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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.

For more information about college admission testing, please visit compassprep.com/guide.

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.

SchoolTO?Applies to Class Year(s)Policy DetailsNumber of ApplicantsAccept RateSAT Total 25th–75th PercentileACT Total 25th–75th Percentile
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNoMIT has ended their temporary test optional policy. Students applying to the class of 2027 and beyond will need to submit SAT or ACT scores.200757.26%1510–157034–36
Georgetown UniversityNoGeorgetown 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.2762911.98%1380–153032–35
United States Air Force AcademyNoUSAFA requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.1159912.31%1400–151031–35
Georgia Institute of TechnologyNoThe 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.4538818.3%1370–152031–35
United States Merchant Maritime AcademyNoUSMMA requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.179025.2%
University of FloridaNoThe University of Florida requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.4819331.13%1310–145029–33
University of Central FloridaNoUniversity of Central Florida requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the ACT Writing Test.4892736.37%1170–135025–30
Florida State UniversityNoFlorida State University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.6525637.06%1200–133026–30
University of GeorgiaNoThe 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.3909040.14%1280–143028–32
University of South FloridaNoUniversity of South Florida requries either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.5036849.4%1150–133024–29
Gallaudet UniversityNoGallaudet University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.47761.22%785–98514–19
Florida InternationalNoFlorida International University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the ACT Writing Test.1640664.01%1030–122021–27
Florida Institute of TechnologyNoFlorida 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.1065065.88%1150–133024–30
Purdue University—West LafayetteNoPurdue University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.5917368.88%1190–143026–33
New College of FloridaNoThe New College of Florida requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.165074.18%1110–132823–29
University of TennesseeNoThe University of Tennessee requires SAT/ACT scores as part of the application for admission.2990974.94%1180–134025–31
Thomas Aquinas CollegeNoThomas 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.20478.92%1150–139026–31
Columbia UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyColumbia offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.605513.89%1510–156034–35
California Institute of TechnologyYes (TF)2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Caltech 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.130263.92%
Stanford UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Stanford extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.554713.95%1470–156034–35
Harvard College Yes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026Harvard has extended their temporary test optional policy through the 2026 admissions cycle.577894.01%1480–158033–36
Princeton University Yes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Princeton has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle. Princeton does not offer merit-based aid.376014.38%1470–156033–35
Yale UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Yale has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle. Yale does not offer merit-based aid.472405.31%1480–156033–35
Brown UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Brown has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle. Brown does not offer merit-based aid.465685.51%1470–155033–35
Dartmouth CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Dartmouth has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023. Dartmouth does not offer merit-based aid.283566.17%1430–155032–35
Johns Hopkins UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026Johns Hopkins has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025–26 admission cycle.385136.43%1520–156034–35
University of ChicagoYesAll / Permanent PolicyUChicago offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.379776.48%1510–156033–35
Pomona CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Pomona College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.116206.64%1480–155033–35
Northwestern UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Northwestern has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.476366.97%1490–155033–35
Vanderbilt UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Vanderbilt has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.471527.14%1480–157034–35
Swarthmore CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Swarthmore has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024-25 admission cycle.130127.79%1440–154033–35
Duke UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Duke has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.396037.79%1480–156034–35
Cornell UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Cornell 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.673808.69%1450–154033–35
Amherst CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Amherst has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.139998.74%1440–154032–35
Bowdoin CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyBowdoin 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.93258.82%1330–151031–34
Williams CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023 2024, 2025, 2026Williams has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025–26 admissions cycle.124528.83%1470–155033–35
University of PennsylvaniaYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024UPenn has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.422058.98%1460–157033–35
United States Naval AcademyYes2021, 2022, 2023USNA 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.156999.08%1250–151027–34
United States Military AcademyYes2021, 2022, 2023West 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.158569.28%1220–144028–33
Rice UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Rice has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022-23 admissions cycle.295449.48%1490–157034–35
Tulane UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Tulane has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.455259.63%1380–149030–33
Colby CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyColby 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.135849.67%1380–152031–34
Harvey Mudd CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Harvey Mudd has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.47379.99%1470–154034–36
University of California—Los AngelesYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.13949010.77%
Claremont McKenna CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024CMC has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.563211.24%1440–150032–35
Tufts UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026Tufts has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025–26 admission cycle.3119811.43%1450–153033–35
