SAT and ACT Policies and Score Ranges for Popular Colleges and Universities

Compass has compiled the most recently available score range data and admission testing policies for popular colleges and universities, public and private, chosen to represent a wide array of four-year postsecondary institutions in the U.S. About 75% of the schools on this list have reported for the class entering in Fall 2021, which was the first admission cycle with widespread test optional policies in response to students’ inability to test during the early months of the pandemic. This is evident in the absence of score data at some schools.

The SAT and ACT scores in the table below represent the most recently reported scores available. You can use these new ranges to better understand the typical test scores of enrolled students. These scores should not be viewed as cutoffs or qualifying scores. Additionally the table includes application data, an explanation of relevant test optional (TO) policies – e.g. temporary suspension of the testing requirement, permanently TO, or Test Free (TF).

Students who choose not to submit test scores when applying to colleges will be evaluated holistically. In the absence of a test score, admissions officers may bring an even greater focus to the student’s academic achievements. Students especially should strive to do very well in school and maintain the strongest possible GPA in classes that challenge them appropriately. Compass offers academic tutoring in over 50 subjects to help students maximize their scholastic potential. We have a strong team of subject specific expert tutors to guide the program from start to finish. We also offer a Study Skills and Organizational Coaching program to provide students with the tools they need to excel in the classroom.

This list is intended as a broad snapshot of the competitive landscape of college admission. Students taking a holistic approach to their college search will undoubtedly consider many other wonderful colleges not included in this list.

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Schools marked with an asterisk (*) are only Test Optional for some students. Please read these schools’ policies carefully to determine if you qualify for admission without test scores. We strive to keep this list current as colleges continuously revise their policies. As soon as we learn of a change, we update this table. We also encourage you to click on a college’s name to link directly to its testing policy page for the most complete guidance.

