeLiberal arts college, MA · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	smith.edu
Southern Methodist UniversityNational university, TX	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	smu.edu
Spelman CollegeLiberal arts college, GA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	spelman.edu
St. Olaf CollegeLiberal arts college, MN	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	wp.stolaf.edu
Stanford UniversityNational university, CA · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admission.stanford.edu
Stony Brook University (SUNY)Public flagship, NY · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	stonybrook.edu
Swarthmore CollegeLiberal arts college, PA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	No	Allowed	No rule stated	Accepted	swarthmore.edu
Syracuse UniversityNational university, NY · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Not stated	All required	No rule stated	Not stated	syracuse.edu
Temple UniversityNational university, PA	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.temple.edu
Texas A&M UniversityNational university, TX · Profile	Test optional	No	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admissions.tamu.edu
Texas Christian UniversityNational university, TX	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.tcu.edu
Trinity College (CT)Liberal arts college, CT	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	trincoll.edu
Tufts UniversityNational university, MA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	admissions.tufts.edu
Tulane UniversityNational university, LA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admission.tulane.edu
UNC System (other 14 universities, e.g., App State, ECU, UNC Charlotte, UNCW)Public university system, NC	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	northcarolina.edu
Union College (NY)Liberal arts college, NY	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	union.edu
United States Air Force AcademyService academy, CO	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	usafa.edu
United States Coast Guard AcademyService academy, CT	Required	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	uscga.edu
United States Military Academy (West Point)Service academy, NY	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	westpoint.edu
United States Naval AcademyService academy, MD	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	usna.edu
University at Buffalo (SUNY)Public flagship, NY	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	buffalo.edu
University of AlabamaPublic flagship, AL	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.ua.edu
University of Alabama at BirminghamNational university, AL	Required with exceptions	No	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	uab.edu
University of Alaska FairbanksPublic flagship, AK	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	uaf.edu
University of ArizonaPublic flagship, AZ	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	arizona.edu
University of ArkansasPublic flagship, AR	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	admissions.uark.edu
University of California, BerkeleyPublic flagship, CA · Profile	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	admissions.berkeley.edu
University of California, DavisNational university, CA · Profile	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
University of California, IrvineNational university, CA · Profile	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
University of California, Los AngelesNational university, CA · Profile	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	admission.ucla.edu
University of California, MercedNational university, CA	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
University of California, RiversideNational university, CA	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
University of California, San DiegoNational university, CA · Profile	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
University of California, Santa BarbaraNational university, CA · Profile	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
University of California, Santa CruzNational university, CA	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
University of Central FloridaNational university, FL	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	ucf.edu
University of ChicagoNational university, IL · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu
University of Colorado BoulderPublic flagship, CO	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	colorado.edu
University of ConnecticutPublic flagship, CT · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admissions.uconn.edu
University of DelawarePublic flagship, DE	Test optional	Yes	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	udel.edu
University of FloridaPublic flagship, FL · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	admissions.ufl.edu
University of GeorgiaPublic flagship, GA · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admissions.uga.edu
University of Hawaii at ManoaPublic flagship, HI	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	manoa.hawaii.edu
University of HoustonNational university, TX	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	uh.edu
University of IdahoPublic flagship, ID	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	uidaho.edu
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignPublic flagship, IL · Profile	Test optional	No	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.illinois.edu
University of IowaPublic flagship, IA	Test optional	No	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.uiowa.edu
University of KansasPublic flagship, KS	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.ku.edu
University of KentuckyPublic flagship, KY	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admission.uky.edu
University of MainePublic flagship, ME	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	umaine.edu
University of Maryland, College ParkPublic flagship, MD · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admissions.umd.edu
University of Massachusetts AmherstPublic flagship, MA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	umass.edu
University of MiamiNational university, FL · Profile	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.miami.edu
University of MichiganPublic flagship, MI · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	admissions.umich.edu
University of Minnesota Twin CitiesPublic flagship, MN · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.tc.umn.edu
University of MississippiPublic flagship, MS	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	olemiss.edu
University of MissouriPublic flagship, MO	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.missouri.edu
University of MontanaPublic flagship, MT	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	umt.edu
University of Nebraska-LincolnPublic flagship, NE	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.unl.edu
University of Nevada, RenoPublic flagship, NV	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	unr.edu
University of New HampshirePublic flagship, NH	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admissions.unh.edu
University of New MexicoPublic flagship, NM	Test optional	No	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.unm.edu
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillPublic flagship, NC · Profile	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.unc.edu
University of North DakotaPublic flagship, ND	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	und.edu
University of North FloridaNational university, FL	Required	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	unf.edu
University of Notre DameNational university, IN · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.nd.edu
University of OklahomaPublic flagship, OK	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	ou.edu
University of OregonPublic flagship, OR	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.uoregon.edu
University of PennsylvaniaNational university, PA · Profile	Required with exceptions	Yes	Yes	Allowed	Allowed	Accepted	admissions.upenn.edu
University of PittsburghNational university, PA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	admissions.pitt.edu
University of Rhode IslandPublic flagship, RI	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	web.uri.edu
University of RichmondLiberal arts college, VA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admission.richmond.edu
University of RochesterNational university, NY · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.rochester.edu
University of San DiegoNational university, CA	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	sandiego.edu
University of South Carolina (Columbia)Public flagship, SC	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	sc.edu
University of South DakotaPublic flagship, SD	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	usd.edu
University of South FloridaNational university, FL	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	usf.edu
University of Southern CaliforniaNational university, CA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admission.usc.edu
University of Tennessee, KnoxvillePublic flagship, TN	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	All recommended	Accepted	admissions.utk.edu
University of Texas at AustinPublic flagship, TX · Profile	Required	No	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admissions.utexas.edu
University of Texas at DallasNational university, TX	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	enroll.utdallas.edu
University of the South (Sewanee)Liberal arts college, TN	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	new.sewanee.edu
University of UtahPublic flagship, UT	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.utah.edu
University of VermontPublic flagship, VT	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	uvm.edu
University of VirginiaPublic flagship, VA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	No rule stated	Accepted	admission.virginia.edu
University of Washington (Seattle)Public flagship, WA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admit.washington.edu
University of West FloridaNational university, FL	Required	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	uwf.edu
University of Wisconsin-MadisonPublic flagship, WI · Profile	Test optional	No	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Official only	admissions.wisc.edu
University of WyomingPublic flagship, WY	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	uwyo.edu
Vanderbilt UniversityNational university, TN · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	admissions.vanderbilt.edu
Vassar CollegeLiberal arts college, NY · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	vassar.edu
Villanova UniversityNational university, PA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	villanova.edu
Virginia TechNational university, VA · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	vt.edu
Wabash CollegeLiberal arts college, IN	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Not stated	wabash.edu
Wake Forest UniversityNational university, NC · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Accepted	admissions.wfu.edu
Washington and Lee UniversityLiberal arts college, VA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	wlu.edu
Washington State UniversityNational university, WA	Test free	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	Scores not used	admission.wsu.edu
Washington University in St. LouisNational university, MO · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.washu.edu
Wellesley CollegeLiberal arts college, MA · Profile	Test optional	Not stated	Not stated	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	wellesley.edu
Wesleyan UniversityLiberal arts college, CT · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	wesleyan.edu
West Virginia UniversityPublic flagship, WV	Test optional	Yes	Yes	All recommended	All recommended	Official only	wvu.edu
Whitman CollegeLiberal arts college, WA	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	whitman.edu
William & MaryNational university, VA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	wm.edu
Williams CollegeLiberal arts college, MA · Profile	Test optional	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	williams.edu
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteNational university, MA	Test optional	Yes	No	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	wpi.edu
Yale UniversityNational university, CT · Profile	Required	Yes	Yes	No rule stated	No rule stated	Accepted	admissions.yale.edu

147 test optional, 33 required, 14 required with exceptions, 1 test flexible, 13 test free and 1 not verified for fall 2027. Testing policies match our list of colleges that require the SAT or ACT.

How superscoring and Score Choice affect your application

At superscoring colleges, every extra sitting can only help. Your best Math and your best Reading and Writing are combined no matter when you earned them, so a student who raises Math on the second test and Reading and Writing on the third presents a stronger total than any single day. That is why most selective colleges, including those that just reinstated testing, tell applicants to send everything.

At single-sitting colleges, plan for one strong day. Georgetown, UT Austin, Texas A&M, Penn State, Michigan State, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, New Mexico and UAB use the best total from one date. For these schools, prepare both sections together and treat every test date as a full attempt.

Test optional colleges still read scores closely when you send them. Many of them superscore, and several use scores for merit scholarships, honors programs or course placement even when admission is test optional. Examples include Miami University’s Presidential Fellows, Tulane’s merit awards, Penn State’s accelerated premed program and Pitt’s guaranteed admission programs for medicine and dental medicine.

Some public universities use scores as minimums or guarantees. Florida and Georgia public universities require scores with published section minimums, the UNC System requires scores below a 2.8 weighted GPA, and Kansas, Iowa State, Houston and Nebraska use scores as one route to assured admission. Check the details for each school below.

Do not self-calculate a superscore unless asked. MIT, Tulane, Mount Holyoke and Binghamton tell applicants to report each sitting as it happened and let the college combine them. Yale and Cornell accept the ACT superscore that ACT itself provides.

A retake strategy built around superscoring

Because most colleges superscore, ConnectPrep plans for two or three official tests and targets sections, not totals. We simplify and deconstruct each section so a student can raise one score at a time:

First sitting: a full attempt after core prep, usually the spring of junior year, to set a baseline on both sections.
Second sitting: focused prep on the weaker section while maintaining the stronger one. At superscoring colleges, only the higher section counts.
Third sitting, if needed: by October of senior year for early applications. Check your list for single-sitting colleges first, since for those the whole test still matters.

See the remaining dates in our SAT and ACT test dates calendar, map the timeline in our SAT prep planner, decide between the tests with our SAT vs ACT comparison, and check whether your colleges want ACT Science in our ACT Science requirements list.

College by college details

How each college says it uses test scores, plus the nuances that matter when you send them. Each entry cites the college’s own pages.

American University

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants choose on the Common App or Coalition App whether AU should consider their scores, and AU says classroom performance is the most important factor. Applying without scores does not affect merit award consideration or admission to the AU Honors Program.

Good to know: For ACT exams taken after March 2026, AU superscores English, Math, and Reading across the Classic and enhanced ACT; Science is not required and Science and Writing are considered separately. Students graduating from high schools outside the U.S. are not required to submit SAT or ACT. Admitted students who self-report must send official scores if they enroll.

Sources: american.edu · american.edu.

Amherst College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Testing is an optional part of the application and, when submitted, is only one element of a comprehensive, holistic review.

Good to know: Considers the highest score in each section, including across the legacy and enhanced ACT. ACT Science is optional on the enhanced ACT. Enrolling students must send official reports for any self-reported scores, and discrepancies may lead to withdrawal of the offer.

Sources: amherst.edu. See the Amherst College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Arizona State University

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are not required but may be submitted for course placement or as supplemental information. An ACT of 22 (24 nonresident) or SAT of 1120 (1180 nonresident) is one way to meet the aptitude requirement, alongside top 25% class rank or a 3.00 competency GPA.

Good to know: Test scores can also satisfy most course competency requirements. Some degree programs have higher aptitude requirements and may require ACT or SAT scores.

Sources: admission.asu.edu · admission.asu.edu.

Auburn University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Admission review considers cumulative high school GPA along with ACT or SAT scores, and only the best testing result is used for admissions and scholarship consideration. Official scores must arrive by the Dec. 1, 2026 early action deadline for scholarship consideration, and updated scores received by Jan. 11, 2027 may be considered for additional scholarships.

Good to know: Accepts the ACT Superscore Report and calculates superscores from individual ACT reports; SAT superscore uses highest EBRW and Math across sittings. Sending all scores is recommended but not required. Official scores must come directly from the testing agency; scores on transcripts are not accepted. Writing sections not required. No preference between SAT and ACT.

Sources: auburn.edu · auburn.edu.

Augusta University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants must submit SAT, ACT, or CLT scores, and Augusta superscores to use the highest scores submitted. Minimum scores are SAT 480 EBRW and 440 Math, or ACT 17 English or Reading and 17 Math, and meeting minimums does not guarantee admission.

Good to know: Accepts the CLT (minimums 36 Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing, 13 Quantitative Reasoning). Only one test is required. Page instructs applicants to send official scores from their College Board or ACT account.

Sources: augusta.edu.

Bard College

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Bard says not sending scores will never count against an applicant, and submitted scores inform review in only a very small fraction of the applications that include them. Applicants are advised to submit only if scores accurately reflect their academic abilities.

Good to know: Test optional for more than 50 years. Scores can be self-reported in the Common App or Coalition with Scoir testing section or uploaded to the Bard portal; official reports are not required.

Sources: bard.edu · bard.edu.

Barnard College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Test scores are only one component of application review and are never used as a sole criterion for selection. Only the highest scores are used in review.

Good to know: Test optional for the 2027 first-year and transfer cycles. Superscores SAT by section and recalculates an ACT composite from highest section scores; applicants should not calculate their own ACT superscore. Recommends sending entire testing history. Enrolling first-years must submit official scores.

Sources: barnard.edu. See the Barnard College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Bates College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Bates practices holistic admission and does not state how submitted scores are weighed.

Good to know: Test optional since 1984. Automatically considers highest section scores from different test dates. Self-reported scores can be entered in the Common App or Coalition App or emailed as screenshots; official scores are required upon enrollment and discrepancies may lead to rescinding admission.