Barnard CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Barnard College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle. Barnard College does not offer merit-based aid.1039511.47%1445–153032–34
University of Southern CaliforniaYes2021, 2022, 2023USC has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.7103112.51%1330–152030–34
Washington University in St. LouisYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Washington University in St. Louis has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.3363413%1490–157033–35
Emory UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Emory has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.3343513.05%1430–153032–34
Middlebury CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Middlebury 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.1190613.45%1400–152032–34
Carnegie Mellon UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Carnegie Mellon has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.3289613.54%1480–156033–35
Hamilton CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Hamilton has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle. Hamilton does not offer merit-based aid.938014.07%1440–152033–35
Colorado CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyColorado 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.1097514.25%1265–145029–33
University of California—BerkeleyYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.11284614.54%
University of Notre DameYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Notre Dame has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.2364215.07%1410–155032–35
The Cooper UnionYes2021, 2022, 2023Cooper Union has extemded their temporary test optional policy for first-year and transfer applicants, to Fall 2023.232615.86%1305–153030–35
Wellesley CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Wellesley College has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2024 admission.766516.18%1410–153031–35
Colgate UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027Colgate University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2026–27 admissions cycle.1754017.19%1360–149031–34
Bates CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyBates 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.731917.31%1290–144030–34
Carleton CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Carleton College has extended their temporary test optional to Fall 2023 admissions.791517.55%1440–153031–35
Davidson CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyDavidson 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.643417.8%1340–148030–33
Haverford CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyHaverford offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission with SAT or ACT scores. Haverford does not offer merit-based aid.533217.84%1440–152033–35
Pitzer CollegeYes2022, 2023, 2024Pitzer 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 2022.367618.31%1410–150031–33
Northeastern UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026Northeastern has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025-26 admission cycle.7524418.38%1440–153033–35
Boston UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025BU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.7577818.65%1390–149031–34
Washington and Lee UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Washington and Lee has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.661418.87%1410–153032–35
Boston CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Boston College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.3984619.04%1430–151033–34
University of North Carolina—Chapel HillYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.5377619.24%1330–150029–33
Wesleyan UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyWesleyan 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.1306719.44%1310–149031–34
Vassar CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyVassar 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.1088420.15%1420–152032–34
University of Michigan—Ann ArborYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The University of Michigan has extended their temporary test flexible policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.7974320.15%1360–153031–35
United States Coast Guard AcademyYes2022USCGA 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.193020.31%1212–140025–30
University of VirginiaYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025UVA has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.4798220.74%1400–151032–35
New York UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024NYU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.8021021.09%1390–151031–34
Grinnell CollegeYes2021, 2022Grinnell has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.800423.08%1370–153031–34
Babson CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Babson has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.710425%1400–150031–34
Wake Forest UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyWake Forest offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1515625.18%1380–148030–33
Villanova UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Villanova has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.2441025.24%1350–149031–34
Rhode Island School of DesignYesAll / Permanent PolicyRhode 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.383225.76%1230–147026–32
Case Western Reserve UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Case Western has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.2878627.36%1350–152030–34
Denison UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyDenison offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.951328.27%1250–141028–32
University of MiamiYes2021, 2022, 2023University of Miami has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.4224428.49%1310–145030–33
University of Texas—AustinYes2021, 2022, 2023UT Austin has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.6604328.75%1230–148029–34
University of RichmondYes2021, 2022, 2023University of Richmond has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.1395528.77%1320–146231–34
University of California—IrvineYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.10795228.94%
University of California—Santa BarbaraYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.10564729.18%
Scripps CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyScripps offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.295229.54%1400–151031–34
Smith CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicySmith 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.606429.91%1390–151031–34
Skidmore CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicySkidmore 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.1117630.59%1300–142029–33
Macalester CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyMacalester 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.903131.31%1360–149029–33
California State Polytechnic University—San Luis ObispoYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.5457033%1240–142028–33
Berea CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Berea College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–23 admission cycle.173633.24%1090–129823–27