School	TO?	Applies to Class Year(s)	Policy Details	Number of Applicants	Accept Rate	SAT Total 25th–75th Percentile	ACT Total 25th–75th Percentile
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	No		MIT has ended their temporary test optional policy. Students applying to the class of 2027 and beyond will need to submit SAT or ACT scores.	20075	7.26%	1510–1570	34–36
Georgetown University	No		Georgetown requires submission of SAT/ACT scores for admission. Students who apply without scores will be asked to explain why they were unable to take a test. Georgetown does not offer merit-based aid.	27629	11.98%	1380–1530	32–35
United States Air Force Academy	No		USAFA requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	11599	12.31%	1400–1510	31–35
Georgia Institute of Technology	No		The University System of Georgia has announced that all institutions will resume test score admission requirements beginning with the Spring semester of 2022. Any student applying to a University System of Georgia school in 2022 and beyond will have to submit an SAT or ACT test score.	45388	18.3%	1370–1520	31–35
United States Merchant Maritime Academy	No		USMMA requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	1790	25.2%	—	—
University of Florida	No		The University of Florida requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	48193	31.13%	1310–1450	29–33
University of Central Florida	No		University of Central Florida requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the ACT Writing Test.	48927	36.37%	1170–1350	25–30
Florida State University	No		Florida State University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	65256	37.06%	1200–1330	26–30
University of Georgia	No		The University System of Georgia has announced that all institutions will resume test score admission requirements beginning with the Spring semester of 2022. Any student applying to a University System of Georgia school in 2022 and beyond will have to submit an SAT or ACT test score.	39090	40.14%	1280–1430	28–32
University of South Florida	No		University of South Florida requries either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	50368	49.4%	1150–1330	24–29
Gallaudet University	No		Gallaudet University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	477	61.22%	785–985	14–19
Florida International	No		Florida International University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the ACT Writing Test.	16406	64.01%	1030–1220	21–27
Florida Institute of Technology	No		Florida Institute of Technology requires either the SAT or ACT. It generally does not require the optional ACT Writing Test, but it may be required for some applicants.	10650	65.88%	1150–1330	24–30
Purdue University—West Lafayette	No		Purdue University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	59173	68.88%	1190–1430	26–33
New College of Florida	No		The New College of Florida requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	1650	74.18%	1110–1328	23–29
University of Tennessee	No		The University of Tennessee requires SAT/ACT scores as part of the application for admission.	29909	74.94%	1180–1340	25–31
Thomas Aquinas College	No		Thomas Aquinas College requires requires that applicants take the SAT, the ACT, or the CLT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test. Thomas Aquinas College does not offer merit-based aid.	204	78.92%	1150–1390	26–31
Columbia University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Columbia offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.	60551	3.89%	1510–1560	34–35
California Institute of Technology	Yes (TF)	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	Caltech has extended their temporary Test Free policy, meaning it will not consider standardized test scores, to the 2024–25 admissions cycle. CalTech does not offer merit-based aid.	13026	3.92%	—	—
Stanford University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Stanford extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.	55471	3.95%	1470–1560	34–35
Harvard College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026	Harvard has extended their temporary test optional policy through the 2026 admissions cycle.	57789	4.01%	1480–1580	33–36
Princeton University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	Princeton has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle. Princeton does not offer merit-based aid.	37601	4.38%	1470–1560	33–35
Yale University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Yale has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle. Yale does not offer merit-based aid.	47240	5.31%	1480–1560	33–35
Brown University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Brown has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle. Brown does not offer merit-based aid.	46568	5.51%	1470–1550	33–35
Dartmouth College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Dartmouth has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023. Dartmouth does not offer merit-based aid.	28356	6.17%	1430–1550	32–35
Johns Hopkins University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026	Johns Hopkins has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025–26 admission cycle.	38513	6.43%	1520–1560	34–35
University of Chicago	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	UChicago offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	37977	6.48%	1510–1560	33–35
Pomona College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Pomona College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.	11620	6.64%	1480–1550	33–35
Northwestern University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Northwestern has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.	47636	6.97%	1490–1550	33–35
Vanderbilt University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Vanderbilt has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.	47152	7.14%	1480–1570	34–35
Swarthmore College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	Swarthmore has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024-25 admission cycle.	13012	7.79%	1440–1540	33–35
Duke University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Duke has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.	39603	7.79%	1480–1560	34–35
Cornell University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Cornell has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2024 applicants. Additionally, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business will not consider test scores even if submitted. Cornell does not offer merit-based aid.	67380	8.69%	1450–1540	33–35
Amherst College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Amherst has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.	13999	8.74%	1440–1540	32–35
Bowdoin College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Bowdoin College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. Bowdoin does not offer merit-based aid.	9325	8.82%	1330–1510	31–34
Williams College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023 2024, 2025, 2026	Williams has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025–26 admissions cycle.	12452	8.83%	1470–1550	33–35
University of Pennsylvania	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	UPenn has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.	42205	8.98%	1460–1570	33–35
United States Naval Academy	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	USNA has extended their temporary test flexible policy, meaning they will review applications with or without standardized test scores. Students seeking admission without a test score will be asked to provide supporting information concerning test availability, cancellation, etc.	15699	9.08%	1250–1510	27–34
United States Military Academy	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	West Point has extended their temporary test flexible policy, which allows students to submit official PSAT scores in lieu of SAT or ACT scores. They require the ACT with writing, and students who submit PSAT or SAT scores may be asked to provide a timed writing sample.	15856	9.28%	1220–1440	28–33
Rice University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Rice has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022-23 admissions cycle.	29544	9.48%	1490–1570	34–35
Tulane University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Tulane has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.	45525	9.63%	1380–1490	30–33
Colby College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Colby College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. Colby does not offer merit-based aid.	13584	9.67%	1380–1520	31–34
Harvey Mudd College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Harvey Mudd has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.	4737	9.99%	1470–1540	34–36
University of California—Los Angeles	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.	139490	10.77%	—	—
Claremont McKenna College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	CMC has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	5632	11.24%	1440–1500	32–35
Tufts University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026	Tufts has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025–26 admission cycle.	31198	11.43%	1450–1530	33–35
Barnard College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Barnard College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle. Barnard College does not offer merit-based aid.	10395	11.47%	1445–1530	32–34
University of Southern California	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	USC has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	71031	12.51%	1330–1520	30–34
Washington University in St. Louis	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Washington University in St. Louis has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.	33634	13%	1490–1570	33–35
Emory University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Emory has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.	33435	13.05%	1430–1530	32–34
Middlebury College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Middlebury has adopted a three-year, test optional policy for first-year and transfer students, beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. After a three-year pilot period, Middlebury will re-evaluate whether to continue the test optional policy indefinitely or return to its previous test flexible policy. Middlebury does not offer merit-based aid.	11906	13.45%	1400–1520	32–34
Carnegie Mellon University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Carnegie Mellon has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	32896	13.54%	1480–1560	33–35
Hamilton College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Hamilton has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle. Hamilton does not offer merit-based aid.	9380	14.07%	1440–1520	33–35
Colorado College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Colorado College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	10975	14.25%	1265–1450	29–33
University of California—Berkeley	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.	112846	14.54%	—	—
University of Notre Dame	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Notre Dame has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.	23642	15.07%	1410–1550	32–35
The Cooper Union	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Cooper Union has extemded their temporary test optional policy for first-year and transfer applicants, to Fall 2023.	2326	15.86%	1305–1530	30–35
Wellesley College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Wellesley College has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2024 admission.	7665	16.18%	1410–1530	31–35
Colgate University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027	Colgate University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2026–27 admissions cycle.	17540	17.19%	1360–1490	31–34
Bates College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Bates offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. Bates does not offer merit-based aid.	7319	17.31%	1290–1440	30–34
Carleton College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Carleton College has extended their temporary test optional to Fall 2023 admissions.	7915	17.55%	1440–1530	31–35
Davidson College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Davidson offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission with SAT or ACT scores. Homeschooled students and students who attend non-traditional schools are recommended to submit scores.	6434	17.8%	1340–1480	30–33
Haverford College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Haverford offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission with SAT or ACT scores. Haverford does not offer merit-based aid.	5332	17.84%	1440–1520	33–35
Pitzer College	Yes	2022, 2023, 2024	Pitzer has been test optional since 2003. After nearly two decades of test optional admissions, Pitzer College will switch to a test-free admission policy for at least three years, beginning with the admission cycle for fall 2022.	3676	18.31%	1410–1500	31–33
Northeastern University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026	Northeastern has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025-26 admission cycle.	75244	18.38%	1440–1530	33–35
Boston University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	BU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.	75778	18.65%	1390–1490	31–34
Washington and Lee University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Washington and Lee has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.	6614	18.87%	1410–1530	32–35
Boston College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Boston College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.	39846	19.04%	1430–1510	33–34
University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.	53776	19.24%	1330–1500	29–33
Wesleyan University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Wesleyan University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission. International students will not be required to submit SAT or ACT scores for the 2020-21 admission cycle.	13067	19.44%	1310–1490	31–34
Vassar College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Vassar offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores. Vassar College does not offer merit-based aid.	10884	20.15%	1420–1520	32–34
University of Michigan—Ann Arbor	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The University of Michigan has extended their temporary test flexible policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.	79743	20.15%	1360–1530	31–35
United States Coast Guard Academy	Yes	2022	USCGA has adopted a temporary test optional policy for the 2021–22 admission cycle. While scores are optional, they are preferred, and students applying without scores are asked to upload a short statement.	1930	20.31%	1212–1400	25–30
University of Virginia	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	UVA has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.	47982	20.74%	1400–1510	32–35
New York University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	NYU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.	80210	21.09%	1390–1510	31–34
Grinnell College	Yes	2021, 2022	Grinnell has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	8004	23.08%	1370–1530	31–34
Babson College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Babson has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.	7104	25%	1400–1500	31–34
Wake Forest University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Wake Forest offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	15156	25.18%	1380–1480	30–33
Villanova University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Villanova has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	24410	25.24%	1350–1490	31–34
Rhode Island School of Design	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Rhode Island School of Design offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, international and homeschooled students are still required to submit test scores.	3832	25.76%	1230–1470	26–32
Case Western Reserve University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Case Western has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.	28786	27.36%	1350–1520	30–34
Denison University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Denison offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	9513	28.27%	1250–1410	28–32
University of Miami	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	University of Miami has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.	42244	28.49%	1310–1450	30–33
University of Texas—Austin	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	UT Austin has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.	66043	28.75%	1230–1480	29–34
University of Richmond	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	University of Richmond has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.	13955	28.77%	1320–1462	31–34
University of California—Irvine	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.	107952	28.94%	—	—
University of California—Santa Barbara	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.	105647	29.18%	—	—
Scripps College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Scripps offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	2952	29.54%	1400–1510	31–34
Smith College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Smith College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	6064	29.91%	1390–1510	31–34
Skidmore College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Skidmore College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, international students and homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	11176	30.59%	1300–1420	29–33
Macalester College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Macalester College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, Macalester recommends that homeschooled students and students who attend high schools that do not provide grades submit SAT or ACT scores.	9031	31.31%	1360–1490	29–33