Sources: bates.edu · bates.edu. See the Bates College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Baylor University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Baylor values test scores as distinguishing factors in its large applicant pool, and scores are considered in merit scholarship review. Scores can help satisfy entrance requirements for some courses (such as pre-calculus, calculus, chemistry, and English) and some majors.

Good to know: Test optional policy is described as subject to change. As of April 2025, ACT superscores no longer include Science. Scores previously sent are not considered if the student applies test optional. Test optional admits are asked to submit any scores by May 1 for research, which will not affect admission or scholarship decisions.

Sources: admissions.web.baylor.edu · admissions.web.baylor.edu.

Binghamton University (SUNY)

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Binghamton states it is test optional (SAT/ACT not required) and does not describe how submitted scores are weighed in review.

Good to know: Combines highest section scores from multiple administrations of the same test type; does not combine SAT with ACT. SAT scores may be self-reported through the status checker (do not self-report a superscore); ACT self-reporting not addressed. Athletes, international students, and students living outside the U.S. must send official scores. Enrolling students who self-reported must send official scores by May 15.

Sources: binghamton.edu. See the Binghamton University (SUNY) profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Boston College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Scores are one factor among many, never the sole determinant of admission, and are considered in light of the applicant's home, school, and community environments. BC says scores add measurable value in predicting academic success and encourages students who test to submit.

Good to know: Considers only the highest score from each section. ACT Science is optional and not counted in the composite; English, Math, and Reading are superscored across Classic and enhanced ACT. Recommends listing all SAT and ACT scores earned. Enrolling students must submit official reports for all self-reported scores.

Sources: bc.edu. See the Boston College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Boston University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Admission is holistic and no decision is based solely on a test score. The test optional policy covers all undergraduate schools and colleges and all scholarship programs.

Good to know: Test optional for applicants through fall 2028 and spring 2029. Uses highest section scores regardless of date and recalculates an ACT composite. SAT Score Choice is accepted, though BU strongly recommends submitting scores from each administration; recommends all ACT administrations. The decision to include scores cannot be changed after submitting. Self-reported scores must be verified with official reports before enrolling.

Sources: bu.edu · bu.edu. See the Boston University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Bowdoin College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: For candidates who submit, test scores are reviewed along with other indicators of academic ability. Applicants decide for themselves whether their results accurately reflect their ability.

Good to know: Superscores SAT by section and recalculates an ACT composite from highest English, Reading, and Math; ACT Science is not included. Applicants may choose some test types and not others for review (for example SAT but not ACT). Scores verified for all enrolling students.

Sources: bowdoin.edu. See the Bowdoin College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Brandeis University

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Test scores are one factor among many for applicants who choose to have them considered, and all applicants are considered for merit scholarships and academic programs regardless of whether they submit scores.

Good to know: Test optional since 2013. Applicants indicate on the Common App whether they want scores considered. All entering first-year students must submit scores over the summer before matriculating, for Brandeis research. Self-reported scores must be verified with official scores before enrolling.

Sources: brandeis.edu · brandeis.edu. See the Brandeis University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Brown University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are one factor in a whole person admission process, described as not determinative but informative, and are considered in the context from which each student is applying. There are no minimum scores required.

Good to know: Testing required for first-year applicants since the 2024-25 cycle. Brown will superscore the SAT, the ACT, or both. SAT Essay and ACT Writing optional; ACT Science optional. Early Decision applicants must test by the last October date and Regular Decision by the last December date. Enrolling students must send official scores.

Sources: admission.brown.edu · admission.brown.edu. See the Brown University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Bryn Mawr College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants may apply without SAT or ACT scores. Scores that admitted students submit after enrolling are not reviewed by the Office of Admissions and are used solely for academic advising and placement.

Good to know: Considers the highest section scores submitted, irrespective of test date. Self-reported scores are accepted when official scores cannot be sent; enrolling students must submit official scores (March 1 for ED, June 1 for RD). Test optional policy does not apply to English proficiency tests.

Sources: brynmawr.edu · brynmawr.edu.

Bucknell University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores not submitted with the application are not used in the admission decision, and applicants are considered for all merit scholarships whether or not they submit scores. Scores submitted after enrollment are used only to assess the test optional program.

Good to know: Test optional pilot extended through the 2027-28 cycle. SAT superscore combines best Reading and Writing and best Math across dates; ACT uses the best score in each subject across attempts. Applicants may ask Bucknell not to consider scores already sent. Enrolled students who have taken the SAT or ACT must submit verified scores.

Sources: bucknell.edu · bucknell.edu.

California Institute of Technology

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are one data point in a holistic review, considered in context. Caltech does not consider composite scores; it reviews each subscore, and high scores are shown to readers only as a bucket (Bucket A: 780 to 800 SAT or 35 to 36 ACT; Bucket B: 750 to 770 SAT or 33 to 34 ACT) while lower scores are shown exactly.

Good to know: Testing requirement reinstated in April 2024. Accepts a superscore. ACT Writing and Science not required. Testing deadlines: QuestBridge by October 31, 2026; Restrictive Early Action by November 30, 2026; Regular Decision by December 31, 2026.

Sources: admissions.caltech.edu · admissions.caltech.edu. See the California Institute of Technology profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

California State University (all campuses)

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

How scores are used: CSU no longer uses ACT or SAT scores in determining admission eligibility at any campus; campuses weigh a-g GPA and supplemental factors. After admission, scores may be used as one of the measures to place students in math/quantitative reasoning and English courses.

Good to know: Test free: Board of Trustees amended Title 5 in March 2022 to discontinue test scores in undergraduate admission. Placement use is stated in the 2024-2025 CSU Admission Handbook.

Sources: calstate.edu · calstate.edu.

Carleton College

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are reviewed holistically in the context of other application materials and help the committee judge candidates' academic abilities.

Good to know: Permanent test optional policy adopted in 2025. Requires the full results of the SAT or ACT when submitted. Writing section not required. Enrolling students must submit official score reports.

Sources: carleton.edu · carleton.edu. See the Carleton College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Carnegie Mellon University

Test flexible SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: CMU takes a holistic approach in which no single grade, score, or activity guarantees or disqualifies a candidate. Requirements vary by college: most colleges are test flexible, computer science requires SAT or ACT, and Fine Arts is test optional.

Good to know: Test flexible (Engineering, Dietrich, Heinz Information Systems, Mellon College of Science, Tepper) requires test scores but accepts SAT, ACT, AP, IB, Cambridge A Level, or French Baccalaureate. Griffin School of Computer Science requires SAT or ACT. College of Fine Arts is test optional with portfolio or audition. Allows SAT superscoring but cannot accept superscored ACT results. Official reports required only if admitted and enrolling.

Sources: cmu.edu. See the Carnegie Mellon University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Case Western Reserve University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applications receive holistic review, and applicants choose whether to send scores. Testing is not required for admission, the Pre-Professional Scholars Program, or scholarship and financial aid consideration.

Good to know: Uses the highest score in each section of the SAT and ACT across test dates. Applicants can switch between submitting scores and test optional until two weeks before decision release. Enrolling students confirm scores with official reports.

Sources: case.edu · case.edu. See the Case Western Reserve University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Centre College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Scores are considered only if they improve the evaluation; otherwise they are ignored, and not submitting does not hurt the application. Non-submitters receive full consideration for merit and premier scholarships.

Good to know: Applicants who tested more than once should submit all scores, and Centre adds the highest section scores together. Self-report by emailing a screenshot or PDF of the score report. Testing choice can be changed until the application deadline. International applicants do not need the SAT or ACT.

Sources: centre.edu.

Claremont McKenna College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: CMC neither rejects nor accepts applicants solely on test scores, which are a single data point in the academic assessment. Non-submitters are not disadvantaged in admission or merit scholarship review.

Good to know: Test optional extended through the Fall 2027 entry term; CMC returns to test required for the Fall 2028 cycle. Superscores the highest section scores across dates but does not superscore across SAT and ACT. Applicants self-report all sections from each test date they want considered (score choice implied, not named). SAT Essay, ACT Writing and ACT Science not needed. Non-submitters who enroll must send scores for research only.

Sources: cmc.edu · cmc.edu. See the Claremont McKenna College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Clemson University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants are not required to submit a test score to be considered for admission. Applicants may choose whether scores are considered and can change that preference by November 1 (Early Action) or January 10 (Regular Decision and scholarship consideration).

Good to know: Only official scores sent electronically by the testing agency are accepted. ACT superscore uses the highest English, Reading and Math scores; Science is not in the superscore but is available for supplemental review. SAT or ACT essay not required.

Sources: clemson.edu · clemson.edu. See the Clemson University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Colby College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Whether to submit scores is entirely up to the applicant. Colby does not describe further how scores factor into decisions.

Good to know: Superscores all exams, including the ACT, and includes ACT individual section retest results in the superscore. Admitted students who submitted scores must provide official reports before enrolling.

Sources: afa.colby.edu · afa.colby.edu. See the Colby College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Colgate University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitting scores is optional and non-submitters are at no disadvantage; Colgate evaluates academic achievement through the other parts of the application. Applicants indicate on the application whether they want scores considered.

Good to know: Self-report on the Common App, Coalition on Scoir or QuestBridge, or email score reports. Admitted applicants who chose to have scores considered must send official scores. ACT Science and Writing are reported separately from the composite.

Sources: colgate.edu. See the Colgate University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

College of the Holy Cross

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitting scores is completely optional and non-submitters are not at any disadvantage. Optional items can provide context for the admission team.

Good to know: Test optional since the class entering in fall 2006. Self-report on the Common App or Coalition Application, or have scores sent.

Sources: holycross.edu · holycross.edu.

Colorado College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are considered only if they strengthen the application; scores that could hurt are not considered, there are no minimums, and scores are never the deciding factor. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships regardless of testing choice.

Good to know: Reviews the best superscored SAT but the best single ACT composite (no ACT superscore). If an applicant opts out, score sections are hidden from reviewers. Enrolled students with official scores must submit them.

Sources: coloradocollege.edu · coloradocollege.edu. See the Colorado College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Colorado School of Mines

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants receive equal consideration in holistic admission and merit scholarship review with or without scores. Merit scholarships are primarily based on unweighted GPA and the highest submitted test score, or GPA alone for non-submitters.

Good to know: Combines highest section scores across test dates. Any score submitted with the application will be considered. Scores on transcripts are not reviewed. Discrepancies between self-reported and official scores may lead to rescinded admission. Later scores accepted by email before Feb. 15 of senior year.

Sources: undergraduate-admissions.mines.edu. See the Colorado School of Mines profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Columbia University (Columbia College and Columbia Engineering)

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Scores of applicants who opt in are considered in holistic review, but submitting does not by itself give an advantage and non-submitters are not disadvantaged. There are no minimum test score requirements.

Good to know: Test optional for the 2026-27 cycle (fall 2027 entry); testing becomes required starting with the 2027-28 cycle, with waivers available. ACT superscore composite is calculated with and without Science. Once an applicant answers yes to score consideration, it cannot be changed to no.

Sources: undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu · undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu. See the Columbia University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Connecticut College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Applicants are encouraged to submit scores if they are representative of their achievement and will enhance the application, and non-submitters are not penalized. Under a no harm policy, applicants can consent to the committee switching them to no tests if scores weaken their academic profile.

Good to know: Policy says it superscores the SAT and uses the combined highest composite score from the ACT; ACT superscoring is not stated explicitly. Asks applicants to send scores from every date with their best section scores. Recommends scores from within the last 36 months. Official scores required at enrollment.

Sources: conncoll.edu.

Cornell University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Applicants are reviewed holistically, and scores considered alongside GPA, rigor, activities, essays and recommendations help create a more complete picture of the applicant.

Good to know: First-year applicants must submit SAT or ACT; recruited athletes must submit official scores; not required for transfers. Participates in College Board Score Choice. Considers the ACT-provided superscore and highest section scores across all dates, and asks applicants to choose the ACT superscore option when sending. ACT Science not required. Enrolling students must verify with official scores.

Sources: admissions.cornell.edu. See the Cornell University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Dartmouth College

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Testing helps Dartmouth understand academic preparation alongside the school report and recommendations. Contextualized testing is one factor but never the primary factor.

Good to know: SAT or ACT required since the Class of 2029; students attending high school outside the U.S. may instead meet the requirement with AP, IB, A-Level or national exam results. Superscores automatically regardless of test date or format. ACT superscore composite uses English, Math and Reading only; Science and Writing optional. Official scores required before enrolling.

Sources: admissions.dartmouth.edu · admissions.dartmouth.edu. See the Dartmouth College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Davidson College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants alone decide whether to submit, and Davidson says it is test optional and means it. Test results may also be used for academic advising and institutional research.

Good to know: Permanently test optional. Superscores by combining the highest subsections across test dates. Self-report via Common App, Coalition or QuestBridge, or email scanned reports. Davidson verifies scores for enrolling submitters, and all enrolling students must send official scores if available.

Sources: davidson.edu · davidson.edu. See the Davidson College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Denison University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All required

How scores are used: Denison uses a no harm policy: strong scores can strengthen an application and scores that do not help are ignored. Non-submitters get additional weight on the rigor of and performance in their high school curriculum.

Good to know: Applicants who submit must send all section scores for each time they took a test, and Denison recalculates the superscore from all scores. Self-reporting accepted; enrolling students must send an official report.

Sources: denison.edu · denison.edu.

DePauw University

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitting or not submitting scores does not disadvantage applicants, and submitted scores are reviewed as a component of the academic record. Test optional applicants are still considered for merit scholarships.