Trinity UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Trinity 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.962633.72%1300–145029–33
University of California—San DiegoYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.11841034.31%
Oberlin CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Oberlin 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.1059734.34%1340–146030–34
Bucknell UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Bucknell 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.1126334.5%1230–139026–32
CUNY—HunterYes (TF)2021, 2022The CUNY system has extended their temporary test free policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.3375035.17%1150–1350
Howard UniversityYes2021, 2022Howard University has extended its temporary test optional policy to the 2021-22 admissions cycle.2939635.25%1100–127021–26
University of RochesterYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe University of Rochester offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1960735.43%1300–150029–33
University of TulsaYes2021, 2022, 2023University of Tulsa has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.979335.84%1090–136024–31
Hampton UniversityYes*All / Permanent PolicyHampton 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.955136%1030–116020–25
Hillsdale CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyHillsdale College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.220836.01%1340–149530–34
Trinity College (Hartford)YesAll / Permanent PolicyTrinity offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.595236.04%1310–142030–32
College of William and MaryYesAll / Permanent PolicyWilliam and Mary offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.1747536.54%1360–152031–34
Kenyon CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Kenyon has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2023 semester.760136.55%1360–147031–34
Franklin and Marshall CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyFranklin 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.772037.54%1260–141029–32
San Diego State UniversityYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.6766037.9%1130–132022–29
Occidental CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyOxy offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.649538.24%1350–147030–33
Brandeis UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyBrandeis 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.979639.14%1390–150031–34
Bryn Mawr CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyBryn 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.339139.34%1290–146030–33
Emerson CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyEmerson 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.1332440.6%1220–138027–32
Lafayette CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Lafayette College extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.826240.74%1330–144030–33
Connecticut CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyConnecticut College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.768240.95%1353–145030–33
Austin CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyAustin College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.415142.57%1120–133023–29
College of the Holy CrossYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe College of the Holy Cross offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.649842.87%1240–142028–32
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024RPI 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. 2040242.99%1330–150029–33
CUNY—Baruch CollegeYes (TF)2021, 2022The CUNY system has extended their temporary test free policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.2030343.4%1130–1330
Reed CollegeYes (TF)2021, 2022, 2023Reed has extended their temporary test free admission policy to the Fall 2023 period.701043.81%1330–150030–34
Syracuse UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Syracuse extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.3529944.38%1180–138026–30
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityYes2021, 2022Illinois 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.454345.23%1130–132024–29
Binghamton University—SUNYYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.3853345.3%1320–146030–33
Loyola Marymount UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023LMU has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.1904545.82%1260–141028–32
Lehigh UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Lehigh has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.1410745.97%1340–146030–34
University of California—DavisYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.7622546.32%1160–137025–31
California State University—Long BeachYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.6709246.87%
Union College (Schenectady, NY)YesAll / Permanent PolicyUnion 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.747047.03%1270–145028–32
North Carolina State University—RaleighYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.3289347.23%1290–143027–32
St. Olaf CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicySt. Olaf College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.649447.43%1240–142028–33
Clark UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyClark 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.815148.03%1220–138027–30
Stony Brook University—SUNYYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.3882648.06%1320–146029–33
Dickinson CollegeYes (TF)2021, 2022, 2023Dickinson has extended their temporary test free policy to the Fall 2023 semester.636648.08%1383–1465
Clemson UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Clemson has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.4700749.22%1240–140027–32
George Washington UniversityYes*All / Permanent PolicyGeorge 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).2723649.71%1320–146030–34
Spelman CollegeYes2021, 2022Spelman has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.1117650.76%1070–124020–26
Rollins CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyRollins 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.804950.86%1180–133025–29
Southwestern UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicySouthwestern 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.475751.04%1155–132025–31
The College of New JerseyYes2021, 2022, 2023The College of New Jersey has adopted a three-year, test optional policy for all applicants, beginning in the 2020-21 admission cycle.1319951.25%1150–130024–30
University of DallasYes2021, 2022University of Dallas has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.464551.63%1130–133523–30
University of Maryland—College ParkYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2025UMD has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 application cycle.5014651.99%1340–149030–34
Mount Holyoke CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyMount 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.397152.3%1340–147031–35
Wofford CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyWofford 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.434952.47%1220–139028–32