California State Polytechnic University—San Luis Obispo	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	54570	33%	1240–1420	28–33
Berea College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Berea College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–23 admission cycle.	1736	33.24%	1090–1298	23–27
Trinity University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Trinity University has adopted a three-year, test optional policy for first-time, international, and homeschooled students beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. After a three-year pilot period, Trinity will re-evaluate whether to continue the test optional policy indefinitely or reinstate a testing requirement for admission.	9626	33.72%	1300–1450	29–33
University of California—San Diego	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.	118410	34.31%	—	—
Oberlin College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Oberlin College has adopted a three-year, test optional policy for first-time, international, and homeschooled students beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. After a three-year pilot period, Oberlin will re-evaluate whether to continue the test optional policy indefinitely or reinstate a testing requirement for admission.	10597	34.34%	1340–1460	30–34
Bucknell University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	Bucknell University adopted a five-year, test optional policy for first-year students, beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. However, homeschooled students and international students are not eligible for test optional admission. Bucknell will use the five-year pilot period to assess the patterns of success for test score submitters and non-submitters.	11263	34.5%	1230–1390	26–32
CUNY—Hunter	Yes (TF)	2021, 2022	The CUNY system has extended their temporary test free policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	33750	35.17%	1150–1350	—
Howard University	Yes	2021, 2022	Howard University has extended its temporary test optional policy to the 2021-22 admissions cycle.	29396	35.25%	1100–1270	21–26
University of Rochester	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The University of Rochester offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	19607	35.43%	1300–1500	29–33
University of Tulsa	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	University of Tulsa has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.	9793	35.84%	1090–1360	24–31
Hampton University	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	Hampton University requires either the SAT or ACT, however they will waive this requirement for students with a 3.3+ GPA or who rank in the top 10% of their class. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	9551	36%	1030–1160	20–25
Hillsdale College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Hillsdale College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	2208	36.01%	1340–1495	30–34
Trinity College (Hartford)	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Trinity offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	5952	36.04%	1310–1420	30–32
College of William and Mary	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	William and Mary offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.	17475	36.54%	1360–1520	31–34
Kenyon College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Kenyon has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2023 semester.	7601	36.55%	1360–1470	31–34
Franklin and Marshall College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Franklin and Marshall College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission. Franklin and Marshall does not offer merit-based aid.	7720	37.54%	1260–1410	29–32
San Diego State University	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	67660	37.9%	1130–1320	22–29
Occidental College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Oxy offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	6495	38.24%	1350–1470	30–33
Brandeis University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Brandeis University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	9796	39.14%	1390–1500	31–34
Bryn Mawr College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Bryn Mawr offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	3391	39.34%	1290–1460	30–33
Emerson College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Emerson College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	13324	40.6%	1220–1380	27–32
Lafayette College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Lafayette College extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	8262	40.74%	1330–1440	30–33
Connecticut College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Connecticut College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	7682	40.95%	1353–1450	30–33
Austin College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Austin College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	4151	42.57%	1120–1330	23–29
College of the Holy Cross	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The College of the Holy Cross offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	6498	42.87%	1240–1420	28–32
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	RPI has extended their temporary test optional police to the 2023–24 admission cycle. However, students applying to the Physician-Scientist Program will be required to submit the appropriate testing.	20402	42.99%	1330–1500	29–33
CUNY—Baruch College	Yes (TF)	2021, 2022	The CUNY system has extended their temporary test free policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	20303	43.4%	1130–1330	—
Reed College	Yes (TF)	2021, 2022, 2023	Reed has extended their temporary test free admission policy to the Fall 2023 period.	7010	43.81%	1330–1500	30–34
Syracuse University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Syracuse extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.	35299	44.38%	1180–1380	26–30
Illinois Wesleyan University	Yes	2021, 2022	Illinois Wesleyan has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021-22 admission cycle. Test optional applicants must have an interview with their admissions counselor and submit an essay.	4543	45.23%	1130–1320	24–29
Binghamton University—SUNY	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	38533	45.3%	1320–1460	30–33
Loyola Marymount University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	LMU has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.	19045	45.82%	1260–1410	28–32
Lehigh University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Lehigh has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.	14107	45.97%	1340–1460	30–34
University of California—Davis	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.	76225	46.32%	1160–1370	25–31
California State University—Long Beach	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	67092	46.87%	—	—
Union College (Schenectady, NY)	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Union College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and those applying for the Leadership in Medicine program or the 3+3 Accelerated Law Program are not eligible for test optional admission.	7470	47.03%	1270–1450	28–32
North Carolina State University—Raleigh	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.	32893	47.23%	1290–1430	27–32
St. Olaf College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	St. Olaf College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	6494	47.43%	1240–1420	28–33
Clark University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Clark University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	8151	48.03%	1220–1380	27–30
Stony Brook University—SUNY	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	38826	48.06%	1320–1460	29–33
Dickinson College	Yes (TF)	2021, 2022, 2023	Dickinson has extended their temporary test free policy to the Fall 2023 semester.	6366	48.08%	1383–1465	—
Clemson University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Clemson has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	47007	49.22%	1240–1400	27–32
George Washington University	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	George Washington University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, applicants applying to the accelerated Seven-Year B.A./M.D. Program, students who attend secondary schools that do not provide letter grades, homeschooled students, and recruited NCAA Division 1 athletes are not eligible for test optional admission (unless allowed by the NCAA).	27236	49.71%	1320–1460	30–34
Spelman College	Yes	2021, 2022	Spelman has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	11176	50.76%	1070–1240	20–26
Rollins College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Rollins offers a test optional policy ("test scores waived option"), which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, applicants to the 3/2 Accelerated Management Program or the Honors Degree Program must submit test scores.	8049	50.86%	1180–1330	25–29
Southwestern University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Southwestern University has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	4757	51.04%	1155–1320	25–31
The College of New Jersey	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	The College of New Jersey has adopted a three-year, test optional policy for all applicants, beginning in the 2020-21 admission cycle.	13199	51.25%	1150–1300	24–30
University of Dallas	Yes	2021, 2022	University of Dallas has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	4645	51.63%	1130–1335	23–30
University of Maryland—College Park	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2025	UMD has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 application cycle.	50146	51.99%	1340–1490	30–34
Mount Holyoke College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Mount Holyoke College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	3971	52.3%	1340–1470	31–35
Wofford College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Wofford College has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. However, international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	4349	52.47%	1220–1390	28–32
University of San Diego	Yes (TF)	2021, 2022, 2023	University of San Diego has extended their temporary test free policy to the Fall 2023 semester.	14326	52.7%	—	—
Pepperdine University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Pepperdine has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	11855	52.71%	1280–1430	25–30
Soka University of America	Yes	2021, 2022	Soka University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.	513	52.83%	1220–1365	24–28
Stevens Institute of Technology	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Stevens Institute of Technology has extended their temporary test optional policy, with some exceptions, for Fall 2023.	11320	53%	1370–1510	31–34
Southern Methodist University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	SMU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	15685	53.13%	1350–1490	31–34
University of Washington—Seattle	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The University of Washington—Seattle offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	48840	53.48%	1240–1450	29–34
Texas Christian University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	TCU has extended their temporary test optional policy through 2023.	19782	53.61%	1140–1345	26–31
Santa Clara University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Santa Clara University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023 terms.	16848	53.98%	1300–1460	29–33
Sarah Lawrence College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Sarah Lawrence College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	3674	54.63%	1230–1390	27–32
University of La Verne	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of La Verne offers a test optional policy, which allows first-year applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	6864	54.82%	1040–1190	19–24
Marist College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Marist College offers a test optional policy, offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and students applying to some programs are not eligible for test optional admission.	11715	55%	1210–1340	26–31
California State Polytechnic University—Pomona	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	36660	55.48%	1030–1250	19–27
University of Connecticut	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026	UConn has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2026 term.	36753	55.6%	1230–1430	27–33
Fairfield University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Fairfield University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	12674	55.81%	1240–1370	27–31
Gettysburg College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Gettysburg College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, Gettysburg recommends that both international and homeschooled students submit SAT or ACT scores.	6206	56.33%	1280–1430	28–32
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Yes	2021, 2022	Virginia Tech has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	42054	56.47%	1210–1410	26–35
St. Lawrence University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	St. Lawrence offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores. However, international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	5217	56.55%	1230–1380	29–32
Baylor University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Baylor has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle. However, homeschooled students, students who attend schools that only provide narrative evaluations, and students who graduate high school early are not eligible for test optional admissions.	36588	56.69%	1170–1350	25–32
Colorado School of Mines	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Mines offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	12022	56.88%	1320–1460	29–33
Rhodes College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Rhodes College has adopted a three-year, test optional policy for all first-year applicants beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. After a three-year pilot period, Rhodes will re-evaluate whether to continue the test optional policy indefinitely or reinstate a testing requirement for admission.	5318	56.88%	1320–1450	28–32
Ohio State University—Columbus	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	OSU has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.	58180	57.18%	1260–1420	26–32
New School	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The New School offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	9413	57.41%	1150–1380	25–30
Hampden-Sydney College	Yes	2021, 2022	Hampden-Sydney College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.	3056	57.43%	1060–1320	20–27
Lake Forest College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Lake Forest College has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. Test optional applicants must complete an interview. Homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	4482	57.61%	1100–1275	23–30
Pennsylvania State University—University Park	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	Penn State has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2025 term.	78578	57.61%	1200–1400	26–32
Morehouse College	Yes	2021, 2022	Morehouse has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admissions cycle.	3554	57.88%	1010–1210	20–25
California State University—Fresno	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	18122	57.94%	950–1130	16–22
Providence College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Providence College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	11129	57.98%	1120–1315	26–31
Saint Louis University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Saint Louis University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.	15573	58.28%	1170–1380	25–30
Fordham University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Fordham University has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2024 admissions.	46275	58.3%	1320–1450	30–33
Whitman College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Whitman College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, international and homeschooled students are strongly encouraged to submit SAT or ACT scores.	5274	58.68%	1275–1415	29–33
University of California—Santa Cruz	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.	61822	58.9%	—	—
Brigham Young University—Provo	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	BYU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	11608	59.18%	1230–1420	26–32
Texas Lutheran University	Yes	2021, 2022	TLU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.	2683	59.3%	1018–1160	19–24
California State University—Fullerton	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	45140	59.43%	935–1160	16–25
Texas A&M University—College Station	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Texas A&M has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.	44110	59.59%	1160–1370	25–31
University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign offers a test optional oplicy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.	47593	59.66%	1340–1510	29–34
St. John's College—Annapolis	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	St. John's College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and students who will not earn high school diplomas are not eligible for test optional admission. Most international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	909	59.85%	1200–1420	26–32
Bennington College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Bennington has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.	1382	59.99%	1240–1360	25–31