Good to know: Test optional for first-year and transfer applicants from public, private or charter schools. Accepts self-reported scores, the student score report, official scores, or scores on the high school transcript. Catalog states international students generally must submit the SAT or ACT, with exceptions.

Sources: depauw.edu · depauw.edu.

Dickinson College

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants choose whether to submit scores; without them, review focuses on the high school record, recommendations, application and essay. Scores are listed as an optional credential.

Good to know: Test optional since 1994. Self-reported scores accepted since 2018; official scores required if the student enrolls. ACT Science not required. Homeschoolers, international students and athletes are not required to submit scores.

Sources: dickinson.edu · dickinson.edu.

Duke University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Decisions are based on comprehensive application materials with or without scores, and applicants who apply without scores are not disadvantaged. For students who submit both SAT and ACT, Duke considers the best score.

Good to know: Test optional for the 2026-27 cycle. Considers highest section scores regardless of date and creates a new ACT composite by averaging them. ACT Science encouraged for STEM applicants and considered as additional information. Essay scores optional. Official scores required only from enrolling students.

Sources: admissions.duke.edu · admissions.duke.edu. See the Duke University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Emory University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are reviewed as a demonstration of academic preparation, within the context of the application. If an applicant chooses not to have scores considered, no scores are reviewed, including self-reported or transcript scores.

Good to know: SAT superscore uses the highest section scores across submitted attempts; ACT superscore averages the best subject scores, and Emory considers the highest composite with or without Science. Writing not required. Scores from February or later cannot be considered for Regular Decision. Negative discrepancies with official scores may lead to withdrawal of admission.

Sources: apply.emory.edu · apply.emory.edu. See the Emory University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Florida A&M University

Required SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: SAT, ACT or CLT scores are required for all freshman applicants and are reviewed with the weighted core GPA. Published middle 50% ranges are not strict minimums.

Good to know: FAMU states it is not test optional; Florida Board of Governors Regulation 6.002 requires SAT, ACT or CLT scores. The CLT is accepted. Self-reporting (STARS) is described for coursework and grades only.

Sources: admissions.famu.edu · flbog.edu.

Florida Atlantic University

Required SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Test scores are one admission factor alongside GPA, core course grades, course selection, college readiness and class rank. Merit scholarships use minimum GPA and SAT, ACT or CLT thresholds, though meeting them does not guarantee an award.

Good to know: Required under Florida Board of Governors Regulation 6.002; CLT accepted. ACT composite or composite superscore uses English, Math and Reading only; Science not required. Self-report via the Future Owl Portal, except nursing applicants and high school graduates, who must send official scores.

Sources: fau.edu · fau.edu.

Florida Gulf Coast University

Required SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: All required

How scores are used: Initial review is based on weighted high school GPA and performance on standardized admission tests; meeting minimums does not guarantee admission and students below desired GPA and test levels may be placed in a hold status. Test scores are required for Freshman Merit Awards.

Good to know: Freshman page says you must send all test scores, including sub-scores. Accepts SAT, ACT, or CLT. Scores are optional only for the A.A. degree option. Scores submitted after February are not guaranteed consideration.

Sources: fgcu.edu · catalog.fgcu.edu.

Florida International University

Required SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: An SAT, ACT, or CLT score is required for first time in college admission and is one factor in the admissions decision alongside academic preparation, advanced coursework, involvement, and goals. Scores must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for merit scholarships.

Good to know: ACT composite superscore uses only the highest English, math, and reading scores regardless of exam date; ACT Science not required. FAQ says FIU counts the best individual SAT/ACT sections when reviewing scholarship requirements. SAT and ACT scores on an official high school transcript are accepted as official.

Sources: admissions.fiu.edu · admissions.fiu.edu.

Florida Polytechnic University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants submit official SAT, ACT, and/or CLT scores, which are used in the admission decision. The page does not publish a cutoff or describe how scores are weighed.

Good to know: Superscores all three exams (SAT, ACT, CLT) using highest section scores. ACT composite from April 2025 on uses English, Math, and Reading; Science is optional. SAT and ACT scores valid if taken within the last five years. Scans or photos of scores can be emailed via Point Click Send.

Sources: floridapoly.edu · flbog.edu.

Florida State University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Admission is holistic and no single criterion guarantees admission; test scores are reviewed with transcripts, GPA, course rigor, and the high school profile, in the context of the applicant's school. Admitted students without a test score are not eligible for first-year merit scholarships from the Office of Admissions.

Good to know: Superscores ACT, CLT, and SAT using highest sub scores from every test date; lower scores from any date will not hurt the decision. Self-report through the FSU Admissions Portal form only, not the Common App. ACT composite uses English, Math, and Reading. February is the last test date used for admission.

Sources: admissions.fsu.edu · admissions.fsu.edu. See the Florida State University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Fordham University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: If submitted, scores are only one among many factors in the academic evaluation, and applicants who do not submit are not penalized. Scores are not required for merit scholarships or honors programs.

Good to know: Superscores multiple administrations of the same test type. Self-report only through the applicant portal form. Testing policy page text still references Fall 2025, but a March 2026 Fordham News article says Fordham will stay test optional for the foreseeable future.

Sources: fordham.edu · now.fordham.edu.

Franklin & Marshall College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are evaluated holistically under a no harm approach, meaning they are considered only if they strengthen the application and are never the decisive factor. For test optional applicants, the weight of scores is redistributed to other parts of the application.

Good to know: Superscores, taking the highest score for each section even from different test dates. Self-reported scores accepted; verified scores required at enrollment. SAT/ACT essay optional. Test optional for more than 30 years.

Sources: fandm.edu.

Furman University

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are considered in a holistic review along with grades, rigor of curriculum, activities, and potential contribution to the community. Test optional applicants' scores are not used in review.

Good to know: If multiple test results are submitted, the Admission Committee selects the scores that offer the greatest advantage. Accepts scores reported on the application or emailed as a PDF; enrolling students must submit official scores. Opt out of score review on the Furman Common App supplement.

Sources: furman.edu.

George Washington University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are considered in a manner consistent with the other documents in the application. Scores are not required for special programs or merit scholarships, except the B.A./B.S.-M.D. program.

Good to know: Superscores SAT and ACT using highest section scores regardless of test date, but does not recalculate a new composite from subsection scores on different dates. Scores must be sent directly from College Board or ACT. Required for B.A./B.S.-M.D. applicants, homeschooled applicants, and students from narrative evaluation schools. Test choice can be changed only within 2 weeks of applying.

Sources: undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu · undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu. See the George Washington University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Georgetown University

Required SAT superscore: No ACT superscore: No Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: SAT or ACT scores are required as part of Georgetown's holistic application review. Only the EBRW and Math portions of the SAT are considered, and the ACT writing section is not considered.

Good to know: Does not accept superscores. Requires submission of at least one full SAT or ACT; only one full exam's scores are required. Official scores must be sent from College Board or ACT. ACT Science not required but highly recommended, especially for science majors.

Sources: uadmissions.georgetown.edu · uadmissions.georgetown.edu. See the Georgetown University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Georgia College & State University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Admission is holistic, examining the applicant's entire portfolio. University System of Georgia minimums apply (SAT Math 440 and EBRW 480, ACT Math 17 and English 17, or CLT equivalents), and meeting them does not guarantee admission.

Good to know: Superscores multiple scores of the same test type; does not combine ACT and SAT into a single superscore. Accepts SAT, ACT, or CLT with no preference. Self-report only tests already taken; official reports due by April 1 for enrolling students, and discrepancies may lead to rescinded offers.

Sources: gcsu.edu.

Georgia Institute of Technology

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: All first-year applicants must submit at least one SAT or ACT, and scores are part of a holistic review where tests are only one of many factors. The admission blog says scores are not the primary driver of decisions.

Good to know: Uses the highest section scores: SAT EBRW and Math; ACT English, Math, and Reading (Science and Writing not used); the word superscore is not used. Self-reporting is highly recommended; scores on transcripts or sent by email, fax, or mail are not used. CLT accepted only as additional information and does not replace the SAT/ACT requirement.

Sources: admission.gatech.edu · sites.gatech.edu. See the Georgia Institute of Technology profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Georgia Southern University

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Test scores are required for admission to the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses, and the university looks at subscores for each test against minimums (SAT EBRW 480 and Math 440; ACT English or Reading 17 and Math 17; CLT equivalents). Scores are not required for University College admission at the East Georgia, Statesboro Center, and Liberty locations.

Good to know: Scores should be sent from the testing agency.

Sources: georgiasouthern.edu · georgiasouthern.edu.

Georgia State University (Atlanta campus)

Required SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are combined with the high school curriculum GPA into a Freshman Index used for University System of Georgia eligibility, with minimums of SAT EBRW 480 and Math 440, ACT English or Reading 17 and Math 17, and an index of 2500; meeting minimums does not guarantee admission. Scores are required for merit scholarships but are not considered when selecting Stamps and Presidential scholarship finalists.

Good to know: Applicants for Fall 2026 and beyond are required to submit SAT or ACT scores; the GPA based test optional option applied only through Summer 2026. States that your highest score(s) will be used. Self-reported scores must match official scores, which are required before orientation. CLT not mentioned.

Sources: admissions.gsu.edu · admissions.gsu.edu.

Gettysburg College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are considered using the highest section scores across all test dates. Each applicant is reviewed individually, with the academic record, essay, and recommendations all considered.

Good to know: Applicants choose test optional or not on the Common App Gettysburg Member Screen. Self-reported scores are superscored across all test dates. English proficiency tests are not superscored.

Sources: gettysburg.edu.

Gonzaga University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Submitted scores are one part of a holistic review. Students have the same access to admission, automatic merit scholarships, special scholarships, Honors, and direct admission to nursing without scores.

Good to know: Recalculates an ACT composite by averaging the highest subsection scores, and does the same for SAT sections; lower subscores are not considered. Asks applicants to provide all scores. Requires more than self-reported scores, but a screenshot of the online score report showing test date, name, and email is accepted. Homeschooled students with fewer than 30 semester credits must submit SAT or ACT. ACT Science optional.

Sources: gonzaga.edu.

Grinnell College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: There are no minimum test score requirements; a high SAT or ACT score can offset a low GPA, and without a score the college looks closely at grades in the context of course rigor. Applicants must state by the deadline whether they will submit scores and cannot change that preference afterward.

Good to know: Considers best superscored ACT composite and best superscored SAT Math and ERW scores. Official score required before arriving on campus for those who self-report. ACT Science and essay optional.

Sources: grinnell.edu · grinnell.edu. See the Grinnell College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Hamilton College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Admission is holistic and no single criterion determines the outcome; without scores, the committee weighs grades, rigor, involvement, and writing more heavily and will not assume scores fall below expectations. Applicants are encouraged to submit if scores strengthen the application.

Good to know: Superscores both SAT and ACT. Self-reported scores accepted in the application or by emailed screenshot/PDF; enrolling students must send official results by July 1. ACT Science not required.

Sources: hamilton.edu · hamilton.edu. See the Hamilton College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Harvard University

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: No Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Scores are reviewed with the rest of the application and in the context of the applicant's school, community, and educational background; there are no score cutoffs. Harvard states SAT and ACT scores are among the strongest predictors of Harvard grades.

Good to know: States it does not create superscores, but evaluates the highest SAT section scores across test dates and the strongest single ACT sitting. College Board Score Choice and the ACT equivalent may be used. AP, IB, A-Level, or national exam results may substitute only in exceptional cases when the SAT/ACT is not accessible. Official scores required on enrollment.

Sources: college.harvard.edu · college.harvard.edu. See the Harvard University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Harvey Mudd College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Applicants choose a testing plan; if they opt in, scores are viewable by the application reviewer. Students who do not or cannot submit scores will not be at a disadvantage.

Good to know: Considers highest section scores across sittings and will combine highest section scores between the ACT and SAT. Applicants may submit only their highest section scores. Self-report on the Common App or the HMC Applicant Hub. Can switch to having scores considered up to 5 days after the deadline, but not the reverse. First-year page states test optional for Fall 2027.

Sources: hmc.edu · hmc.edu. See the Harvey Mudd College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Haverford College

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Not submitting scores has no negative impact on the application. Submitted tests can help the college evaluate applicants in comparison to students taught in many different secondary schools.

Good to know: Self-reported or official scores accepted with no preference; official scores required after enrollment, and discrepancies may jeopardize enrollment.

Sources: haverford.edu · haverford.edu. See the Haverford College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Howard University

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Students who do not submit test scores are not at a disadvantage, including for the Karsh STEM program, and test optional applicants remain eligible for scholarship consideration. The test optional policy does not extend to joint degree programs such as BS/MD, BS/DDS, and BA/JD.

Good to know: Does not superscore the ACT. Only official scores from the testing agency are considered; self-reported scores, counselor score reports, and scores on transcripts are not. Last test dates considered: October for early action and early decision, December for regular decision. Essay section not required.

Sources: admission.howard.edu.

Indiana University Bloomington

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are considered only if the applicant opts in, and classroom performance in rigorous coursework remains the most important factor. Students who do not submit scores receive full consideration for admission.

Good to know: SAT superscore uses highest reading and math section scores; ACT (and CLT) superscore combines highest subtest scores into a new composite. IU says it prefers that students share available scores. Offers and scholarships based on self-reported scores are contingent on official scores that match or exceed them.

Sources: bloomington.iu.edu. See the Indiana University Bloomington profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Iowa State University

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Admission is based on the Regent Admission Index (RAI), which includes ACT composite (SAT converted to ACT equivalent) when scores are reported; an RAI of 245 or higher with core courses guarantees admission. Without scores, admission is based on high school GPA and core course completion.