University of San DiegoYes (TF)2021, 2022, 2023University of San Diego has extended their temporary test free policy to the Fall 2023 semester.1432652.7%
Pepperdine UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Pepperdine has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.1185552.71%1280–143025–30
Soka University of AmericaYes2021, 2022Soka University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.51352.83%1220–136524–28
Stevens Institute of TechnologyYes2021, 2022, 2023Stevens Institute of Technology has extended their temporary test optional policy, with some exceptions, for Fall 2023.1132053%1370–151031–34
Southern Methodist UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023SMU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.1568553.13%1350–149031–34
University of Washington—SeattleYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe University of Washington—Seattle offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.4884053.48%1240–145029–34
Texas Christian UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023TCU has extended their temporary test optional policy through 2023.1978253.61%1140–134526–31
Santa Clara UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Santa Clara University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023 terms.1684853.98%1300–146029–33
Sarah Lawrence CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicySarah Lawrence College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.367454.63%1230–139027–32
University of La VerneYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity of La Verne offers a test optional policy, which allows first-year applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.686454.82%1040–119019–24
Marist CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyMarist 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.1171555%1210–134026–31
California State Polytechnic University—PomonaYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.3666055.48%1030–125019–27
University of ConnecticutYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026UConn has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2026 term.3675355.6%1230–143027–33
Fairfield UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyFairfield University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1267455.81%1240–137027–31
Gettysburg CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyGettysburg 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.620656.33%1280–143028–32
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityYes2021, 2022Virginia Tech has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.4205456.47%1210–141026–35
St. Lawrence UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicySt. 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.521756.55%1230–138029–32
Baylor UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Baylor 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.3658856.69%1170–135025–32
Colorado School of MinesYesAll / Permanent PolicyMines offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1202256.88%1320–146029–33
Rhodes CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Rhodes 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.531856.88%1320–145028–32
Ohio State University—ColumbusYes2021, 2022, 2023OSU has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023. 5818057.18%1260–142026–32
New SchoolYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe New School offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.941357.41%1150–138025–30
Hampden-Sydney CollegeYes2021, 2022Hampden-Sydney College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.305657.43%1060–132020–27
Lake Forest CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyLake 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.448257.61%1100–127523–30
Pennsylvania State University—University ParkYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Penn State has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2025 term.7857857.61%1200–140026–32
Morehouse CollegeYes2021, 2022Morehouse has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admissions cycle.355457.88%1010–121020–25
California State University—FresnoYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.1812257.94%950–113016–22
Providence CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyProvidence College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1112957.98%1120–131526–31
Saint Louis UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicySaint Louis University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.1557358.28%1170–138025–30
Fordham UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Fordham University has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2024 admissions.4627558.3%1320–145030–33
Whitman CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyWhitman 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.527458.68%1275–141529–33
University of California—Santa CruzYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.6182258.9%
Brigham Young University—ProvoYes2021, 2022, 2023BYU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.1160859.18%1230–142026–32
Texas Lutheran UniversityYes2021, 2022TLU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.268359.3%1018–116019–24
California State University—FullertonYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.4514059.43%935–116016–25
Texas A&M University—College StationYes2021, 2022, 2023Texas A&M has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.4411059.59%1160–137025–31
University of Illinois—Urbana-ChampaignYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign offers a test optional oplicy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.4759359.66%1340–151029–34
St. John's College—AnnapolisYesAll / Permanent PolicySt. 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.90959.85%1200–142026–32
Bennington CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyBennington has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.138259.99%1240–136025–31
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteYes (TF)2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029WPI 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.1109260.21%
Sewanee: University of the SouthYesAll / Permanent PolicySewanee—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.416260.26%1210–138026–31
University of Wisconsin—MadisonYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The University of Wisiconsin—Madison has extended its temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.5382960.31%1350–148028–32
Chapman UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyChapman 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.1509860.37%1223–140026–31
Birmingham-Southern College YesAll / Permanent PolicyBirmingham-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.246060.45%1020–139022–28
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Daytona BeachYesAll / Permanent PolicyEmbry-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.958160.6%1130–132023–30
The College of WoosterYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe College of Wooster offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.661160.63%1250–141026–32
Biola UniversityYes2021, 2022Biola University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.435460.77%1133–134022–29