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Yes (TF)	2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029	WPI has adopted an eight year test free policy, which means the university does not accept scores in the application process, beginning with the Fall 2021 application cycle.	11092	60.21%	—	—
Sewanee: University of the South	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Sewanee—The University of the South offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	4162	60.26%	1210–1380	26–31
University of Wisconsin—Madison	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The University of Wisiconsin—Madison has extended its temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.	53829	60.31%	1350–1480	28–32
Chapman University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Chapman offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and students who graduate from schools without traditional grades are not eligible for test optional admission.	15098	60.37%	1223–1400	26–31
Birmingham-Southern College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Birmingham-Southern College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, applicants who select test optional admission are required to have an interview with an admissions counselor.	2460	60.45%	1020–1390	22–28
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Daytona Beach	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers a test optional policy, which allows most students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. Homeschooled students must provide SAT or ACT scores and show academic strength through AP Exams.	9581	60.6%	1130–1320	23–30
The College of Wooster	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The College of Wooster offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	6611	60.63%	1250–1410	26–32
Biola University	Yes	2021, 2022	Biola University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.	4354	60.77%	1133–1340	22–29
Bentley University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Bentley University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	9311	60.94%	1250–1400	29–32
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	2018	61.4%	1120–1310	23–29
Abilene Christian University	Yes	2021, 2022	ACU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle. However, only students who submit test scores will be considered for the honors college.	11379	61.48%	1015–1230	21–28
Lipscomb University	Yes	2021, 2022	Lipscomb University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 term.	3621	61.5%	1090–1290	22–29
University of South Carolina	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	The University of South Carolina has extended their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2023 admissions.	42045	61.56%	1150–1340	26–31
Wabash College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Wabash has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	1635	61.59%	1150–1325	23–29
Muhlenberg College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Muhlenberg College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	4543	62.18%	1170–1340	26–31
Luther College	Yes	2021, 2022	Luther College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	4108	62.27%	1040–1270	22–28
Truman State University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Truman State University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2023 semester. Students applying to the nursing major must submit scores. Test scores are also required to be eligible for some scholarships or programs.	4595	62.61%	1150–1350	24–31
Wayne State University	Yes	2021, 2022	WSU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	15305	62.74%	1010–1220	21–28
Coe College	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	Coe College requires either the SAT or ACT, however, it will waive this requirement if you have a 3.0+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	7431	63.33%	1050–1255	21–27
University of Vermont	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	University of Vermont has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022-23 admission cycle.	25559	63.51%	1250–1400	29–33
University of Denver	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of Denver offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	22694	63.63%	1220–1370	27–31
Virginia Military Institute	Yes	2021, 2022	VMI has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	1549	63.91%	1090–1260	22–27
American University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	American University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	19650	64.09%	1290–1430	29–33
DePauw University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	DePauw University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and students who wish to apply for an Honor Scholar or Fellows program are not eligible for test optional admission.	5695	64.67%	1180–1400	24–31
University of New Mexico	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	UNM offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without test scores. However, home-schooled and non-traditional students are not eligible for TO admission. Scores are also necessary for some scholarships.	14026	64.73%	—	20–26
Bard College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Bard College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	4912	64.76%	1234–1413	27–31
Furman University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Furman University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	5194	65.25%	1260–1382	28–32
Drury University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Drury University offers a test optional policy, which allows domestic students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	1949	65.42%	1070–1250	23–30
University of Houston	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	University of Houston requires the SAT or ACT. However, they will waive this requirement for students who rank in the top 10% of their class or have a 3.45+ GPA.	29721	65.52%	1160–1310	23–28
University of Massachusetts—Amherst	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	UMass Amherst offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	42540	65.53%	1270–1450	28–33
University of California—Riverside	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.	52675	65.84%	—	—
New Jersey Institute of Technology	Yes	2021, 2022	The New Jersey Institute of Technology has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admissions cycle.	10299	66.03%	1200–1370	25–31
Illinois Institute of Technology	Yes	2021, 2022	Illinois Institute of Technology has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.	6520	66.1%	1230–1400	26–32
Georgia State	Yes*	2022, 2023, 2024	The University System of Georgia has announced that all institutions will resume test score admission requirements beginning with the Spring semester of 2022. Any student applying to a University System of Georgia school in 2022 and beyond will have to submit an SAT or ACT test score. However, students applying to Georgia State with a 3.4+ GPA may be considered without scores.	24457	66.65%	970–1150	20–26
University of Pittsburgh	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	Pitt has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.	34656	66.68%	1250–1470	28–33
Milwaukee School of Engineering	Yes	2021, 2022	MSOE has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	4522	66.72%	1190–1370	24–30
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Rutgers has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.	41263	66.93%	1180–1410	25–32
Ohio Wesleyan University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Ohio Wesleyan University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	4281	67.27%	1080–1330	22–28
Beloit College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Beloit offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	3277	67.32%	1230–1380	24–28
Pratt Institute	Yes	2021, 2022	Pratt has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.	7896	67.34%	1190–1410	27–32
Yeshiva University	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	Yeshiva offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for regular admission without SAT/AC scores. However, honors applicants are required to submit scores.	1442	67.41%	1160–1410	24–31
Hobart and William Smith Colleges	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	3772	67.5%	1170–1380	28–32
Stonehill College	Yes (TF)	2021, 2022	Stonehill College has has extended their temporary test free policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	6961	67.69%	1120–1290	24–28.5
Hofstra University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Hofstra Univeristy offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	24886	67.76%	1180–1370	27–31
University of North Carolina—Wilmington	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.	15792	67.98%	1220–1320	24–28
University at Albany—SUNY	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	21265	67.99%	1090–1280	22–29
Oklahoma State University	Yes	2021, 2022	Oklahoma State University has extended their temporary test optional policy for students applying in the 2021-22 admission cycle. However, test scores are required for most university scholarships.	16939	68.36%	1045–1250	20–27
Concordia College—Moorhead	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Concordia College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	3395	68.37%	956–1343	21–27
Millsaps College	Yes	2021, 2022	Millsaps College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	5223	68.81%	1080–1290	21–26
Ball State	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Ball State University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and students whose high schools do not provide grades are not eligible for test optional admission.	24475	68.88%	—	—
Drake University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Drake University offers a test optional policy, which it refers to as a "test-flexible" plan, which allows students to either write an essay or sit for an interview in lieu of submitting test scores. However, homeschooled students, as well as applicants to certain programs, are not eligible for test optional admission.	7932	69.05%	1190–1380	25–31
Earlham College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Earlham offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores. However, international students and homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	1659	69.08%	1110–1320	26–30
Queens University of Charlotte	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Queens University of Charlotte offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores, though they encourage applicants to submit scores.	3503	69.2%	1070–1210	20–27
DePaul University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	DePaul University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	32075	69.44%	1090–1290	—
Ripon College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Ripon College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	2900	69.52%	990–1220	19–25
Agnes Scott College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Agnes Scott College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	1625	69.85%	1170–1390	27–31
Washington College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Washington College has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without submitting SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled applicants and internantional applicants are not eligible for test optional admission.	2893	69.86%	1170–1350	27–32
University of Hawaii at Manoa	Yes	2021, 2022	University of Hawaii has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 application cycle.	19612	69.96%	—	—
Hendrix College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Hendrix College has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and international students who are native speakers of English are not eligible for test optional admission.	1628	69.96%	1150–1370	25–31
Texas State University	Yes*	2021, 2022	Texas State requires either the SAT or the ACT. However, Fall 2022 applicants may apply test-optional if they are in the top 75% of their class. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	31073	69.99%	1000–1170	18–25
Texas Tech University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	Texas Tech has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025 entry terms.	29131	70.03%	1070–1240	22–27
St. Mary's College of California	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	St. Mary's offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without test scores. However, student-athletes, homeschooled students, and students attending schools that don't give grades must provide test scores.	3523	70.08%	—	—
University at Buffalo—SUNY	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	30750	70.09%	1180–1360	25–31
Augustana College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Augustana College has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. Test optional applicants may be asked to complete an interview. However, homeschooled applicants and international applicants are not eligible for test optional admission.	6640	70.48%	1170–1270	23–30
Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	LSU requires SAT or ACT scores, however students who earn at least a 3.0 GPA on core classes or 18 early college credits with a 2.5 GPA may apply without test scores.	36561	70.86%	1130–1300	23–29
Knox College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Knox College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	3038	70.87%	1180–1360	24–31
Randolph-Macon College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Randolph-Macon College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.	2460	70.89%	1050–1240	21–27
University of San Francisco	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of San Francisco offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	22372	70.92%	1200–1370	26–31
St. John Fisher University	Yes	2021, 2022	St. John Fisher College has adopted a two-year test optional policy beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. They will reevaluate their policy after two years.	4515	71.1%	1120–1260	23–29
Auburn University	Yes*	2021, 2022, 2023	Auburn requires either the SAT or the ACT. However, Fall 2023 applicants with a 3.6+ GPA may apply test-optional. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	27619	71.18%	1180–1330	24–30
Rochester Institute of Technology	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Rochester Institute of Technology offers a test optional policy, which allows students applying to most programs to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. Students applying to imaging science, motion picture science, and photographic sciences within the College of Art & Design must still provide test scores	21683	71.2%	1270–1450	29–33
Elmhurst College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Elmhurst offers a test optional policy. Students who choose to apply TO will be required to submit an essay.	3762	71.29%	1010–1210	22–29
Whittier College	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	Whittier College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without test scores. Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be asked to submit standardized test scores.	5036	72.28%	1050–1240	21–28
Temple University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Temple University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, home-schooled applicants, recruited student athletes, and international applicants are not eligible for test optional admission.	37571	72.33%	1120–1320	24–31
St. John's University (NY)	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	St. John's University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students, some international students, students applying for several specific majors, and prospective student athletes are not eligible for test optional admission.	29059	72.34%	1080–1300	23–29
Gustavus Adolphus College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Gustavus Adolphus College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	3799	72.57%	—	26–31
Albion College	Yes	2021, 2022	Albion has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 term.	6864	72.6%	990–1230	19–29
University of Delaware	Yes	2021, 2022	University of Delaware has extended their temporary test optional policy for all students applying to the Fall 2022 term.	33965	72.66%	1170–1350	26–31
University of Illinois—Chicago	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	UIC offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.	22696	72.7%	1030–1260	21–28
Taylor University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Taylor University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. Students who choose not to submit scores may be asked to provide more information or complete proficiency exams.	2037	72.85%	1130–1320	23–30
Drew University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Drew University offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	3989	73.15%	1120–1300	24–30
University of Minnesota—Twin Cities	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	University of Minnesota—Twin Cities has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025 terms.	35905	73.23%	1320–1470	27–32
High Point University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	High Point University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, students seeking some merit scholarship or those who wish to be placed in the Honors Program need to submit test scores.	11298	73.76%	1090–1260	22–28
SUNY—Geneseo	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	SUNY-Geneseo offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.	9103	73.85%	1180–1320	25–30