Good to know: CLT scores may be submitted but are not calculated into the RAI for 2026-27 entry terms. Homeschool applicants who submit scores must send them from the testing agency.

Sources: iastate.edu · catalog.iastate.edu.

James Madison University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: JMU does not require the SAT or ACT, and applicants who do not submit scores are not penalized in admission, scholarship, or Honors College review. When submitted, the committee uses the highest math and verbal scores from any test administration.

Good to know: Official scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency by the application deadline. Student athletes can ask that scores not be used in admission review.

Sources: jmu.edu · jmu.edu.

Johns Hopkins University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Scores are one component of holistic review, considered alongside the transcript, AP or IB results, and course rigor in the context of the applicant's school. Hopkins considers the applicant's most competitive testing profile.

Good to know: Superscores SAT Math and EBRW and ACT English, Math, and Reading; ACT Science and Writing are not included. Says applicants should report all available scores. Official reports required only for admitted students who enroll. Transfer applicants do not submit SAT or ACT.

Sources: apply.jhu.edu. See the Johns Hopkins University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Kennesaw State University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Scores are required for first-year admission with section minimums (ACT 18 English or Reading and 18 Math; SAT 500 EBRW and 490 Math), with higher minimums for Architecture. KSU uses the most favorable scores under its policies.

Good to know: SAT superscore uses highest EBRW and Math; ACT superscore uses highest English or Reading and Math. Does not superscore SAT with ACT. Encourages sending all official scores to receive superscoring. Applicants may enter scores on the application, but official scores are required before a final decision. CLT accepted beginning fall 2027.

Sources: kennesaw.edu.

Kenyon College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Kenyon reviews applications using either official or self-reported SAT or ACT results when submitted. Official score reports are needed only if the student is admitted and enrolls.

Good to know: Kenyon describes its test optional policy as temporary, adopted in response to COVID-19, with no end date given. Applicants may self-report their highest scores or email PDF score reports.

Sources: kenyon.edu · kenyon.edu. See the Kenyon College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Lafayette College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submission of SAT or ACT results is optional for students entering in fall 2027 and fall 2028. When submitted, Lafayette takes the highest score in each section across multiple sittings to calculate the final testing score.

Good to know: Official scores required upon enrollment if self-reported scores were used. Changes to testing status must be emailed by the applicant's deadline.

Sources: admissions.lafayette.edu.

Lehigh University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores, and the highest section scores across submitted test dates are considered. Lehigh states no preference between the two exams.

Good to know: Test optional policy adopted indefinitely. Official scores must arrive from College Board or ACT before the first day of classes, and any discrepancy of any size may be cause to reverse admission. Does not combine sections across old and new SAT versions.

Sources: www2.lehigh.edu. See the Lehigh University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Louisiana State University

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants with a weighted GPA below 3.5 must submit an ACT or SAT score; those at 3.5 or higher may choose. Scores are one factor among several with no minimum required, and test optional applicants are not evaluated negatively and remain eligible for scholarships and the Honors College.

Good to know: LSU considers the superscore for admission and scholarship evaluation. All self-reported scores must be verified before enrollment. Choosing test optional does not remove scores from Louisiana TOPS consideration. ACT or SAT scores are also used for English and math placement.

Sources: lsu.edu · lsu.edu.

Loyola University Chicago

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Applicants decide whether to include ACT and/or SAT scores. When submitted, Loyola reviews the highest subscore from each section across multiple exams.

Good to know: Recommends that applicants who submit scores share all results. Admitted students who self-reported must have official scores sent by May 1.

Sources: luc.edu.

Macalester College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Submitted scores are one element in a holistic evaluation, with no minimum score. Applicants who do not submit receive equal consideration for admission and merit scholarships.

Good to know: SAT uses best Math and best EBRW across dates; ACT uses highest subsection scores across dates. Applicants who submit are encouraged to provide all scores. Discrepancies between self-reported and official scores may result in withdrawal of the offer.

Sources: macalester.edu · macalester.edu. See the Macalester College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: MIT has no cutoff or recommended scores; scores are evaluated within the applicant's context. It primarily considers the highest score in each section, though large gaps between sittings may be considered in holistic review.

Good to know: Says applicants should self-report scores from all exams taken, and MIT will consider the superscore. Do not enter a self-calculated superscore as one sitting. Scores verified upon enrollment. ACT Writing, ACT Science, and SAT Essay not required. Also required for transfer applicants.

Sources: mitadmissions.org. See the Massachusetts Institute of Technology profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Miami University (Ohio)

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: If provided, scores are used in consideration for admission, scholarships, and honors programs as part of holistic review, and will not negatively impact the admission decision or financial aid. Scores also inform math placement, though all new students must take Miami's math placement test.

Good to know: ACT superscore combines best subscores into a highest composite; SAT combines best EBRW and Math; concordance used to compare SAT and ACT. Beginning 2026-27, test scores are required for the Presidential Fellows scholarship. Testing preference can be changed before the application deadline.

Sources: miamioh.edu · miamioh.edu.

Michigan State University

Test optional SAT superscore: No ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores make up a small part of the decision when included; without them MSU reviews academic performance, curriculum strength, and class rank. Applicants without scores are still considered for merit scholarships.

Good to know: MSU considers the highest total SAT or composite ACT on file and does not combine subscores from different sittings. No disadvantage in sending multiple scores. Self-reported scores can only be entered at application; enrolling students must send official scores before orientation.

Sources: admissions.msu.edu. See the Michigan State University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Middlebury College

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Standardized tests are not required for first-year or transfer applicants. Applicants who feel a score reflects their potential may submit it and it will be considered as part of the review.

Good to know: ACT Science section not required. Official scores can come from testing services or the guidance office.

Sources: middlebury.edu · middlebury.edu. See the Middlebury College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Mississippi State University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants without scores are reviewed on high school performance, placement testing, and other factors. Scores are still encouraged for scholarships, academic placement, and additional opportunities.

Good to know: Superscores within the same test type only; ACT superscore is the 3 part version excluding Science. Writing sections not considered for admission or scholarships. Nonresidents who do not meet the minimum GPA need an ACT or SAT score of 20 or above.

Sources: admissions.msstate.edu.

Morehouse College

Not verified SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Morehouse states that standardized test scores are optional and that it conducts a holistic review of each application. No minimum score is listed.

Good to know: Official sources conflict: a March 2025 Morehouse admissions article, the international freshmen page and the Common Data Set say SAT or ACT scores are optional, while the requirements page still lists official SAT/ACT scores. Confirm with Morehouse admissions.

Sources: morehouse.edu · morehouse.edu.

Mount Holyoke College

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores within a holistic, individualized review. Scores are also used to verify self-reported results and for institutional research.

Good to know: Instructs applicants not to superscore or recalculate when self-reporting. All entering first-years who tested are asked to submit official scores, and discrepancies trigger a review of the offer. Homeschooled applicants who studied exclusively through self-study or online curricula must submit scores unless waived.

Sources: mtholyoke.edu.

New College of Florida

Required SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: SAT or ACT scores are one of several application review factors and can affect freshman scholarship eligibility; there is no stated minimum for regular admission. The Guaranteed Admission Program requires a 3.5 recalculated GPA plus SAT 1150, ACT 23, or CLT 78 with section minimums.

Good to know: Florida Board of Governors regulation requires SAT, ACT, or CLT scores for first-time-in-college applicants. Self-reported scores accepted at application; official scores required for verification upon enrollment.

Sources: catalog.ncf.edu · ncf.edu.

New York University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants choose whether to submit testing and which single form to submit (SAT, ACT, AP, IB, or other approved exams), and NYU reviews the form indicated. NYU accepts official or unofficial test scores for application review.

Good to know: Superscores SAT and ACT across test dates, including ACT with or without Science. Flexible policy: AP, IB, A-Level and other exams accepted in place of SAT or ACT. Required audition or portfolio for some Tisch and Steinhardt programs can replace testing. The standardized tests page still references test optional through the 2025-2026 cycle, while the first-year page says testing is optional for the upcoming term.

Sources: nyu.edu · nyu.edu. See the New York University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

North Carolina State University

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Test optional for applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above, who are not disadvantaged by opting out, including for merit scholarships, Park, Goodnight, and University Honors. Applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.5 to below 2.8 must self-report an ACT of 17 or SAT of 930 or higher.

Good to know: Superscore uses the highest subscore from each section across submitted dates. Encourages submitting all scores; if SAT, ACT, and CLT are all submitted, only the highest composite is considered. Scores on transcripts not accepted. Self-reported scores verified for all enrolling students. Follows UNC System policy.

Sources: admissions.ncsu.edu · northcarolina.edu. See the North Carolina State University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Northeastern University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are optional and applicants who apply without testing are not penalized or disadvantaged. All applications receive a holistic evaluation by the Admissions Committee.

Good to know: Superscores the SAT or ACT and considers only the best score between the two test types. FAQ says applicants need not worry about sending multiple scores or clearing out prior scores. Self-report through the Application Status Check; enrolling students must send official scores.

Sources: admissions.northeastern.edu · catalog.northeastern.edu. See the Northeastern University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Northwestern University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: No Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Submitted scores are weighed alongside all other application materials in holistic review. Applying without scores does not impact the review or chances of admission.

Good to know: The official testing FAQ was last written for the 2025-26 cycle. Northwestern does not calculate its own ACT superscore; applicants may report highest section scores and the official ACT superscore from MyACT. ACT Science not required. Admitted students who self-reported must send matching official scores. Integrated Science Program and MMSS have their own requirements.

Sources: admissions.northwestern.edu. See the Northwestern University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Oberlin College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are encouraged but not required, and applicants who omit them receive equal consideration for admission and merit scholarships.

Good to know: Uses the highest subscore from each section across test dates; ACT superscore calculated with or without Science. Applicants who indicate they do not want scores considered will have them suppressed. Official report needed only if admitted and enrolling.

Sources: oberlin.edu.

Occidental College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Testing is one part of the application and applicants are not penalized for omitting scores. Merit scholarship and need-based aid eligibility do not depend on submitting scores.

Good to know: Says applicants should plan to send all scores, and it will always see the highest result on each section of the SAT and ACT. ACT Science not required to calculate a composite superscore. Homeschooled applicants strongly encouraged to submit external assessments.

Sources: oxy.edu.

Ohio State University (Columbus)

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: ACT or SAT scores are required for first-year applicants to the Columbus campus and must be received by the application deadline. Specific scores are used for some programs, such as direct admission to nursing (26 ACT Math or 610 SAT Math) and the President's Ohio Scholarship (perfect score).

Good to know: Uses highest section scores from multiple attempts; says testing more than once may work to the applicant's advantage. Scores must come directly from the testing agency. Exception: applicants out of high school two or more years. ACT Science and essays not required. Regional campuses have test-optional criteria.

Sources: undergrad.osu.edu · hscounselors.osu.edu. See the Ohio State University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Pennsylvania State University (University Park)

Test optional SAT superscore: No ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are used only if the applicant opts in, as one supplemental factor alongside other academic indicators. Academic scholarships, Schreyer Honors College, and Millennium Scholars do not factor in or require scores, but the Accelerated Premedical-Medical Program requires them.

Good to know: Does not superscore; uses the highest combined score from one single test date. Scores must be self-reported in MyPennState after applying; scores entered in STARS or the Common App are not used. Does not require or accept the optional ACT Science score. Applicants can change their test-optional choice before a decision is issued.

Sources: psu.edu. See the Pennsylvania State University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Pepperdine University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: If submitted, test scores are one of several factors the admission committee considers, and applicants who apply without scores are not penalized. Scores are required for Regents Scholars consideration, but not for other merit aid.

Good to know: Superscores the SAT, ACT, and CLT by combining highest section scores from each test date and asks applicants to send results from every test date. Optional sections such as ACT Science and writing are not included. Self-reported scores not accepted via transcript or email; official scores required on enrollment.

Sources: admission.pepperdine.edu · admission.pepperdine.edu.

Pitzer College

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

How scores are used: Pitzer will not use SAT or ACT scores for application evaluation from Fall 2022 through Fall 2027 entry.

Good to know: Test free through the 2026-27 cycle; plans to return to test optional for Fall 2028 entry. English proficiency tests may still be required for international applicants. Official page does not address placement use.

Sources: pitzer.edu · pitzer.edu.

Pomona College

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are reviewed holistically in the context of other application materials and are one factor, far from the most important. Submitting scores gives no advantage and not submitting does not disadvantage applicants.

Good to know: ACT submitters must take and submit the ACT with Science; Pomona superscores section scores across both ACT versions (science and non-science). Applicants who choose to submit self-report in the applicant portal; official reports needed only if admitted and enrolling, and discrepancies may jeopardize the offer. Scores can be withdrawn before a stated deadline.

Sources: pomona.edu · catalog.pomona.edu. See the Pomona College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Princeton University

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: No Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Applicants in the 2026-27 cycle who apply without an ACT or SAT score will not be at a disadvantage. The page does not detail how submitted scores are weighed this cycle.

Good to know: Test optional for fall 2027 entry only; SAT or ACT will be required starting with the 2027-28 cycle (fall 2028 entry), with no minimum score. Accepts only the highest ACT composite. Does not superscore between paper and digital SAT, and SAT Score Choice may be used only for tests in the same format. Encourages submission of all test scores. Scores must come directly from the testing firms. ACT Science optional for the redesigned ACT.

Sources: admission.princeton.edu. See the Princeton University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Purdue University

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Purdue expects applicants to have SAT, ACT, or CLT scores, which are one evaluation factor, but allows applications without scores in exceptional cases when a student could not test. A test score is required for Indiana Pre-Admissions, and a complete application by Nov. 1 is needed for full merit scholarship and Honors College consideration.