Bentley UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Bentley University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.931160.94%1250–140029–32
SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestryYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.201861.4%1120–131023–29
Abilene Christian UniversityYes2021, 2022ACU 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. 1137961.48%1015–123021–28
Lipscomb UniversityYes2021, 2022Lipscomb University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 term.362161.5%1090–129022–29
University of South CarolinaYes2021, 2022, 2023The University of South Carolina has extended their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2023 admissions.4204561.56%1150–134026–31
Wabash CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Wabash has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.163561.59%1150–132523–29
Muhlenberg CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyMuhlenberg College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.454362.18%1170–134026–31
Luther CollegeYes2021, 2022Luther College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.410862.27%1040–127022–28
Truman State UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Truman 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.459562.61%1150–135024–31
Wayne State UniversityYes2021, 2022WSU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.1530562.74%1010–122021–28
Coe CollegeYes*All / Permanent PolicyCoe 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.743163.33%1050–125521–27
University of VermontYes2021, 2022, 2023University of Vermont has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022-23 admission cycle.2555963.51%1250–140029–33
University of DenverYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity 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.2269463.63%1220–137027–31
Virginia Military InstituteYes2021, 2022VMI has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle. 154963.91%1090–126022–27
American UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyAmerican University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1965064.09%1290–143029–33
DePauw UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyDePauw 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.569564.67%1180–140024–31
University of New MexicoYesAll / Permanent PolicyUNM 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.1402664.73%20–26
Bard CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyBard College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.491264.76%1234–141327–31
Furman UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyFurman University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.519465.25%1260–138228–32
Drury UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyDrury University offers a test optional policy, which allows domestic students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.194965.42%1070–125023–30
University of HoustonYes*All / Permanent PolicyUniversity 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.2972165.52%1160–131023–28
University of Massachusetts—AmherstYesAll / Permanent PolicyUMass Amherst offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.4254065.53%1270–145028–33
University of California—RiversideYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.5267565.84%
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyYes2021, 2022The New Jersey Institute of Technology has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admissions cycle.1029966.03%1200–137025–31
Illinois Institute of TechnologyYes2021, 2022Illinois Institute of Technology has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.652066.1%1230–140026–32
Georgia StateYes*2022, 2023, 2024The 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. 2445766.65%970–115020–26
University of PittsburghYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Pitt has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.3465666.68%1250–147028–33
Milwaukee School of EngineeringYes2021, 2022MSOE has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.452266.72%1190–137024–30
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—New BrunswickYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Rutgers has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admission cycle.4126366.93%1180–141025–32
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyOhio Wesleyan University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.428167.27%1080–133022–28
Beloit CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyBeloit offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.327767.32%1230–138024–28
Pratt InstituteYes2021, 2022Pratt has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.789667.34%1190–141027–32
Yeshiva UniversityYes*All / Permanent PolicyYeshiva 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.144267.41%1160–141024–31
Hobart and William Smith CollegesYesAll / Permanent PolicyHobart 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.377267.5%1170–138028–32
Stonehill CollegeYes (TF)2021, 2022Stonehill College has has extended their temporary test free policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.696167.69%1120–129024–28.5
Hofstra UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyHofstra 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.2488667.76%1180–137027–31
University of North Carolina—WilmingtonYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.1579267.98%1220–132024–28
University at Albany—SUNYYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2126567.99%1090–128022–29
Oklahoma State UniversityYes2021, 2022Oklahoma 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.1693968.36%1045–125020–27
Concordia College—MoorheadYesAll / Permanent PolicyConcordia College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.339568.37%956–134321–27
Millsaps CollegeYes2021, 2022Millsaps College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.522368.81%1080–129021–26
Ball StateYesAll / Permanent PolicyBall 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.2447568.88%
Drake UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyDrake 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.793269.05%1190–138025–31
Earlham CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyEarlham 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.165969.08%1110–132026–30
Queens University of CharlotteYesAll / Permanent PolicyQueens 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.350369.2%1070–121020–27
DePaul UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyDePaul 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.3207569.44%1090–1290
Ripon CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyRipon 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.290069.52%990–122019–25
Agnes Scott CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyAgnes 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.162569.85%1170–139027–31
Washington CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyWashington 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.289369.86%1170–135027–32
University of Hawaii at ManoaYes2021, 2022University of Hawaii has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 application cycle.1961269.96%