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—Newark	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Rutgers—Newark offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	13506	74.09%	1010–1170	18–23
Kalamazoo College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Kalamazoo College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	3456	74.33%	1150–1360	25–30
California Lutheran University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	California Lutheran University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission, and test scores are required to qualify for some merit scholarships.	5568	74.39%	1070–1240	20–27
Clarkson University	Yes	2021, 2022	Clarkson University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	6673	74.6%	1160–1350	23–30
Hollins University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Hollins offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.	3093	74.72%	1090–1330	25–30
University of Redlands	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of Redlands offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	4713	74.75%	1100–1250	23–28
Lawrence University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Lawrence University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	2907	74.96%	1230–1460	27–32
Allegheny College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Allegheny College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores. However, international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	4667	75.44%	1140–1350	23–28
Presbyterian College (SC)	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Presbyterian College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	2141	75.48%	1000–1230	19–26
Butler University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Butler University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, applicants who major in Pre-Pharmacy, Health Sciences, and Healthcare and Business programs, students who attend secondary schools that do not provide letter grades, homeschooled students, and transfer applicants who have completed fewer than 20 college credits are not eligible for test optional admission.	14592	75.69%	1160–1310	25–30
John Brown University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	JBU offers a test optional admission policy. However, some international students may be required to submit scores.	1176	75.77%	1060–1260	23–29
Bradley University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Bradley University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	10109	75.86%	1070–1270	24–30
College of Charleston	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	The College of Charleston has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.	20484	76.11%	1110–1260	23–29
Mississippi State University	Yes	2021, 2022	Mississippi State has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	17707	76.12%	1030–1280	21–30
Gonzaga University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Gonzaga University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without test scores.	8853	76.15%	1230–1378	27–31
Centre College	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Centre College has adopted a three-year, test optional policy for first year students beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. After a three-year pilot period, Centre will re-evaluate whether to continue the test optional policy indefinitely or reinstate a testing requirement for admission.	2212	76.4%	1130–1380	26–32
University of Rhode Island	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	University of Rhode Island has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022 and 2023 admission cycles.	25105	76.46%	1130–1280	25–30
California State University—Los Angeles	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	31442	76.48%	890–1060	15–20
University of Missouri	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	Mizzou has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2024 term.	19966	76.55%	1130–1350	23–30
Creighton University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Creighton offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, applicants to the nursing program and homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	8681	76.63%	1155–1320	24–30
Adelphi University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Adelphi University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.	16116	77%	1080–1270	22–27
Central Michigan University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	CMU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2023 semester. However, homeschooled students or students whose high schools do not provide grades are not eligible for TO admission.	18517	77.08%	1010–1223	20–26
Wheaton College (MA)	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Wheaton College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, Wheaton encourages students whose first language is not English to submit their SAT or ACT scores along with the required English proficiency testing.	3580	77.09%	1180–1340	25–31
Berry College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Berry College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without standardized test scores.	4167	77.2%	1100–1270	24–30
St. Mary's College of Maryland	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Saint Mary's College of Maryland has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled applicants and applicants with non-traditional academic transcripts are not eligible for test optional admission.	2872	77.33%	1140–1330	26–32
Elon University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Elon has adopted a three-year, test optional policy for all first-year and transfer applicants, beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. After a three-year period, Elon will re-evaluate whether to continue the test optional policy indefinitely or reinstate a testing requirement for admission.	17834	77.71%	1175–1330	25–30
Ithaca College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Ithaca College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	13445	77.73%	1210–1330	27–31
Mercer University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Mercer University has adopted a three-year test optional policy. After Fall 2023, they will reevaluate.	5651	78.16%	1170–1330	25–31
Seton Hall University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026	Seton Hall has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2026 term.	20830	78.23%	1150–1300	24–29
Loyola University New Orleans	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	Starting with the Fall 2021 application cycle, Loyola will not require a standardized test score for its university admission application and will not consider a test score, should a student choose to submit.	7455	78.27%	—	—
Carroll College	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	Carroll College requires either the SAT or ACT, however it will waive this requirement for students with a 3.0+ unweighted GPA. Students who are homeschooled, wish to apply to Direct Entry Nursing, or wish to participate in intercollegiate atheletics are not elligible for test optional admission. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	2709	78.33%	1070–1270	22–28
Northern Arizona University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Northern Arizona University offers a test optional policy, which allows first-year applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, scores required to receive merit-based scholarships.	42872	78.35%	1070–1260	19–26
Hanover College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Hanover College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	2263	78.57%	1070–1220	23–29
University of Alabama	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Bama has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2023 term.	42421	78.9%	1080–1370	21–31
Westmont College	Yes	2021, 2022	Westmont College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 application cycle.	2351	78.95%	1160–1460	26–31
Baldwin Wallace University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Baldwin Wallace University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without test scores. However, home schooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	4250	79.01%	1050–1235	21–27
University of the Pacific	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of the Pacific offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	10901	79.3%	1120–1380	24–32
Willamette University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Willamette University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.	3680	79.38%	1200–1400	32–35
Lewis & Clark College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Lewis and Clark offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. Prior to the 2020-21 admission cycle, students who chose not to submit standardized test scores had to submit an academic portfolio in lieu of scores. However, students will no longer be required to submit a portfolio.	5519	79.45%	1250–1410	27–32
Appalachian State University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.	18178	79.51%	1180–1220	22–27
University of Colorado—Boulder	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of Colorado—Boulder offers a test optional admission policy.	54756	79.58%	1180–1380	25–31
University of North Carolina—Charlotte	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.	20365	79.6%	1140–1300	21–26
Indiana University—Bloomington	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Indiana University—Bloomington offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and students who attend schools with nontraditional grading systems are not eligible for test optional admission.	46000	80%	1200–1400	27–32
University of North Georgia	Yes*	2022, 2023, 2024	The University System of Georgia has announced that all institutions will resume test score admission requirements beginning with the Spring semester of 2022. Any student applying to a University System of Georgia school in 2022 and beyond will have to submit an SAT or ACT test score. However, students applying to UNG with a 3.0+ GPA may be considered without scores.	7748	80.24%	1050–1220	20–26
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	UTRGV has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	12097	80.41%	950–1120	17–22
University of Dayton	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The University of Dayton offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.	17262	80.63%	1130–1350	22–29
Cornell College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Cornell College has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. Students who apply test optional are expected to respond to two additional written prompts on their applications, and to submit portfolios.	2836	81.1%	1130–1380	24–30
University of Portland	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	University of Portland has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.	12044	81.19%	1160–1360	26–31
Illinois State	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Illinois State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without standardized test scores.	15487	81.31%	1030–1210	21–26
University of Idaho	Yes*	2021, 2022	The University of Idahos requires either the SAT or the ACT. However, Fall 2022 applicants may apply test-optional with a 2.6+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	9814	81.38%	1000–1210	20–28
St. Mary's College (IN)	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Saint Mary's College has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and international students are not eligible for test optional admission.	2411	81.5%	1065–1250	22–28
Kennesaw State University	Yes*	2022, 2023, 2024	The University System of Georgia has announced that all institutions will resume test score admission requirements beginning with the Spring semester of 2022. Any student applying to a University System of Georgia school in 2022 and beyond will have to submit an SAT or ACT test score. However, students applying to Kennesaw State with a 3.2+ GPA may be considered without scores.	20806	81.59%	1060–1240	20–26
West Virginia University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	WVU has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.	18639	81.61%	1050–1240	21–27
University of Alaska, Anchorage	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of Alaska, Anchorage offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	4352	81.87%	1020–1220	17–24
University of Mary Washington	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The University of Mary Washington offers a test optional policy, which allows students to petition to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, students applying for the Pre-Nursing Program or merit based scholarships and homeschooled students are not eligible for test choice.	5042	81.95%	1140–1320	26–31
Seattle University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Seattle University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled applicants are not elligible for test optional admission.	8539	82.12%	1120–1320	24–31
Goucher College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Goucher College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	2724	82.34%	1133–1333	26–30
Quinnipiac University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Quinnipiac University offers a test optional policy, which allows most students applying to the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Communications and School of Engineering to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. Homeschooled students and students playing a Division I sport must provide test scores.	19787	82.43%	1080–1250	22–27
Simmons University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Simmons University offers a test optional policy.	2905	82.55%	1080–1250	24–29
Drexel University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Drexel has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	34519	82.63%	1210–1400	26–32
University of Arkansas—Fayetteville	Yes*	2021, 2022, 2023	The University of Arkansas requires either the SAT or the ACT. Fall 2023 applicants with a 3.2+ GPA may apply test optional, however, they are required to submit scores for enrollment. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	21462	82.67%	1050–1210	21–28
Ursinus College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Ursinus College has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without submitting SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled applicants and applicants with narrative-style transcripts are not eligible for test optional admission.	3818	82.71%	1200–1350	27–32
Western Michigan University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	WMU offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.	18853	82.81%	1000–1200	21–27
Siena College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Siena College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, applicants must meet certain academic requirements to apply test optional. Additionally, applicants to select programs are not eligible for test optional admission.	8597	82.83%	1150–1300	26–30
University of Texas—Arlington	Yes	2021, 2022	University of Texas, Arlington has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	12650	82.89%	1040–1250	20–27
University of Washington—Bothell	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The University of Washington—Bothell offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.	4423	83.02%	1028–1283	19–31
Boise State	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	Boise State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and students who attend non-accredited high schools are required to submit test scores.	15648	83.13%	—	—
University of St. Thomas (MN)	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The University of St. Thomas offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	6718	83.16%	1160–1350	24–29
Michigan State University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Michigan State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	50630	83.25%	1110–1310	23–29
University of Nevada—Las Vegas	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	UNLV requires either the SAT or ACT, however, they will waive the requirement for students with a 3.0+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	13034	83.47%	990–1200	18–25
University of Akron	Yes	2021, 2022	The University of Akron has extended their temporary test optional for the 2021–22 admission cycle.	11760	83.56%	950–1190	18–26
Oregon State University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Oregon State University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	15786	83.59%	1080–1320	21–28
Point Loma Nazarene University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	PLNU does not require an SAT or ACT score for admission. Some merit aid at PLNU does still require a test score to be awarded.	3060	83.66%	1190–1340	22–30
Washington and Jefferson College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Washington and Jefferson College has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.	3150	83.68%	1040–1290	21–31
Mills College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Mills College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and students who graduate from schools without traditional grades are not eligible for test optional admission.	848	83.84%	—	—
University of Utah	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The University of Utah has extended their test optional policy to students applying through Fall 2024. However, students who have GEDs, who attend a non-accredited high school, or who are applying for direct admission into select programs are not eligible for TO. Test scores are also required for merit scholarships.	20644	84%	1190–1380	22–30