Good to know: Applicants may use their highest section scores from different test dates when reporting a full score. Self-reported scores are part of a complete application and can be updated in the applicant portal. Accepts CLT; ACT Science not required. Scores must be from within the past five years.

Sources: admissions.purdue.edu · admissions.purdue.edu. See the Purdue University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are optional within a holistic review, and not submitting scores does not lower chances of admission. RPI does not use test scores to determine merit aid eligibility.

Good to know: Test optional through the Fall 2030 cycle. Superscores the SAT but considers only the highest ACT composite. Physician-Scientist (BS/MD) applicants must send official scores at the time of application. Tests must be taken by the December test date. Enrolling students must send official scores for all self-reported scores.

Sources: undergrad.admissions.rpi.edu · undergrad.admissions.rpi.edu. See the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Rhodes College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applications are first read test blind, and a score counts only if the applicant chooses to submit it; without one, more weight goes to the transcript, recommendations, activities, and personal statement. No scholarship has a test score requirement or recommendation.

Good to know: Considers only the superscore; for the ACT, Science counts only if it raises the composite. Once scores are submitted the decision cannot be reversed.

Sources: rhodes.edu.

Rice University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Rice recommends that applicants submit SAT or ACT scores if available, but those who do not will still receive full consideration. Scores are one factor of many in the admission process.

Good to know: Uses the highest score from each section across all administrations and encourages reporting all scores. Once an applicant opts in to score consideration, scores cannot be removed. Self-reporting is for U.S. high school graduates; official scores required before matriculation. SAT and ACT essays not considered; ACT Science optional.

Sources: admission.rice.edu. See the Rice University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Rochester Institute of Technology

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applications get a holistic review, and scores are considered only if the applicant chooses to submit them; without scores, more weight is placed on grades. All students are reviewed for merit scholarships regardless of whether they submit scores.

Good to know: Superscores the SAT and ACT if multiple results are provided. RIT will not see scores that are not included in the application. STEM applicants submitting the ACT are encouraged to include the optional Science section.

Sources: rit.edu · rit.edu.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted SAT or ACT scores are reviewed as part of the application, and applicants who do not submit are not disadvantaged. New Brunswick may use scores for placement exemptions after enrollment.

Good to know: Test optional through 2027. Superscores each test using the highest section scores across dates but does not combine SAT and ACT. Considers all test scores affiliated with the application, and shared scores become a permanent part of it. Scores must come directly from the testing agency; unofficial scores not accepted. Choice can be changed once within one week of applying.

Sources: admissions.rutgers.edu · admissions.rutgers.edu. See the Rutgers University-New Brunswick profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Santa Clara University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Test scores are treated as optional information, similar to a resume or an additional recommendation letter. All students are reviewed for merit scholarships with no disadvantage for applying without scores.

Good to know: Says sending multiple tests lets SCU see subsections regardless of test date or test type (ACT/SAT). The 2026-27 bulletin lists SAT/ACT as optional, though the test-optional page also says the policy for future years is still under review. Enrolling students must send official scores.

Sources: scu.edu · scu.edu. See the Santa Clara University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Scripps College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitting scores is completely optional and applicants are not disadvantaged or asked to explain if they do not submit. Applications receive a holistic review.

Good to know: Combines highest section scores across test dates; will not combine old and new SAT versions. ACT Science not required but reviewed if submitted. Self-report via Common App, QuestBridge, or the portal form; enrolling students must send official reports, and discrepancies may affect the offer.

Sources: scrippscollege.edu.

Skidmore College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Every applicant receives equal consideration through holistic review, and Skidmore makes no assumptions about why some students submit scores and others do not.

Good to know: Test optional since 2016. Superscores and looks at the strongest combination across the SAT or ACT; ACT Science not required. Self-report via application, emailed score report, or portal form; verified scores due upon enrollment.

Sources: skidmore.edu.

Smith College

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Admission is holistic and Smith does not rely on a test score to define potential. Applicants who choose not to submit scores are in no way disadvantaged.

Good to know: Test optional since 2009. Official pages do not address superscoring, score choice, or self-reporting for SAT/ACT.

Sources: smith.edu · smith.edu. See the Smith College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Southern Methodist University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: No preference is given to applicants who submit or do not submit scores. Not submitting does not affect merit scholarships, Honors program consideration, or Cox School of Business review.

Good to know: SAT superscore combines best EBRW and best Math; ACT superscore uses best English, Math, Reading, and Science (Writing excluded). Self-reported scores must include every section, and enrolling students must send each official sitting used in the self-reported superscore.

Sources: smu.edu.

Spelman College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are reviewed as part of a holistic application review, and applicants without scores are not disadvantaged. All students are considered for merit scholarships with or without test scores.

Good to know: Spelman says it will continue to superscore both the SAT and ACT and use the most favorable composite. Applicants receive a Test Score Consideration Form by email to say whether scores should be included; if it is not returned, the application defaults to test optional. Fall 2027 checklist lists official SAT/ACT scores as optional.

Sources: spelman.edu · spelman.edu.

St. Olaf College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: St. Olaf says high school coursework is the best indicator of college success and does not require scores. Students who do not submit scores are still considered for all merit scholarships.

Good to know: Superscores both tests by combining the highest subsection scores from different test dates. Self-reported scores accepted via Common App, emailed reports, screenshots, or an online form; enrolling students must verify with official reports or a transcript. Applicants may ask that submitted scores not be considered by Nov 1 (ED1) or Dec 1 (ED2/RD). Homeschooled and narrative transcript students are encouraged to submit scores.

Sources: wp.stolaf.edu · wp.stolaf.edu.

Stanford University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Stanford says testing can highlight academic preparedness, with no preferred exam, no minimum score, and no score that guarantees admission.

Good to know: Applicants self-report their highest scores: highest SAT EBRW and Math (superscored across sittings with and without essay) and the ACT superscore composite plus highest English, Math, and Reading. Official scores are required for all self-reported sittings if the student enrolls, and offers may be revoked for discrepancies. ACT Science and Writing and the SAT Essay are optional. Page does not use the term Score Choice.

Sources: admission.stanford.edu. See the Stanford University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Stony Brook University (SUNY)

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Admission is based on a holistic review of the academic record, and applicants who submit scores are not prioritized over those who do not, for all majors. Scores are required for the Scholars for Medicine and Scholars for Dental Medicine honors programs, and non-submitters are still considered for merit scholarships.

Good to know: Scores must be officially reported by the testing agency and are not taken from the application, counselor, or self reporting. The choice to submit becomes final once the application is under review. Scores are not required for the Honors College, WISE, University Scholars, Simons STEM Scholars, or Yardi Scholars.

Sources: stonybrook.edu · stonybrook.edu. See the Stony Brook University (SUNY) profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Swarthmore College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: No Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Scores are one factor in a holistic review, and Swarthmore says it does not make decisions based on a single factor like a test score. Applicants who do not submit scores are not penalized.

Good to know: Superscores the SAT using the highest section scores across dates. Does not superscore the ACT; considers the highest Composite from a single test date. Allows College Board Score Choice. Self-reported scores accepted for all applicants; discrepancies with official scores may jeopardize enrollment. Applicants choose at submission whether scores are considered, and the choice cannot be changed. SAT Essay and ACT Writing are not considered.

Sources: swarthmore.edu. See the Swarthmore College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Syracuse University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: All required

How scores are used: Submitted SAT or ACT scores are considered as part of the application, using whichever is higher. Students who do not submit scores are not disadvantaged and remain eligible for merit scholarships.

Good to know: Scores not required for Fall 2026 through Spring 2028 entry. Syracuse considers the highest combination of SAT scores across dates. Page states that applicants considering SAT Score Choice should be aware that all test scores will be required. ACT Writing and SAT Essay not required.

Sources: syracuse.edu · syracuse.edu. See the Syracuse University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Temple University

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Temple evaluates first-year applicants holistically, and all candidates, including test optional applicants, are considered for merit scholarships and the Honors Program. Some incoming students may be placed into courses using SAT or ACT scores.

Good to know: Test optional is selected on the Common App. If scores were sent but the applicant chose test optional, Temple will not consider them, and the choice cannot be changed after a decision is released.

Sources: admissions.temple.edu · bulletin.temple.edu.

Texas A&M University

Test optional SAT superscore: No ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Texas A&M says scores will only be used to benefit the applicant, and low scores will not disadvantage the applicant. Submitting scores creates no unfair advantage or disadvantage.

Good to know: Does not superscore; the highest total score from a single test date is considered. Scores must be sent directly by the testing agency. Page states Spring/Fall 2027 applicants are not affected by the proposed testing requirement. Homeschooled Texas applicants use scores for a top 10% ranking (fall 2027 threshold 1290 SAT or 27 ACT). December scores must arrive by December 15.

Sources: admissions.tamu.edu · admissions.tamu.edu. See the Texas A&M University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Texas Christian University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: TCU considers scores contextually and, under its Do No Harm policy, excludes a score that would hurt an applicant's admission or scholarship chances. There are no cut scores, and students can receive top scholarships without test scores.

Good to know: Test optional for students graduating high school through 2028. Considers the highest section scores across sittings for both SAT and ACT. If both tests are submitted, TCU uses whichever most benefits the applicant, and advises submitting all scores if unsure. Self-reported scores accepted via the MyTCU portal or email; official scores required on enrollment. Does not accept scores from exams taken after February of senior year.

Sources: admissions.tcu.edu · admissions.tcu.edu.

Trinity College (CT)

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: The admissions committee makes no assumptions about why some students submit scores and others do not, and all applicants receive equal consideration. All applicants, with or without scores, are considered for merit scholarships.

Good to know: FAQ states Trinity will accept the highest scores on all tests, and they need not be from the same exam date.

Sources: trincoll.edu · trincoll.edu.

Tufts University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Scores are one part of a holistic review focused on academic preparation for the intended area of study. Tufts encourages submitting scores of 1300+ SAT or 28+ ACT but will not assume scores fall below those ranges if not submitted.

Good to know: Reviews the highest SAT EBRW and Math from all sittings and calculates an ACT superscore Composite from highest subscores. Students may submit or withhold selected scores. Self-reported scores accepted on Common App, Coalition, and QuestBridge; enrolling students must send official scores.

Sources: admissions.tufts.edu. See the Tufts University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Tulane University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are optional for admission but are a preferred credential for students seeking academic merit scholarships. Scores are required for the Pathways to Medicine program.

Good to know: Considers the highest section scores across all SAT and all ACT test dates. Self-reported scores should be entered exactly as received for each single test date, not as a self-calculated superscore. Offers may be revoked if self-reported scores do not match official reports. Testing is not used for need-based aid or artistic, athletic, or service merit awards.

Sources: admission.tulane.edu. See the Tulane University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

UNC System (other 14 universities, e.g., App State, ECU, UNC Charlotte, UNCW)

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: System minimum for Fall 2026 and beyond: applicants need a 2.5 weighted GPA, and those with a weighted GPA from 2.50 to below 2.80 must submit an ACT of 17 or higher or an SAT of 930 or higher. Applicants with a 2.8 or higher weighted GPA may choose to submit scores, and applications without scores are reviewed holistically.

Good to know: System regulation 700.1.1.1[R] allows a superscore, defined as a combination of subtests from more than one administration of the same test; SAT and ACT may not be converted into each other. These are system minimums, and individual campuses may set their own requirements.

Sources: northcarolina.edu · northcarolina.edu.

Union College (NY)

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Union uses a no harm test optional policy: scores are considered if they strengthen an application and never negatively affect admission or scholarship eligibility. Scores are required for the Leadership in Medicine (8-year) and 3+3 Accelerated Law programs.

Good to know: Superscores SAT and ACT across test dates, considering only the highest score from each section. Self-reported scores accepted; official reports required only for enrolling students. Scores not required for scholarship eligibility.

Sources: union.edu · union.edu.

United States Air Force Academy

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: USAFA says standardized tests show readiness for college-level work, especially in math, reading, and writing, and are a big part of the overall application. Only the highest scores are counted.

Good to know: Accepts ACT, CLT, or SAT and superscores by combining the best scores from each subject across attempts. Scores must be official from the testing agency, due by Jan. 31 of senior year; March tests are not considered. Optional sections such as ACT Writing are not required. No minimum scores listed.

Sources: usafa.edu · usafa.edu.

United States Coast Guard Academy

Required SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Not stated. Admission is described as a holistic review of academic achievement and other factors.

Good to know: Standardized test scores are listed as required. Applicants must self-report by uploading score reports in the online application; official delivery through College Board or ACT is recommended. Scores due with supplemental forms by January 15 for regular admission.

Sources: uscga.edu.

United States Military Academy (West Point)

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: The Admissions Committee makes a holistic assessment of academic achievement, academic aptitude, leadership, physical fitness, and other attributes. No minimum scores are stated.

Good to know: Steps to Admission page lists SAT or ACT with Writing as a requirement and states We will super-score your standardized tests; the only test flexible policy described applied to the Class of 2025. The writing language appears dated, so confirm Class of 2031 details with West Point admissions.

Sources: westpoint.edu.

United States Naval Academy

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores feed into the Whole Person Multiple used in the admission decision. No minimum scores are listed.

Good to know: All candidates must take the SAT, ACT, or CLT. The Admissions Board uses the highest reading and writing (ACT English) score and the highest math score across all tests taken, not the College Board or ACT superscore report. Requires official score reports from the testing service or an official transcript. PSAT scores may be used for preliminary qualification only.

Sources: usna.edu.

University at Buffalo (SUNY)

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are not required for admission or scholarship consideration, and applicants who opt not to submit are not disadvantaged. If an applicant chooses not to have scores considered, they are not used in the admission decision.