Hendrix CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyHendrix 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.162869.96%1150–137025–31
Texas State UniversityYes*2021, 2022Texas 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.3107369.99%1000–117018–25
Texas Tech UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Texas Tech has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025 entry terms.2913170.03%1070–124022–27
St. Mary's College of CaliforniaYesAll / Permanent PolicySt. 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.352370.08%
University at Buffalo—SUNYYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.3075070.09%1180–136025–31
Augustana CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyAugustana 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.664070.48%1170–127023–30
Louisiana State University—Baton RougeYes*All / Permanent PolicyLSU 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.3656170.86%1130–130023–29
Knox CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyKnox 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.303870.87%1180–136024–31
Randolph-Macon CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyRandolph-Macon College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.246070.89%1050–124021–27
University of San FranciscoYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity of San Francisco offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2237270.92%1200–137026–31
St. John Fisher UniversityYes2021, 2022St. 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.451571.1%1120–126023–29
Auburn UniversityYes*2021, 2022, 2023Auburn 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.2761971.18%1180–133024–30
Rochester Institute of TechnologyYesAll / Permanent PolicyRochester 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 scores2168371.2%1270–145029–33
Elmhurst CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyElmhurst offers a test optional policy. Students who choose to apply TO will be required to submit an essay.376271.29%1010–121022–29
Whittier CollegeYes*All / Permanent PolicyWhittier 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.503672.28%1050–124021–28
Temple UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyTemple 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.3757172.33%1120–132024–31
St. John's University (NY)YesAll / Permanent PolicySt. 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.2905972.34%1080–130023–29
Gustavus Adolphus CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyGustavus Adolphus College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.379972.57%26–31
Albion CollegeYes2021, 2022Albion has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 term.686472.6%990–123019–29
University of DelawareYes2021, 2022University of Delaware has extended their temporary test optional policy for all students applying to the Fall 2022 term.3396572.66%1170–135026–31
University of Illinois—ChicagoYesAll / Permanent PolicyUIC offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.2269672.7%1030–126021–28
Taylor UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyTaylor 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.203772.85%1130–132023–30
Drew UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyDrew University offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.398973.15%1120–130024–30
University of Minnesota—Twin CitiesYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025University of Minnesota—Twin Cities has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025 terms.3590573.23%1320–147027–32
High Point UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyHigh 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.1129873.76%1090–126022–28
SUNY—GeneseoYesAll / Permanent PolicySUNY-Geneseo offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.910373.85%1180–132025–30
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—NewarkYesAll / Permanent PolicyRutgers—Newark offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores. 1350674.09%1010–117018–23
Kalamazoo CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyKalamazoo College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.345674.33%1150–136025–30
California Lutheran UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyCalifornia 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.556874.39%1070–124020–27
Clarkson UniversityYes2021, 2022Clarkson University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.667374.6%1160–135023–30
Hollins UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyHollins offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.309374.72%1090–133025–30
University of RedlandsYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity of Redlands offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.471374.75%1100–125023–28
Lawrence UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyLawrence University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.290774.96%1230–146027–32
Allegheny CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyAllegheny 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.466775.44%1140–135023–28
Presbyterian College (SC)YesAll / Permanent PolicyPresbyterian 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.214175.48%1000–123019–26
Butler UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyButler 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.1459275.69%1160–131025–30
John Brown UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyJBU offers a test optional admission policy. However, some international students may be required to submit scores.117675.77%1060–126023–29
Bradley UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyBradley University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1010975.86%1070–127024–30
College of CharlestonYes2021, 2022, 2023The College of Charleston has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.2048476.11%1110–126023–29
Mississippi State UniversityYes2021, 2022Mississippi State has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.1770776.12%1030–128021–30
Gonzaga UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyGonzaga University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without test scores.885376.15%1230–137827–31
Centre CollegeYes2021, 2022, 2023Centre 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.221276.4%1130–138026–32
University of Rhode IslandYes2021, 2022, 2023University of Rhode Island has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022 and 2023 admission cycles.2510576.46%1130–128025–30
California State University—Los AngelesYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.3144276.48%890–106015–20
University of MissouriYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Mizzou has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2024 term.1996676.55%1130–135023–30
Creighton UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyCreighton 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.868176.63%1155–132024–30
Adelphi UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Adelphi University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admissions cycle.1611677%1080–127022–27
Central Michigan UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023CMU 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.1851777.08%1010–122320–26