Xavier University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Xavier University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without test scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	15199	84.02%	1100–1290	22–28
San Francisco State University	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	31430	84.09%	940–1130	16–23
Samford University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Samford University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2023 term.	3867	84.1%	1060–1230	23–29
Loyola University Maryland	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Loyola University Maryland offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	9286	84.21%	1170–1350	27–30
University of North Texas	Yes*	2021, 2022	University of North Texas requires either the SAT or ACT. However, they will waive this requirement for students with a 3.0+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	21308	84.35%	1050–1230	19–26
San Jose State University	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	30442	84.37%	1030–1310	20–31
Eastern Michigan University	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Eastern Michigan University has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.	17506	84.61%	950–1180	18–25
University of Cincinnati	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The University of Cincinnati has extended its temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024. However, standardized test scores are still required for admission into some programs.	25949	84.93%	1160–1340	24–29
University of Oklahoma	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	University of Oklahoma has adopted a five-year test optional policy beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. Test scores are encouraged for scholarship consideration.	17318	85.23%	1150–1330	23–29
California State University—Chico	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	19990	85.32%	985–1180	18–24
The Catholic University of America	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Catholic University of America has adopted a test free policy, which means they will not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission.	5668	85.36%	1130–1330	24–29
Missouri University of Science & Technology	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	Missouri S&T has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	5533	85.4%	1330–1420	26–32
Michigan Technological University	Yes*	2021, 2022	Michigan Technological University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester. However, homeschooled students and students with a GPA below 3.0 may be asked to submit test scores.	8041	85.75%	1138–1320	25–31
Washington State University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	WSU offers a test free policy, which means they do not consider SAT/ACT scores as part of the admissions process.	18197	85.77%	1020–1240	18–25
St. Michael's College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	St. Michael's College has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled applicants are not eligible for test optional admission.	2359	85.88%	1140–1300	26–28
University of Iowa	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of Iowa is test optional, which means eligible students can apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	22434	86.21%	1140–1330	22–29
James Madison University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	James Madison University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	21176	86.25%	1150–1300	24–29
Marquette University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Marquette University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores, to both domestic and international applicants.	16270	86.26%	1200–1350	25–30
Pacific Lutheran University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Pacific Lutheran University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, applicants from schools with written evaluations rather than grades and homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission. Applicants to the nursing program, students interested in teaching, and international applicants strongly encouraged to submit scores.	3306	86.3%	1110–1290	23–29
The Citadel	Yes	2021, 2022	The Citadel has extended their temporary test optional polcy to the 2021–22 admission cycle. However, students educated in a non-traditional setting and those seeking to participate in sports (unless waived by the NCAA) are required to submit scores.	2470	86.4%	1090–1240	22–28
Missouri State University	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	Missouri State University requires either the SAT or ACT, however, it will waive the requirement for students with a 3.25+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	9591	86.57%	1060–1200	21–27
University of California—Merced	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.	27795	86.6%	1140–1390	23–32
University of New Hampshire	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The University of New Hampshire offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, all Division 1 athletic recruits are required to submit standardized test scores.	20150	86.71%	1120–1290	25–31
Wheaton College (IL)	Yes	2021, 2022	Wheaton has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	1800	87%	1230–1430	26–32
University of South Dakota	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	University of South Dakota requires either the SAT or ACT. However, they will waive this requirement for students who have a 2.6+ GPA, rank in the top 50% of their class, or achieve a 3 or higher on the English Language Arts and Mathematics Smarter Balanced Assessments. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	4271	87.01%	1050–1250	19–25
University of Arizona	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of Arizona offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, applicants to the UA Honors College, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Nursing, the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, and College of Engineering and homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	48202	87.13%	1140–1360	21–29
University of Texas—Dallas	Yes	2021, 2022	University of Texas-Dallas has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 term.	18838	87.21%	1190–1410	25–32
Kent State	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Kent State requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	19881	87.31%	1000–1200	19–25
Towson University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Towson offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	11616	87.92%	1050–1210	21–26
Susquehanna University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Susquehanna University offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	4688	88.03%	1090–1250	22–28
California State University—Northridge	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	23656	88.1%	—	—
University of Mississippi	Yes*	2021, 2022, 2023	Ole Miss has extended their temporary test optional policy for students with a 2.0+ GPA applying in the 2022–23 admission cycle. Although they are not requiring a standardized test score for admission for the 2023–24 academic year, ACT/SAT scores are still very important for scholarships, some aid programs and for academic placement.	16253	88.14%	1020–1250	21–29
Arizona State University	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	ASU requires either the SAT or ACT, however, it will waive this requirement for students with a 3.0+ GPA or who rank in the top 25% of their class. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	61603	88.19%	—	—
University of Puget Sound	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Puget Sound offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, students who attend secondary schools that do not provide letter grades and homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	5025	88.3%	1150–1370	27–32
University of Nebraska—Lincoln	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	The University of Nebraska-Lincoln requires either the SAT or the ACT. However, it will waive this requriement for students with a 3.0+ GPA or who rank in the top half of their class. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	17775	88.33%	1100–1310	22–28
Christopher Newport University	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	Christopher Newport University requires either the SAT or ACT, however they will waive this requirement for students with a 3.5+ GPA or who rank in the top 10% of their class. For students applying in the 2020-21 admission cycle, there is no minimum GPA for test optional admission.	6699	88.54%	1110–1210	25–27
Ohio University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Ohio University has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.	21733	88.55%	1070–1290	22–27
Miami University—Oxford	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025	Miami Ohio has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.	29990	88.6%	1180–1350	24–30
University of North Dakota	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of North Dakota offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.	5962	89.03%	1120–1265	20–26
Colorado State University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Colorado State University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	31586	89.64%	1090–1280	23–29
Transylvania University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Transylvania University has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. However, test optional applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Transylvania campus for an in-depth interview.	1782	89.73%	1080–1350	23–30
George Mason University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	George Mason University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, students who major in computer science and engineering majors, home-schooled applicants, and students seeking to become a member of one of George Mason's NCAA intercollegiate athletics teams are not eligible for test optional admission. The Volgenau School of Engineering entering classes of 2020 and 2021 are exempt from the 550 SAT Math/24 ACT Math requirement.	20527	90.42%	1150–1340	25–30
University of Texas, San Antonio	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	University of Texas, San Antonio has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.	21726	90.5%	1030–1220	18–26
Georgia Southern University	Yes*	2022, 2023, 2024	The University System of Georgia has announced that all institutions will resume test score admission requirements beginning with the Spring semester of 2022. Any student applying to a University System of Georgia school in 2022 and beyond will have to submit an SAT or ACT test score. However, students applying to Georgia Southern with a 3.2+ GPA may be considered without scores.	18701	90.55%	1010–1190	18–24
Montclair State	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Montclair State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	18691	90.75%	1010–1205	—
University of North Carolina—Greensboro	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.	10696	90.83%	1100–1235	21–26
Utah State	Yes	2021, 2022	USU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester..	15276	90.95%	1050–1310	21–28
California State University—San Bernardino	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	13057	90.97%	850–1030	14–20
Humboldt State University	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	7025	91.07%	1023–1258	22–29
Iowa State University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Iowa State is test optional, which means eligible students can apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	20357	91.12%	1100–1320	21–28
Stetson University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Stetson University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	9260	91.64%	1010–1230	20–26
College of St. Benedict	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The College of Saint Benedict offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students, students who attend schools with nontraditional grading systems, and applicants to the Nursing Early Admission Program are not eligible for test optional admission.	1704	91.84%	1040–1255	21–27
Duquesne University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Duquesne offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.	9634	91.93%	1160–1290	24–29
Loyola University Chicago	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Loyola University Chicago offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without standardized test scores. However, students applying for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing and Engineering Science programs will still be required to submit a self-reported test score as part of the requirement for review.	31597	92.15%	1180–1350	27–32
Hope College	Yes	2021, 2022	Hope College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.	4172	92.38%	1120–1330	25–32
University of Kansas	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	The University of Kansas requires either the SAT or the ACT. However, they will waive the requirement for students with a 3.4+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	15275	92.5%	1090–1320	21–29
Virginia Commonwealth University	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Virginia Commonwealth University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores. However, submission of test scores remains a requirement for all Guaranteed Admission Programs in the Honors College. All first-year applicants will be considered for scholarships as long as other scholarship consideration requirements are met. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	17726	92.71%	1080–1300	20–29
California State University—Monterey Bay	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	10026	92.81%	1018–1210	21–29
Goshen College	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Goshen offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/AC scores.	979	92.85%	1000–1288	21–31
Valparaiso University	Yes	2021, 2022	Valparaiso has adopted a two-year test optional policy. They will reevaluate their policy after the 2022 admission cycle.	6095	93.17%	—	—
University of Oregon	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	The University of Oregon offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, applicants from nonaccredited schools and homeschooled students are not eligible for test optional admission.	31558	93.42%	1120–1330	22–30
California State University—Sacramento	Yes (TF)	All / Permanent Policy	The Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.	22653	93.75%	880–1100	16–24
East Carolina	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.	21898	93.93%	1000–1200	17–23
University of Montana	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of Montana offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.	4910	93.97%	1055–1245	20–26
University of Kentucky	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	UK has extended their temporary test optional policy to students entering in the 2024–25 school year.	21695	94.01%	1080–1310	22–29
University of Memphis	Yes	2021, 2022	UM has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.	14914	95.21%	—	—
Kansas State University	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	Kansas State requires either the SAT or ACT. However, they will waive the requirement for students with a 3.25+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.	9822	95.61%	—	20–26
Old Dominion University	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	ODU offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, not all applicants may be eligible for test optional admission. Please check with the university.	13586	96.23%	1020–1220	20–27
University of Maine	Yes	2021, 2022	University of Maine has adopted a two-year, test optional policy for first-year and transfer applicants, beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. After a two-year period, UM will re-evaluate whether to continue the test optional policy indefinitely or reinstate a testing requirement for admission.	14344	96.46%	1080–1270	22–30
University of Toledo	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	University of Toledo offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, homeschooled students and students whose high schools do not provide grades are not eligible for test optional admission.	9893	96.52%	1050–1280	21–28
University of Wyoming	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023	University of Wyoming has extended it's temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.	5645	96.78%	1070–1270	21–27
University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee	Yes	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024	The University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee has extended its temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.	13242	97.53%	—	—
Portland State	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	Portland State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, students who attended homeschool, or a non-accredited, non-standard high school are required to submit test scores.	6862	98.43%	1010–1270	17–26
Western Kentucky	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	WKU requires either the SAT or ACT. However, it will waive this requirement for students who have a 2.5+ GPA.	7255	98.48%	950–1150	19–25
University of Texas—El Paso	Yes*	All / Permanent Policy	UTEP requires either the SAT or ACT. However, it will waive this requirement for students who rank in the top 10% of their class.	10972	99.99%	900–1110	17–22
Weber State	Yes	All / Permanent Policy	Weber State University offers a test optional policy, which allows first-year applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, scores are recommended to help determine scholarship eligibility and Math & English placement.	6861	100%	—	18–25