Good to know: If submitting, scores must come directly from the testing agency. All completed applications are reviewed for merit scholarships. Division I athletes must still meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

Sources: buffalo.edu · buffalo.edu.

University of Alabama

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: For fall 2027 entry, an ACT or SAT score is required for students with a cumulative high school GPA below 3.0. There is no minimum test score, lower scores do not automatically disqualify an applicant, and scores supplement the overall file.

Good to know: UA states it will continue to use superscore results for admission; the statement does not distinguish SAT from ACT. Beginning fall 2028 entry, all applicants must submit a test score regardless of GPA.

Sources: admissions.ua.edu.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: No ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: For Summer or Fall 2027, applicants with a weighted GPA of 3.49 or below must submit a test score, while those at 3.5 or above may apply test optional for admission and merit scholarships. Scores supplement the overall file, UAB recommends at least a 20 ACT or 1030 SAT composite, and scores can be used for English and math placement.

Good to know: UAB does not superscore the ACT or SAT; the highest composite is considered. Official scores are those on an official transcript or sent by ACT or College Board. The choice to apply with scores or test optional is final once submitted. Early Medical, Dental, and Optometry acceptance programs require scores. Test optional admission ends with Fall 2028.

Sources: uab.edu · uab.edu.

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: UAF does not require ACT or SAT scores for admission to any undergraduate degree program, and test scores are not considered for UAF scholarships. Scores may sometimes replace placement tests for registration or course prerequisites, with alternative options available to all students.

Good to know: A qualifying score is required for some non-UAF scholarships, such as the Alaska Performance Scholarship. Certificate and associate applicants may submit ACT or SAT scores instead of Directed Self-Placement results for English placement. No-test-required policy took effect December 6, 2023.

Sources: uaf.edu · catalog.uaf.edu.

University of Arizona

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: SAT and ACT scores are not required for general admission. Submitted official scores may be used to assist with class placement at orientation and to help fulfill the Core Competency Requirements.

Good to know: Admissions pages refer only to official scores sent directly from the testing agency.

Sources: arizona.edu · arizona.edu.

University of Arkansas

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Applicants with a 3.20 or higher high school GPA may be reviewed without a test score, while those below 3.20, homeschooled applicants, and some others should submit scores. All admitted freshmen must provide ACT, SAT, Next Generation Accuplacer, or CLT scores by May 1, 2027 for placement, enrollment, and state reporting, and scores are required by February 1, 2027 for most merit scholarships.

Good to know: The university calculates its own ACT and SAT superscores for admission and scholarship consideration and does not accept the ACT-issued superscore; superscores are not used for fellowship eligibility or Honors College admission. Students should submit individual reports for each exam they complete. Screenshots are accepted only as a last resort if the full name appears, and scores on a high school transcript may be accepted. Essay sections not required. Students who never submit scores are changed to non-degree seeking.

Sources: admissions.uark.edu · admissions.uark.edu.

University of California, Berkeley

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

How scores are used: UC Berkeley is test free and does not use SAT or ACT scores in any part of the application process. Submitted scores are used only for placement or subject credit if the student is admitted.

Good to know: Test free: scores not considered for admission or scholarships. Systemwide, scores may be used as an alternate method of meeting minimum eligibility requirements and for course placement after enrolling.

Sources: admissions.berkeley.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu. See the University of California, Berkeley profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of California, Davis

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

How scores are used: Under the UC systemwide policy, SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admission decisions or scholarship awards. Scores may be used as an alternate method of fulfilling minimum eligibility requirements and for course placement after enrolling.

Good to know: Test free: scores not considered for admission but may be used for placement. UC confirms fall 2027 applicants will not be required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Sources: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu · universityofcalifornia.edu. See the University of California, Davis profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of California, Irvine

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

Good to know: Test free: scores not considered for admission but may be used for placement. UC confirms fall 2027 applicants will not be required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Sources: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu · universityofcalifornia.edu. See the University of California, Irvine profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of California, Los Angeles

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

How scores are used: UCLA does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship purposes. If submitted, scores may be used as an alternative method of meeting minimum eligibility requirements and for course placement after enrolling.

Good to know: Test free: scores not considered for admission but may be used for placement.

Sources: admission.ucla.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu. See the University of California, Los Angeles profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of California, Merced

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

Good to know: Test free: scores not considered for admission but may be used for placement. UC confirms fall 2027 applicants will not be required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Sources: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu · universityofcalifornia.edu.

University of California, Riverside

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

Good to know: Test free: scores not considered for admission but may be used for placement. UC confirms fall 2027 applicants will not be required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Sources: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu · universityofcalifornia.edu.

University of California, San Diego

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

Good to know: Test free: scores not considered for admission but may be used for placement. UC confirms fall 2027 applicants will not be required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Sources: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu · universityofcalifornia.edu. See the University of California, San Diego profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of California, Santa Barbara

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

Good to know: Test free: scores not considered for admission but may be used for placement. UC confirms fall 2027 applicants will not be required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Sources: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu · universityofcalifornia.edu. See the University of California, Santa Barbara profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of California, Santa Cruz

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

Good to know: Test free: scores not considered for admission but may be used for placement. UC confirms fall 2027 applicants will not be required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Sources: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu · universityofcalifornia.edu.

University of Central Florida

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: First-year applicants must submit official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores as part of the admission review. UCF superscores using the highest SAT Reading and Writing and Math scores and the highest ACT section scores received.

Good to know: ACT superscore uses English, Math, and Reading, plus Science only for tests taken before April 2025; Science is no longer required. UCF does not accept self-reported SAT, ACT, or CLT scores. SAT and ACT scores are valid if taken within the last five years. No preference between tests.

Sources: ucf.edu · ucf.edu.

University of Chicago

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Domestic first-year applicants may choose the test-optional method and not submit scores. When submitted, SAT or ACT scores are one part of UChicago's holistic, contextual review alongside grades, essays, recommendations, and activities.

Good to know: Applicants are told they do not need to superscore their own results and should send scores exactly as received; the page does not explicitly describe UChicago's superscore practice. Self-reported scores accepted; official reports required only if admitted and enrolling.

Sources: collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu. See the University of Chicago profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Colorado Boulder

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: ACT and SAT scores are not required, and applicants indicate on the Common App whether they want scores considered. CU Boulder uses a holistic assessment of each application, and scores are considered only for applicants who choose to submit them.

Good to know: Scores can be self-reported in the application or status page, uploaded as an unofficial report, or sent officially. Published ACT ranges use English, Math, and Reading only (Science not considered).

Sources: colorado.edu · colorado.edu.

University of Connecticut

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: UConn is test optional for the foreseeable future and lets first-year applicants choose whether to submit results. When submitted, scores are superscored using the highest section scores from multiple test dates.

Good to know: ACT composite is recalculated from the highest subsection scores, excluding Science. Writing and Science sections are not required or used. UConn requires official scores sent directly from the testing agency. All applicants are considered for Honors and merit scholarships at initial review with no separate application.

Sources: admissions.uconn.edu · admissions.uconn.edu. See the University of Connecticut profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Delaware

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: All applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores, and not submitting does not hurt the application in UD's holistic review. Submitted scores are also considered for merit awards and the Honors College.

Good to know: Superscores the SAT; uses the highest ACT composite rather than an ACT superscore. Writing sections not required. Applicants who change their mind can email admissions to have scores removed from review.

Sources: udel.edu.

University of Florida

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: All freshman applicants must submit SAT, ACT, and/or CLT scores, which UF superscores using the highest subsection scores across test dates. Applicants considered only as AA degree transfers do not have test scores considered.

Good to know: UF also superscores the CLT and has no test preference. ACT composite and superscore use English, Math, and Reading only; Science is not required. ACT essay not required or encouraged. Because UF superscores, it encourages applicants to submit all scores. Scores may be self-reported through the Gator Portal.

Sources: admissions.ufl.edu · admissions.ufl.edu. See the University of Florida profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Georgia

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: All first-year applicants must submit official ACT or SAT scores, and there is no test-optional pathway; Board of Regents minimums apply. Scores are considered alongside grades and course rigor, and a high score will not compensate for a non-competitive GPA.

Good to know: Superscores both exams using the highest section scores across all attempts; ACT evaluation focuses on English and Math. Accepts the official ACT superscore report. Does not mix SAT and ACT. Lower scores from other dates never negatively impact the application. Official scores must be requested and sent by the application deadline.

Sources: admissions.uga.edu · admissions.uga.edu. See the University of Georgia profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Freshman applicants choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores, and under a do no harm policy a submitted score that would hurt the chance of admission or scholarship is excluded. Some scholarships and department direct entry programs may require test scores.

Good to know: Takes the highest scores from any test date taken in the same format (example shown for SAT); SAT scores from before March 2016 are not combined with later ones. Scores can be reported on the Self-Reported Application, with full validation required before registering for classes.

Sources: manoa.hawaii.edu · manoa.hawaii.edu.

University of Houston

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants may apply with or without test scores and are not disadvantaged without them, but must meet different requirements. For applications opened August 1, 2026, assured admission pathways are top 10 percent class rank, a 3.5 or higher GPA, or a 1250+ SAT or 26+ ACT, and other applicants receive individual review using the essay and resume.

Good to know: Honors College reviews holistically and considers test scores when provided. Some majors have additional requirements beyond general admission. Self-reporting requirement applies to core grades, not test scores.

Sources: uh.edu · uh.edu.

University of Idaho

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Admission for the summer 2027 term and beyond is based on GPA (2.6 or higher, or ISAT scores for Idaho residents) with no test score required. Students with a score are encouraged to provide it for admission and class placement.

Good to know: GED holders, homeschooled students, and graduates of non-accredited high schools must submit ACT or SAT scores; an ACT 26+ or SAT 1260+ lets them skip recommendation letters and a written statement. Official page does not use the words test optional.

Sources: uidaho.edu · uidaho.edu.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Test optional SAT superscore: No ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Review is holistic with or without an ACT or SAT, and no set score is needed for admission. If provided, scores are used in the admission decision, course placement and advising, and may be a factor in scholarship and aid decisions, but scores are not required for merit scholarships or honors.

Good to know: Applicants report their highest SAT total or ACT composite plus their highest sub-scores regardless of test date, and are told not to recalculate a new total or composite. Test-optional choice cannot be changed after submission. Scores not submitted with the application cannot be added later for scholarships, honors, or placement. Enrolling students must send official scores for all scores reported.

Sources: admissions.illinois.edu · admissions.illinois.edu. See the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Iowa

Test optional SAT superscore: No ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Test scores are used only if they benefit the applicant. Applicants with scores are reviewed for scholarships both with and without them and receive the better offer.

Good to know: Superscores are not used for admission or scholarship consideration. For scholarship consideration, scores must be received by February 8, 2027, from tests taken on or before December 12, 2026. Applicants without scores may need to submit additional transcripts or academic documents.

Sources: admissions.uiowa.edu.

University of Kansas

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Assured admission is available with a 3.25 GPA, or with an ACT 21+ or SAT 1060+ and at least a 2.0 GPA. KU encourages submitting scores, says they will not hurt admission eligibility, and notes scores may be used in professional school admission decisions and for math placement.

Good to know: Some majors require test scores for admission to their specific programs.

Sources: admissions.ku.edu · admissions.ku.edu.

University of Kentucky

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: UK is test optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year, with holistic review of coursework rigor, activities, and an essay. A no harm policy applies, so if unweighted GPA alone qualifies for a higher scholarship, GPA alone is used.

Good to know: Submitted scores must be official from the testing agency or on an official high school transcript. ACT composite accepted with or without the optional Science section. Selective majors have their own requirements for test-optional students.

Sources: admission.uky.edu · admission.uky.edu.

University of Maine

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Test scores are optional for fall 2027 admission. Merit scholarships are based on high school academic performance, including GPA and rigor of coursework.

Good to know: UMaine states it has adopted test optional status for all of its programs.

Sources: umaine.edu · umaine.edu.

University of Maryland, College Park

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Review is holistic, and submitted scores are considered only if the applicant chooses to include them. Merit scholarship and special program reviews are also test optional.

Good to know: Test optional extended through the Spring and Fall 2027 cycles. Uses the highest subscores from the SAT and ACT. Test-optional choice cannot be changed after submission. Official scores must be sent directly by the test administrator. Writing scores are not reviewed.

Sources: admissions.umd.edu · admissions.umd.edu. See the University of Maryland, College Park profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are included in application review. Without scores, GPA plays a more significant role in the quantitative assessment.

Good to know: Considers the best combination of scores from all of an applicant's tests. All scores must be sent directly from the testing agency; student score reports and scores on transcripts are not considered official. Choosing to have scores considered is final. Official pages say testing is optional for first-year applicants but do not name a specific entry term.

Sources: umass.edu · umass.edu.

University of Miami

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Test scores are one part of a holistic review in which the academic record is the key factor. Scores are also one metric considered for merit scholarships.

Good to know: Exceptions: Frost School of Music performance programs, BFA programs, School of Architecture (portfolio required without scores), and students graduating from high schools outside the U.S. Superscore averages the best section scores across attempts, and Classic and Enhanced ACT scores can be combined. Testing policy page references fall 2026; an August 2026 admissions article for the current cycle confirms scores are required. Official scores only needed from admitted students who enroll.

Sources: admissions.miami.edu · admissions.miami.edu. See the University of Miami profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Michigan

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Scores are considered holistically with the rest of the application, and applicants are not disadvantaged if they do not submit an ACT or SAT score. AP and IB results are considered regardless of the testing choice.