154 Comments

Enco says:

November 23, 2022 at 9:13 pm

Hi Margaux,
I am writing from Austin, Texas and this question is a bit off-topic; however, I do not know where else to post it. Our son wants to attend Swarthmore College. We (parents) have never heard of it, but Swarthmore does appear to have a pretty low acceptance rate according to your table. Would you consider this college on par, in terms of quality of undergraduate education, with some of the more well-known institutions? He is not entirely sure what he wants to do in life; for now, he has a demonstrated interest in economics and political science. He is considering law school at some point. Thank you for your time.

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  December 5, 2022 at 11:42 am
  
  Hi Enco,
  
  Thanks for reaching out. Swarthmore is an excellent school! There’s no shortage of articles, lists, and national rankings out there that will confirm that. But colleges are so much more than their rank or reputation! We find that students get the most out of their higher education experience when they are in an environment they love. In addition to academics, the institution’s size, culture, sports program, campus social life, and even geographic location (a Philly winter might come as a shock to someone from Austin!) are all factors that may affect a student’s happiness and long-term success. My point is: the “best” school out there is the one that’s the best fit for your son. And if he’s telling you he wants to go to Swarthmore, then it’s certainly worth considering! Talk as a family about why the school appeals to him and, if you’re able, I’d recommend a campus visit.
  
Kristin says:

July 26, 2022 at 10:54 am

Do test optional schools provide any general guidance of whether a student should provide mediocre test scores rather than not submit them? In this respect mediocre would be defined as being near the bottom 25% of scores accepted for the previously reported year?

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  July 26, 2022 at 11:06 am
  
  Hi Kristin,
  
  Great question! Most schools offer some version of the following as guidance: “Applicants are encouraged to submit test scores if they believe those scores accurately and positively reflect their academic abilities.”
  
Abdurakhmon says:

June 1, 2022 at 12:48 am

Nice day Mr. Sawyer, sorry to bother you, I’m currently studying at an international school, where the language of education is English. The main goal of our school is to prepare students for the exam of “Cambridge AS&A Level programme” . I want to get A level from Math, and I haven’t time for SAT, Can I go to USA university with my A level, but without SAT? And there are any kind of difference between A level from Math and SAT for USA universities? How kind of chance I have with my A level from math? Thanks for answer.

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  July 26, 2022 at 11:16 am
  
  Hi Abdurakhmon,
  
  Many colleges and universities have extended their SAT/ACT optional policies to international students (but require proof of English language proficiency). We’ve found that many schools treat A-Levels more similarly to Advanced Placement Exams than SAT/ACTs. Schools will consider performance on A-Level exams and often offer credit for courses taken. Check out our blog post about how colleges and universities use AP Exam scores; many AP policies mention A-Levels: https://www.compassprep.com/how-colleges-use-ap-scores/
  
Beth says:

May 24, 2022 at 11:35 am

University of Miami test-optional through Fall 2023.

https://admissions.miami.edu/undergraduate/application-process/admission-requirements/test-optional-admissions/index.html

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  June 2, 2022 at 2:54 pm
  
  Thanks for letting us know! We’ve updated the table.
  
Teez says:

April 4, 2022 at 11:01 pm

Thank you for this resource. I presume that the score ranges listed are based on enrolled students’ SAT superscores (versus specific test date scores), for those colleges that allow superscores. Can you please confirm this? Thanks.

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  April 5, 2022 at 9:03 am
  
  Hi Teez,
  
  The data in the table is mostly taken from the schools’ Common Data Sets. Some schools report a composite 25th-75th percentile, and that’s what we have listed here. Some only report Math and Verbal separately, and in those cases we add the scores together.
  
  - Rachel says:
    
    May 28, 2022 at 7:45 am
    
    I scored a 36,35,35,35 which gives me a composite of 35. I also understand that 35,35,34,34 gives a composite score of 35. Do colleges view my 35 the same as the person with a lesser 35 (but that is still a great score)
    
    - Margaux Erilane says:
      
      June 2, 2022 at 3:10 pm
      
      Hi Rachel, thanks for reaching out! Admissions officers review the subsection scores in addition to the composite scores.
      
Beth says:

February 24, 2022 at 6:18 am

Fordham test-optional through Fall 2023

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  February 24, 2022 at 12:58 pm
  
  Thanks for letting us know about Fordham’s extension, Beth! We’ve updated the table.
  
PJ says:

December 13, 2021 at 6:42 pm

Hi Art ,
This question is a little off-topic, but I do not know where else to post it. I am trying to figure out what percentage of deferred students are accepted during regular decision at Cornell U. My son found out today he was not accepted or denied at Cornell U (class of 2026). He applied ED I to Cornell. When I searched the Internet, this is what I found:

“In Cornell’s Early Decision round, 4,882 students applied and 1,340 were offered admission, leading to an admit rate of 27.4%. Another 23.6% of applicants were deferred into the Regular Decision pool.” I believe this means about 49% of ED applicants were rejected. However, of the deferred students, how many were accepted during RD (in the past)? That’s hard to find. Can someone please point me in the right direction? Thank you!

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  December 15, 2021 at 7:12 pm
  
  PJ,
  AFAIK, few schools give visibility to that percentage. In cases that I’ve seen, the acceptance rate of deferred students during RD is roughly similar to RD applicants during RD. This makes some sense intuitively. A deferred student is strong enough not to be rejected during ED but doesn’t stand out as a clear admit. A deferral means that the admission office would like to evaluate the student within the context of the overall RD pool. It never hurts to ask the college, although admission officers are buried in files at this point. Best of luck to your son.
  
Eva says:

November 9, 2021 at 5:33 pm

Hi, Art! When do you expect the schools in the Ivy League to announce their testing policies for the class of ’23? Is your assumption that most will remain test optional? Thank you!

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  November 9, 2021 at 10:03 pm
  
  Eva,
  Many colleges don’t update their policies for future class years until they’ve finished admitting the current class. It’s hard to make policy decisions when you’re in the midst of reading tens of thousands of applications. I wouldn’t be surprised to see most announcements come between April and June. The Ivy League is not monolithic. Cornell, for example, has made clear that it sees a future for test optional and test free policies. Other schools don’t seem as ready to push aside testing as a part of holistic evaluation. I think we’re likely to see some Ivies shift to SAT/ACT recommended or required policies, since test availability is no longer a major obstacle. My colleague Bruce Reed writes about this in a current post on testing trends.
  
  - Eva says:
    
    November 12, 2021 at 9:43 pm
    
    Thank you very much, Art! I appreciate this information.
    
Sab says:

October 9, 2021 at 11:50 pm

Hi Mr. Sawyer. I am confused as to whether I should send my SAT scores to Bucknell or go SAT optional. My SAT score is 1310 and I am going to be applying for financial aid.

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  October 14, 2021 at 12:57 pm
  
  Sab,
  There are a number of factors to be considered. I would ask Bucknell if the SAT is used for financial aid or merit scholarship decisions. If you are a recruited athlete, a score may be necessary. Are you counting on your SAT score to counter-balance weak academic performance? Or does it undercut strong performance? The 1310 is a bit below Bucknell’s historical median, so I would lean against submitting. It’s not in a range, however, where submitting would do real damage to your application.
  
Manisha says:

September 12, 2021 at 6:34 pm

Is there any way to make your SAT score known to universities that seem to have a policy of not considering them? And if you can make them known, can it have a positive effect on your admissions chances. Say you want to apply to UCLA which had a SAT range from 1290-1510, and you scored a 1550. That should help, one would think. So is there a way to make that score known? Or will the UC system hold that it against you for violating their policy of a blind eye to standardized test scores?

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  September 13, 2021 at 10:42 am
  
  Manisha,
  UCLA is “test free” in that they will not look at SAT/ACT scores no matter how high. It is pointless to send a score report to the UC system. I would advise against any sort of workaround such as mentioning it in an essay. The UC system is not completely test free in that they will look at a student’s AP scores. You can, of course, submit your SAT score to schools that are test optional.
  