Good to know: Uses the highest superscore across test dates; applicants may submit a superscore or submit all scores and let U-M calculate it. ED/EA applicants must self-report by Nov. 1 or be reviewed test optional. Admitted students must send official scores matching their highest self-reported scores.

Sources: admissions.umich.edu. See the University of Michigan profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: If a student provides an ACT or SAT score, it is reviewed as an academic factor; applications without scores are reviewed using other academic and context factors. Applicants receive full consideration for admission, scholarships, and the University Honors Program either way.

Good to know: Test optional for freshman applicants through fall 2029. Does not accept or use ACT superscores for admission or scholarships. Up to three ACT composite scores may be self-reported and are verified with ACT. The choice about test consideration is not reversible.

Sources: admissions.tc.umn.edu. See the University of Minnesota Twin Cities profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Mississippi

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Mississippi applicants are evaluated on the College Preparatory Curriculum, unweighted GPA, and an ACT or SAT score if provided. Nonresident review also considers curriculum rigor and seat availability.

Good to know: Testing is strongly recommended for nonresident applicants with an unweighted GPA below 3.2. Superscores must combine subject scores from the same exam type (ACT or SAT). Page does not name a specific entry term.

Sources: olemiss.edu.

University of Missouri

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: With scores, applicants are reviewed under regular admission requirements that pair a test score with class rank or core GPA; test-optional applicants are reviewed holistically by a committee. Scores may help with additional scholarships, Honors College and scholars programs, and course placement.

Good to know: Uses ACT-provided superscores and calculates a superscore for all official SAT scores, for admission and scholarships. Homeschooled students and those from non-accredited schools must submit scores. Writing sections do not affect admission. Test-optional applicants complete short essay questions.

Sources: admissions.missouri.edu · admissions.missouri.edu.

University of Montana

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: ACT and SAT scores are not required for admission, but students who have taken them are encouraged to submit for course placement. An ACT composite of 22 or SAT of 1120 is one of several ways to meet admission criteria, and scores can satisfy math and writing proficiency.

Good to know: Selective programs with separate admission, such as the Davidson Honors College, may require SAT or ACT scores.

Sources: umt.edu · umt.edu.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are not required for admission but can meet a performance requirement (ACT 20+ or SAT 1040+) in place of a 3.0 GPA or top-half class rank. Scholarships are awarded on GPA alone or GPA combined with the highest composite ACT/SAT score, whichever is better.

Good to know: Some scholarship programs require a test score. ACT writing not required. Official scores are requested from the testing agency.

Sources: admissions.unl.edu · admissions.unl.edu.

University of Nevada, Reno

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: SAT/ACT scores are optional for admission. Scores are required for most first-year scholarships and can inform course placement.

Good to know: Scores may be sent from the testing agency or uploaded by authorized school staff. Test scores should be on file by February 15 for maximum scholarship consideration.

Sources: unr.edu · unr.edu.

University of New Hampshire

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants choose whether scores are considered, and UNH says scores have never been a deciding factor. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships and the Hamel Honors and Scholars College with or without scores, and scores are not a factor in placement.

Good to know: Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to be considered. The include or exclude choice can be changed until a decision is made. Writing section not required. Enrolling students who tested must submit scores for research purposes only.

Sources: admissions.unh.edu · admissions.unh.edu.

University of New Mexico

Test optional SAT superscore: No ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: ACT, SAT, or CLT scores are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. No preference is given to either test.

Good to know: Uses the highest available ACT Composite or highest SAT Total when necessary, rather than combining sections across dates. SAT Writing is not considered. Scores should come from the testing service, but scores on the high school transcript are accepted.

Sources: admissions.unm.edu.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Testing is one factor among many and never the sole or dominant reason for a decision. Only self-reported scores are used in evaluation.

Good to know: For 2026-27 and beyond, applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher are not required to submit scores; those below 2.8 must submit an ACT 17+ or SAT 930+. Superscores SAT sections across dates; ACT composite and superscore use English, Math, and Reading, with Science reviewed if reported but not required. Enrolling students must send official scores.

Sources: admissions.unc.edu · admissions.unc.edu. See the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of North Dakota

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission but are encouraged. Scores help UND determine scholarships and placement in English and math courses.

Good to know: Applicants are asked to have official scores sent directly to UND.

Sources: und.edu · und.edu.

University of North Florida

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Scores are part of the admission decision, and applicants must have at least a 2.5 recalculated GPA and meet minimum test score requirements under Florida standards.

Good to know: SAT, ACT, or CLT required regardless of graduation year; essay sections not required. Superscores the highest subsection across attempts of the same exam. ACT Science no longer required for admission but encouraged for Bright Futures. UNF encourages students to submit all tests taken. Scores can be entered in the applicant portal.

Sources: unf.edu.

University of Notre Dame

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are one factor in holistic review alongside coursework rigor, AP/IB results, and recommendations, and each score is considered in the context of the applicant's circumstances. There are no minimum test score requirements.

Good to know: Test optional through the 2026-27 cycle; SAT or ACT will be required for Fall 2028 applicants. Superscores using highest composite and section scores regardless of test date, including across digital and paper SAT. Enrolling students must submit official reports for any SAT or ACT they took; discrepancies with self-reported scores may jeopardize admission.

Sources: admissions.nd.edu · admissions.nd.edu. See the University of Notre Dame profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Oklahoma

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are considered in holistic review and are used for course placement and scholarships. Scores are not required for scholarship consideration but are encouraged, and some nomination based awards require a score on file.

Good to know: ACT superscored using the ACT Enhanced method; SAT scores from after September 2016 count toward the superscore. Accepts SAT, ACT, or CLT with no preference. Once an application is under review, a submitted score cannot be removed. Applicants without scores may need placement exams. Official scores required before enrollment to verify self-reported scores.

Sources: ou.edu · ou.edu.

University of Oregon

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Optional scores are one of several factors in holistic review, with SAT and ACT weighed equally. UO is test blind for scholarships, and scores have little to no impact on consideration for special programs.

Good to know: Applicants choosing test optional check a box on the application. Essay scores are not reviewed. Prefers scores sent directly from the testing agency.

Sources: admissions.uoregon.edu · uoregon.edu.

University of Pennsylvania

Required with exceptions SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: Allowed

How scores are used: Scores are one component of a holistic review, and there is no minimum score required to apply. No preference is given to the SAT or ACT.

Good to know: SAT or ACT required; applicants facing hardship may submit a testing waiver, but applicants who have tested must submit scores. SAT superscore combines highest ERW and Math; ACT uses highest English, Math, and Reading across dates (Science not required). Score Choice permitted, but Penn encourages submitting the entire testing history. Recruited athletes must submit official scores.

Sources: admissions.upenn.edu. See the University of Pennsylvania profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Pittsburgh

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Test optional and test submitting applicants receive equal consideration in holistic review, and applying test optional does not affect admission, financial aid, scholarships, or Frederick Honors College consideration. The Medicine and Dental Medicine Guaranteed Admissions Programs require SAT or ACT scores.

Good to know: Test optional through Fall 2028 (Pittsburgh campus). Uses highest SAT superscore and highest ACT composite, and accepts the ACT superscore if sent directly from ACT. Test optional applicants must submit the Pitt Personal Statement.

Sources: admissions.pitt.edu · admissions.pitt.edu. See the University of Pittsburgh profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Rhode Island

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: The primary emphasis of review is the high school record. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships and the Honors program regardless of whether they submit scores.

Good to know: Takes the highest combination of section scores across all test dates, which URI says eliminates the need to use College Board Score Choice. Official scores must be sent electronically by the testing service. ACT writing and SAT essay not required. Scores not required after acceptance.

Sources: web.uri.edu · web.uri.edu.

University of Richmond

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: All submitted materials are considered in holistic review. Test results can influence the highly competitive selection for merit scholarships such as Richmond Scholars and Presidential Scholarships.

Good to know: Test optional path is described as temporary for students entering in 2027. Superscores between old and new versions of the ACT. Applicants indicate on the application whether scores should be considered and may change this in the portal within two weeks. Self-report via Spider Portal; enrolling students must submit official reports.

Sources: admission.richmond.edu · admission.richmond.edu.

University of Rochester

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are considered in holistic review, and applicants who choose not to submit are not disadvantaged in admission or scholarship consideration. If an applicant chooses not to have scores considered, they will not be used even if on file.

Good to know: Uses highest SAT or ACT subscores; does not combine SAT and ACT into a hybrid superscore. Once scores are associated with an applicant's record they are not removed. Enrolling students who self-reported must send official scores.

Sources: admissions.rochester.edu. See the University of Rochester profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of San Diego

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

How scores are used: USD pledges not to view standardized test scores during the admission process.

Good to know: Test free policy extended through Fall 2027. Official page does not state whether scores are used for scholarships or placement.

Sources: sandiego.edu.

University of South Carolina (Columbia)

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Decisions are based primarily on high school coursework and performance, and students are considered fairly whether or not they submit scores. The test optional policy covers general admission, the South Carolina Honors College, and merit scholarships.

Good to know: Test optional through 2027 terms. ACT superscore uses English, Math, and Reading only; superscores using all tests taken. If an applicant chooses test optional, any official scores submitted are not reviewed. Testing plan can be changed in the portal until the credentials deadline.

Sources: sc.edu · sc.edu.

University of South Dakota

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: A test score is not required for review. Freshmen qualify by meeting one of several criteria, such as a 2.6 GPA, upper 50 percent class rank, or an ACT composite of 21 (SAT 1070), and ACT subscores can substitute for some core course requirements.

Good to know: Criteria based admission under South Dakota Board of Regents rules rather than a formal test optional statement. Official scores should be sent directly from the testing agency.

Sources: usd.edu.

University of South Florida

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are part of holistic review with grades and rigor, and applicants must meet minimum section scores (SAT 490 Reading and Writing and 480 Math; ACT 19 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math; CLT 38 Verbal plus Writing and 16 Quantitative). Applicants may qualify for admissions scholarships through the freshman evaluation.

Good to know: SAT, ACT, or CLT required. Superscores highest section scores across all SAT, ACT, and CLT test dates. Scores must come directly from the testing service; Common App, counselor, or screenshot scores are not accepted. Optional essay sections not considered.

Sources: usf.edu · usf.edu.

University of Southern California

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores become part of the overall review, and applicants are not penalized for not submitting. USC has never awarded merit aid based on formulas or cutoffs for test scores.

Good to know: Test optional for Fall 2027. Records the highest score for each section of the SAT and ACT, even across sittings. Requires official scores from the testing agency; self-reported scores not accepted. Applicants indicate on the Common App whether scores should be considered.

Sources: admission.usc.edu · admission.usc.edu. See the University of Southern California profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are used for admission and institutional merit scholarship consideration. Only tests taken through December 2026 count for Fall 2027.

Good to know: All first-year applicants must self-report ACT or SAT scores by January 20, 2027. ACT superscore uses highest of the four test areas; ACT Science not required with no penalty. SAT superscore uses ERW and Math. Strongly recommends self-reporting all ACT scores from every test date. Official scores due from the testing agency by May 15, 2027 for enrolling students.

Sources: admissions.utk.edu.

University of Texas at Austin

Required SAT superscore: No ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Freshman applicants receive an individualized holistic review, and official SAT or ACT scores are required to complete the application. Test scores can also be used to meet Calculus Readiness requirements.

Good to know: Does not superscore; uses the highest score from one test date. CLT also satisfies the requirement. ACT accepted with or without Science and treated equally. Official scores must come from the testing agency (Early Action by October 22, regular by December 10); self-reported scores alone are not enough.

Sources: admissions.utexas.edu. See the University of Texas at Austin profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Texas at Dallas

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: UT Dallas does not require test scores for admission or scholarship consideration, and submitted scores are used solely to enhance an applicant's admission or scholarship review. Official scores submitted by December 1 are used for Academic Excellence Scholarship consideration.

Good to know: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit scores to meet Texas Success Initiative requirements. Official scores must be sent from the testing agency. Page is not dated for a specific entry term.

Sources: enroll.utdallas.edu · enroll.utdallas.edu.

University of the South (Sewanee)

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Applicants may submit ACT scores, SAT scores, or no scores, and submitted scores are superscored for review. If scores are not received by the supporting materials deadline, the application is reviewed as test optional.

Good to know: Asks applicants to send all available scores for superscoring. ACT superscores calculated with and without Science, and the higher is used. Test optional status must be indicated on the Common App; applicants may switch to test optional by emailing their counselor before the deadline. Self-report via Sewanee's form.

Sources: new.sewanee.edu.

University of Utah

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants are not penalized for not submitting scores. Merit scholarships and the Honors College do not require test scores.

Good to know: ACT or SAT required for homeschooled applicants, GED or HiSET recipients, and graduates of non-regionally accredited high schools. Unofficial self-reported scores are used for admission; admitted students may be asked for official scores.

Sources: admissions.utah.edu · admissions.utah.edu.

University of Vermont

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Review is holistic, and students without scores are considered for the Honors College and merit scholarships and are not disadvantaged in any way.

Good to know: Test optional for domestic and international applicants. Self-reporting applicants must submit official scores if they enroll.

Sources: uvm.edu · uvm.edu.

University of Virginia

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Applicants who do not submit scores are not disadvantaged. For those who submit, UVA considers the best combination of scores.

Good to know: Uses top score from each SAT section across administrations and recalculates ACT composite scores; continues to superscore updates submitted after the deadline. UVA says it hopes applicants will submit all scores. Test optional choice made on the Common App and can be changed by email by November 22 (ED/EA) or January 15 (RD). Enrolling students must send official reports.

Sources: admission.virginia.edu · admission.virginia.edu. See the University of Virginia profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Washington (Seattle)

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Reviewers do not see test scores during holistic review, though high scores may be considered for a handful of students who might not otherwise be admitted. Scores are not required or considered for admissions scholarships and do not help for direct admission to engineering, computer science, or the Honors Program.

Good to know: UW describes itself as technically test optional after permanently removing the requirement. Superscores if multiple scores are submitted. Official scores may be requested if scores are used in the decision.

Sources: admit.washington.edu. See the University of Washington profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of West Florida

Required SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: UWF reviews ACT, SAT, or CLT composite scores as part of a holistic review alongside grades and course pattern, and students may be admitted below the published thresholds. Meeting the state minimum subsection scores does not guarantee admission.

Good to know: Florida Board of Governors Regulation 6.002 requires FTIC applicants to submit an SAT, ACT, or CLT score. Accepts CLT. State minimum subsection scores: ACT Reading 19, Math 19, English 17; SAT ERW 490, Math 480. Official scores must come directly from the testing agency.

Sources: uwf.edu · flbog.edu.

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Test optional SAT superscore: No ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores are one factor in a holistic review, and applicants who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged. If provided, scores may be used in consideration for a first-year scholarship.

Good to know: Does not superscore the ACT or SAT. Only the top composite score is considered, regardless of how many scores are sent. The choice made at application submission about using scores is final. Official scores only. Waiver covers Spring 2027, Fall 2027, and Spring 2028; Regents have not decided on Fall 2028.

Sources: admissions.wisc.edu. See the University of Wisconsin-Madison profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

University of Wyoming

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: An ACT or SAT score is not part of the admission requirements, and assured admission is based on high school GPA. Scores are recommended because they can help students earn more financial assistance.

Good to know: Assured admission with a 3.00 to 4.00 cumulative GPA; 2.50 to 2.99 is admitted with support. The Hathaway Scholarship FAQ says students who test more than once may have an ACT Superscore sent to UW Admissions, and SAT scores are converted to an ACT equivalent for Hathaway.

Sources: uwyo.edu · uwyo.edu.

Vanderbilt University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: The applicant's choice to apply with or without scores will not advantage or disadvantage the review. Applicants who meet the December 1 deadline are considered for merit scholarships whether or not they submit scores.

Good to know: Test optional for fall 2027 and 2028; scores required again for fall 2029 entry. Superscores both tests using highest section scores; ACT Science not required and counts only if it helps. Encourages submitting all scores. Enrolling students must send official scores.

Sources: admissions.vanderbilt.edu. See the Vanderbilt University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Vassar College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Vassar does not require SAT or ACT scores, and applicants declare whether to include scores through a test optional form in the applicant portal. If scores are submitted, Vassar looks at the highest section scores across sittings.

Good to know: Test optional form deadlines: November 22 for ED I, January 8 for RD and ED II. Enrolling students who self reported must send official reports in the spring, and discrepancies can lead to a rescinded offer.

Sources: vassar.edu. See the Vassar College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Villanova University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Scores, if submitted, are one part of a holistic review with grades, curriculum strength, writing supplements, activities, and recommendations. Students who do not submit scores can still be considered for all merit scholarships to which they apply.

Good to know: Test optional through the 2026-27 cycle (Class of 2031). Superscores the highest subscores from the SAT and/or ACT across test dates. Applicants homeschooled for more than one full academic year of high school must submit SAT and/or ACT scores. Official scores needed only if admitted and enrolling.

Sources: villanova.edu · villanova.edu. See the Villanova University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Virginia Tech

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants choose whether scores are reviewed, and choosing not to have them reviewed will not affect the admission decision. When reviewed, scores are only one piece of holistic review alongside course rigor, grades, intended major, and the Ut Prosim Profile.

Good to know: Test optional for students entering through Fall 2028. Score preference can be changed until November 1 (EA) or January 15 (RD). Scores are self reported in the STARS record. Does not look at the Writing section of either test.

Sources: vt.edu · vt.edu. See the Virginia Tech profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Wabash College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Applicants are not required to submit scores. Students who do not submit scores are still considered for merit scholarships, with additional weight on the rigor of the high school curriculum.

Good to know: All test score submissions are superscored using highest section scores across test dates.

Sources: wabash.edu · bulletin.wabash.edu.

Wake Forest University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Scores are only required if the applicant indicates they want them considered, and applicants who do not submit will not be penalized. Wake Forest has been test optional since the class entering in Fall 2009.

Good to know: Asks applicants who tested multiple times to report all test scores, which it will superscore. Enrolling students who had scores considered must send official scores the summer before arriving.

Sources: admissions.wfu.edu · admissions.wfu.edu. See the Wake Forest University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Washington and Lee University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Test scores, if submitted, are only one of the factors used to evaluate an application as part of a holistic review.

Good to know: Combines best scores from multiple sittings. Does not review ACT Writing; reviews ACT Science if submitted. Self report via Common App, Coalition, QuestBridge, or the applicant portal until the deadline. Enrolling students must send official reports, and discrepancies could lead to admission being withdrawn.

Sources: wlu.edu · wlu.edu. See the Washington and Lee University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Washington State University

Test free SAT superscore: Scores not used ACT superscore: Scores not used Score Choice: Scores not used

How scores are used: WSU does not require SAT or ACT scores and does not use them in admission decisions.

Good to know: Test free: scores are not considered for admission. The admission page does not say whether scores are used for placement or scholarships.

Sources: admission.wsu.edu.

Washington University in St. Louis

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: WashU is test optional and has no preference between the SAT and ACT. If both are taken, it considers whichever set of scores is most advantageous to the applicant.

Good to know: Superscores using highest section scores across the test dates submitted. Last accepted test date is December (October for EA or ED I). Self reported scores accepted on the Common and Coalition applications; enrolling students must send official reports.

Sources: admissions.washu.edu. See the Washington University in St. Louis profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Wellesley College

Test optional SAT superscore: Not stated ACT superscore: Not stated Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Testing is one part of a holistic, committee based review, and applicants are reviewed in the context of their available resources. A math based score can meet quantitative reasoning requirements and a writing based score can meet First-Year Writing requirements.

Good to know: Test optional for fall 2027 entry. Applicants indicate whether scores should be considered on the Common App, Coalition App, or the SAT-ACT Score Choice form (QuestBridge). Self reported scores accepted; official scores required on enrollment. Accepts the new ACT with or without Science.

Sources: wellesley.edu · wellesley.edu. See the Wellesley College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Wesleyan University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: If scores are present in the application Wesleyan will consider them, and if they are not included they are not factored into the decision. The best predictor of success is day to day work in a rigorous curriculum, which is central to holistic review.

Good to know: Uses best SAT section scores across test dates and best ACT section scores to recalculate a new composite. Applicants choose on the Common App which tests (ACT only, SAT only, etc.) or no tests are considered. Self reported scores entered on the Common App are added to the file. Homeschooled applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores from the last twelve months.

Sources: wesleyan.edu · wesleyan.edu. See the Wesleyan University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

West Virginia University

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: All recommended

How scores are used: Under a no harm policy, scores are used only if they help the applicant for University admission, the Honors College, and automatically awarded merit scholarships. A few majors have minimum ACT or SAT math or composite benchmarks, with alternate GPA based paths for test optional applicants in some programs.

Good to know: Superscores for admission, the Honors College, and institutional scholarships; computes two ACT superscores (with and without Science) and uses the higher. Encourages sending all test dates. Self reported scores not accepted; scores on a high school transcript not accepted. The Promise Scholarship requires ACT or SAT. Official scores for merit must arrive by August 1.

Sources: wvu.edu · admissions.wvu.edu.

Whitman College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitted scores are one of many factors in review, and the committee makes no assumptions about why students do or do not submit. Scores are not required for merit or need based scholarship consideration.

Good to know: Combines highest subsection scores across dates; does not superscore old SAT with new SAT. Homeschooled applicants, those from narrative evaluation schools, and international applicants are strongly encouraged to submit. Enrolling students who self reported must send official scores.

Sources: whitman.edu.

William & Mary

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Submitting scores is completely optional, and if both SAT and ACT are submitted W&M uses the result most advantageous to the applicant. All applicants are considered for merit programs whether or not they submit scores.

Good to know: Superscores both tests if taken multiple times. If an applicant chooses test optional on the Common App, any self reported scores are suppressed.

Sources: wm.edu. See the William & Mary profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Williams College

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Williams says it is truly test optional and the decision to submit SAT or ACT results is up to the applicant. If multiple scores are submitted, it considers the highest section scores.

Good to know: Superscores across the legacy and enhanced ACT; ACT Science optional for the enhanced ACT. Scores can be entered in the application, emailed as a screenshot, or sent officially. Applicants can withdraw scores any time before the deadline.

Sources: williams.edu. See the Williams College profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Test optional SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: No Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Test scores will never negatively impact a student's competitiveness. WPI does not use test scores when awarding merit scholarships.

Good to know: Returned to test optional after a 2021 to 2024 test blind pilot. Considers the best superscored SAT; does not superscore the ACT but considers the best ACT composite. Official scores required only for enrolling students. Scores not considered for transfer applicants.

Sources: wpi.edu.

Yale University

Required SAT superscore: Yes ACT superscore: Yes Score Choice: No rule stated

How scores are used: Yale considers standardized tests as one component of its holistic evaluation process and has no preference between the ACT and SAT.

Good to know: Requires ACT or SAT; a May 27, 2026 update restored the pre-2020 ACT/SAT requirement, ending the test flexible option. Applicants may report superscored results, but a superscored ACT composite must match what ACT provides. ACT Science and Writing optional. AP/IB scores encouraged but not required. Admitted students must send official results of all self reported scores.

Sources: admissions.yale.edu · admissions.yale.edu. See the Yale University profile for SAT and ACT ranges, admit rate and deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean when a college superscores?

Superscoring means the college combines your highest section scores from different test dates into one new score. On the SAT that is your best Reading and Writing plus your best Math. On the ACT it is a new composite built from your best English, Math and Reading. 135 of the 196 colleges in our list that use scores superscore the SAT and 128 superscore the ACT.

Which colleges do not superscore the SAT?

Based on their own admissions pages, Georgetown University, Michigan State University, Pennsylvania State University, Texas A&M University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Iowa, University of New Mexico, University of Texas at Austin and University of Wisconsin-Madison use a single sitting instead of superscoring the SAT for fall 2027 applicants.

Which colleges do not superscore the ACT?

Carnegie Mellon University, Colorado College, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Howard University, Michigan State University, Northwestern University, Pennsylvania State University, Princeton University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Swarthmore College, Texas A&M University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Delaware, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Iowa, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, University of New Mexico, University of Texas at Austin, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Worcester Polytechnic Institute do not superscore the ACT. Several of them, including Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, Northwestern, Swarthmore, RPI, Delaware, Colorado College and WPI, do superscore the SAT.

Does Harvard superscore the SAT and ACT?

Harvard says it does not create superscores, but it evaluates your highest SAT section scores across test dates and the strongest single ACT sitting. Harvard allows College Board Score Choice and the ACT equivalent.

Does Georgetown require all SAT scores?

No. Georgetown requires at least one full SAT or ACT, does not accept superscores, and only needs scores from one full exam. It considers only the Reading and Writing and Math portions of the SAT.

Which colleges require you to send all of your SAT and ACT scores?

Only Denison University, Florida Gulf Coast University and Syracuse University require all scores in our list. Syracuse says applicants using SAT Score Choice should be aware that all scores will be required. Another 25 colleges, including MIT, Johns Hopkins, Rice, Vanderbilt and UVA, recommend sending all scores and then superscore them.

Can I use Score Choice for Ivy League schools?

Yes. Harvard, Princeton, Penn, Columbia, Cornell and Dartmouth explicitly allow SAT Score Choice, and Brown and Yale publish no all-scores requirement. Princeton encourages applicants to submit all scores, and Penn encourages the full testing history even though Score Choice is permitted.

Do colleges combine SAT and ACT scores into one superscore?

Almost never. Harvey Mudd is the only college we found that combines its highest section scores across the SAT and ACT. Santa Clara says sending multiple tests lets it see subsections regardless of test type. Every other college superscores each test separately or uses whichever test is higher.

Can I self-report my SAT or ACT scores?

127 colleges in our list accept self-reported scores and ask for official reports only if you enroll. 26 require official scores sent directly from the College Board or ACT, including USC, Princeton, Texas A&M, UT Austin, Georgia, Maryland, Rutgers and Wisconsin.

Should I retake the SAT or ACT if my colleges superscore?

Usually yes, if you have time to prepare. At a superscoring college a retake can only raise your combined score, so many students plan two or three sittings and focus each one on their weaker section. Check your list for single-sitting colleges such as Georgetown, UT Austin and Wisconsin, where the whole test on one date still matters.

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Methodology and sources

Between October 16 and 17, 2026, we checked each college’s official undergraduate admissions pages, testing policy pages, FAQs and, for public systems, governing board rules (University of California, California State University, UNC System, University System of Georgia and Florida Board of Governors). We recorded a policy only when the college states it. When a page is silent, the table says "Not stated" or "No rule stated" rather than guessing. We did not rely on third party lists, because many still repeat rules from before the digital SAT and the enhanced ACT. Policies change, so confirm details with each college before you apply. Every college’s source is linked in the table and in its details entry.

This is a ConnectPrep page, researched and published by ConnectPrep, an independent tutoring, test prep and admissions advising company founded in 2013 and based in Westport, Connecticut. ConnectPrep is not affiliated with or endorsed by the College Board, ACT or any college listed. SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT Education Corp.