JD says:

January 26, 2021 at 7:37 pm

Hi Mr. Sawyer, If my daughter is a National Merit Semifinalist and lists the U.S. Naval Academy as her college choice on the NMSC application, will the NMSC deposit any stipend money awarded to the Naval Academy in her name? The NMSC website states that “scholarships are not payable for students’ attendance at service academies”. (My son graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and although tuition/room/board are all covered at service academies, we did have to pay $2000 to cover his personal computer to be used at USMA and the cost of his numerous uniforms was also deducted from his monthly USMA stipend. We were hoping that any NSMC stipend money would be deposited to the Naval Academy in her name so that it could be used towards these items).

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  January 29, 2021 at 1:06 pm
  
  JD,
  NMSC is clear that its awards do not cover studies at service academies. This means that your daughter should not list the USNA as her first choice on the Finalist application. If she changed her mind about attending USNA, for example, she should want to have the option of receiving a scholarship elsewhere.
  
Steve says:

January 20, 2021 at 8:47 pm

As Chicago doesn’t publish a CDS, what’s your source for 25+% of all Freshman scoring a perfect 1600 on the SAT?

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  January 21, 2021 at 8:36 am
  
  Hi Steve,
  
  Chicago publishes the incoming class’s data on their site: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/class-2024-profile
  
  It looks like they’re already updated for Class of 2024, and the upper range for SAT scores dropped a little bit.
  
Bob says:

January 20, 2021 at 7:55 pm

For schools that only provide EBRW and Math percentiles, and not Composites, on their CDS, are you adding the numbers together to get a Composite? From schools that provide both, it’s apparent that the sum of75th percentile scores almost always exceeds the composite 75% score (by ~15 points), and the opposite at the 25th percentile.

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  January 21, 2021 at 8:34 am
  
  Hi Bob,
  
  Yes, for schools that do not supply the 25-75% composite, we add up the EBRW and Math scores. We know it’s not perfect, but it’s the best we can do in those situations!
  
Liz says:

September 30, 2020 at 8:18 am

It looks like MSOE has contradictory information. It is listed as a “No” for TO but the text says it has adopted TO for 2021.

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  September 30, 2020 at 10:17 am
  
  Thank you for catching that! We have changed the “No” to “Yes”.
  
Piotr says:

August 12, 2020 at 1:49 pm

Georgetown comes up on this list as test-optional, but the G’town admissions site still lists the tests are required.

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  August 13, 2020 at 8:51 am
  
  Hi Piotr,
  
  It’s surprising that Georgetown hasn’t updated their main admissions page yet, but here is the link to their COVID-19 update: https://live-guwordpress-uadmissions.pantheonsite.io/covid-19-admissions-updates-for-prospective-students/
  
  “While we will continue to consider standardized test scores as part of our holistic admissions review process, we understand that some students may be prevented from taking either the SAT or ACT due to unprecedented challenges brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. For this reason, we will be flexible and fully consider applications from students who encounter difficulties completing standardized tests and are thus unable to provide SAT or ACT scores.”
  
JP says:

July 4, 2020 at 8:25 am

Hi Mr. Sawyer, I am a class of 2021 in Highschool and I’ve studied and took classes for the SAT but haven’t actually taken the test. Recently though, I took 2 SAT practice tests at an SAT academy and got a score of 500 for Reading and writing and 360 for math which I acknowledge is a terrible score. I want to know if it would be better for me to not take the SAT because of the COVID 19 situation. As of now, I’m still trying hard and working on improving on my SAT. Please help me figure out what I should do. I want to go to a good college to further my studies.
Thank you for your help Mr. Sawyer.

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  July 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm
  
  JP,
  Some of this depends on whether the option to take the SAT is even available to you. It’s hard to predict which sites will be open. Some high schools are adding dates specifically for students at their school. I would recommend trying to get an official score on record. My guess is that 90+% of the schools on your application list will be test optional by the time you apply. So why bother taking the test? As an insurance policy. If you don’t get the score you want, don’t submit it unless it’s required. If it’s required, then at least you have something to send. If the stress of studying for and taking the SAT is going to get in the way of school or applications, though, I would recommend that you pass. It sounds like your scores are not so strong that they would tip things in your favor. You’ll have a tremendous range of colleges that will consider your application, even without scores. Best of luck.
  
Sarah says:

April 14, 2020 at 12:51 pm

Mr. Sawyer,

My son is Class of 2021. He has an ACT composite score of 35 and two previously taken SAT subject tests – Biology M 730 his freshman year and World History 800 his sophomore year. I anticipate that most likely his subject tests may be cancelled in June. Would those two subject tests suffice for highly selective colleges as he is taking 5 AP tests this year and the subject tests will be somewhat repetitive from his AP exams (Latin & Chem were the subject tests he was going to take). He is looking at Global Studies or International Relations for majors – so no STEM.

Thanks for your insight,
Sarah

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  April 14, 2020 at 1:28 pm
  
  Sarah,
  School closures and test cancellations have accelerated the process that was already taking place — removal of Subject Test requirements. There are no U.S. colleges requiring Subject Tests this year, and even recommendations have been watered down. So your son’s current tests will suffice. June is almost certain to be cancelled. If your son is still interested in trying improve his testing portfolio (Latin is a notoriously difficult test), hopefully a later date will be available. Given his existing scores, I don’t think it should be a priority.
  
Bonnie says:

March 25, 2020 at 2:12 pm

The above says this was updated today, 3/25. These score ranges were presumably pulled from IPEDS, which only has class of 2022 data right now, i.e., it’s a bit old. In addition, it looks like many of the composite ranges were created by adding the section scores. Note that the 2019-2020 CDS, with class of 2023 admission data, includes a new field, an actual, accurate composite range, often narrower on one or both ends of the range than the computed composites above. While only maybe half of colleges have posted their new CDS, I am hoping that this useful the table will be updated again soon, after IPEDS rolls over to class of 2023 data in June.

- Margaux Erilane says:
  
  March 25, 2020 at 2:32 pm
  
  Hi Bonnie,
  
  We updated the table today with new test optional policies (many schools have announced them this week, some in response to COVID-19). We plan to update the score ranges later this spring when all of the data is available.
  
  Best,
  Margaux
  
  - Bonnie says:
    
    March 25, 2020 at 3:46 pm
    
    Makes sense. Thank you!
    
Mustafa says:

December 13, 2019 at 2:58 am

Thank you for this resource.

bob says:

November 19, 2019 at 12:38 pm

Thank you for this resource. I presume that the score ranges listed are based on enrolled students’ SAT superscores (versus specific test date scores), for those colleges that allow superscores. Can you please confirm this? Thanks.

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  November 19, 2019 at 1:30 pm
  
  Bob,
  The numbers are as reported by colleges in the Common Data Set. The CDS is mum on the subject of superscoring, so it is left up to the colleges. I can’t imagine why a superscoring college would want to report lower scores, but I suppose it is possible. Yes, the Common Data Set is for enrolled students.
  
Debbie says:

September 22, 2019 at 1:10 pm

Hi Mr. Sawyer, My daughter is applying to Duke ED this November. She is trying to decide which school within Duke ( Trinity or Pratt) to apply to. She would be thrilled to get into either. She took three subject tests ( Math 2 – 780, US History – 770, Physics – 720) and will send her SAT superscore of 1540 (770 Critical reading and 770 Math.). Based on these scores do you think one gives her a better chance of being admitted verses the other? Her sibling went to Duke’s Pratt School of engineering. Thank You!

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  September 25, 2019 at 5:56 pm
  
  Debbie,
  I don’t consider myself knowledgable enough to make that distinction. I believe it’s more important that she make a compelling case as to why she should be admitted. Good luck!
  
Tanya says:

July 10, 2019 at 11:55 am

I think there is a type on Georgia Tech’s Reading/Writing 25th percentile score. It should be 370, bringing the composite score for the 25th percentile to 1090. All of the other numbers match the school’s website.

🙂 Tanya

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  July 10, 2019 at 5:13 pm
  
  Tanya,
  Thank you for the tip, but I think you are getting that info from a site that has the typo. I can assure you that Georgia Tech’s ERW score has never been close to 370. In the most recent year the combined 25th percentile did decline to 1350, but it was actually the Math that was lower at 680. The most accurate source is the Common Data Set published by the Institutional Research office.
  
Krystyna Stopyra says:

November 25, 2018 at 9:06 am

Hi Mr. Sawyer. I am a masters student at SMU and I am studying the gap in access for LatinX students to higher education. I was wondering if you still had the average scores from 2016, since I am using a data set of SAT scores of students who took the test in 2015. I noticed that this article was updated this year, so I’m hoping you still have 2016 data, or if you could point me in the right direction? Thank you!

- Art Sawyer says:
  
  November 26, 2018 at 6:11 pm
  
  Krystyna,
  I’m not confident enough that we have the data archived accurately. My recommendation would be to access the IPEDS data maintained by National Center for Education Statistics. It has the advantage of being a complete database. It has the disadvantage of being clunky to use and slow to be updated. The latter doesn’t matter in your case, and IPEDS keeps each class year separate. Good luck with your research!

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