Wheaton College (MA)YesAll / Permanent PolicyWheaton 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.358077.09%1180–134025–31
Berry CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyBerry College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without standardized test scores.416777.2%1100–127024–30
St. Mary's College of MarylandYesAll / Permanent PolicySaint 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.287277.33%1140–133026–32
Elon UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Elon 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.1783477.71%1175–133025–30
Ithaca CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyIthaca 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.1344577.73%1210–133027–31
Mercer UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Mercer University has adopted a three-year test optional policy. After Fall 2023, they will reevaluate.565178.16%1170–133025–31
Seton Hall UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026Seton Hall has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2026 term.2083078.23%1150–130024–29
Loyola University New OrleansYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyStarting 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.745578.27%
Carroll CollegeYes*All / Permanent PolicyCarroll 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.270978.33%1070–127022–28
Northern Arizona UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyNorthern 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.4287278.35%1070–126019–26
Hanover CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyHanover College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.226378.57%1070–122023–29
University of AlabamaYes2021, 2022, 2023Bama has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2023 term.4242178.9%1080–137021–31
Westmont CollegeYes2021, 2022Westmont College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 application cycle.235178.95%1160–146026–31
Baldwin Wallace UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyBaldwin 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.425079.01%1050–123521–27
University of the PacificYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity of the Pacific offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1090179.3%1120–138024–32
Willamette UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyWillamette University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.368079.38%1200–140032–35
Lewis & Clark CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyLewis 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.551979.45%1250–141027–32
Appalachian State UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.1817879.51%1180–122022–27
University of Colorado—BoulderYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity of Colorado—Boulder offers a test optional admission policy.5475679.58%1180–138025–31
University of North Carolina—CharlotteYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.2036579.6%1140–130021–26
Indiana University—BloomingtonYesAll / Permanent PolicyIndiana 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.4600080%1200–140027–32
University of North GeorgiaYes*2022, 2023, 2024The 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. 774880.24%1050–122020–26
University of Texas, Rio Grande ValleyYes2021, 2022, 2023UTRGV has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.1209780.41%950–112017–22
University of DaytonYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe University of Dayton offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.1726280.63%1130–135022–29
Cornell CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyCornell 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.283681.1%1130–138024–30
University of PortlandYes2021, 2022, 2023University of Portland has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.1204481.19%1160–136026–31
Illinois StateYesAll / Permanent PolicyIllinois State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without standardized test scores.1548781.31%1030–121021–26
University of IdahoYes*2021, 2022The 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.981481.38%1000–121020–28
St. Mary's College (IN)YesAll / Permanent PolicySaint 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.241181.5%1065–125022–28
Kennesaw State UniversityYes*2022, 2023, 2024The 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. 2080681.59%1060–124020–26
West Virginia UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyWVU has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.1863981.61%1050–124021–27
University of Alaska, AnchorageYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity of Alaska, Anchorage offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.435281.87%1020–122017–24
University of Mary WashingtonYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe 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.504281.95%1140–132026–31
Seattle UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicySeattle 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.853982.12%1120–132024–31
Goucher CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyGoucher College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.272482.34%1133–133326–30
Quinnipiac UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyQuinnipiac 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.1978782.43%1080–125022–27
Simmons UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicySimmons University offers a test optional policy.290582.55%1080–125024–29
Drexel UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Drexel has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.3451982.63%1210–140026–32
University of Arkansas—FayettevilleYes*2021, 2022, 2023The 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.2146282.67%1050–121021–28
Ursinus CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyUrsinus 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.381882.71%1200–135027–32
Western Michigan UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyWMU offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.1885382.81%1000–120021–27
Siena CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicySiena 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.859782.83%1150–130026–30
University of Texas—ArlingtonYes2021, 2022University of Texas, Arlington has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.1265082.89%1040–125020–27
University of Washington—BothellYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe University of Washington—Bothell offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.442383.02%1028–128319–31
Boise StateYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyBoise 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.1564883.13%
University of St. Thomas (MN)YesAll / Permanent PolicyThe University of St. Thomas offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.671883.16%1160–135024–29
Michigan State UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyMichigan State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.5063083.25%1110–131023–29
University of Nevada—Las VegasYes*All / Permanent PolicyUNLV 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.1303483.47%990–120018–25
University of AkronYes2021, 2022The University of Akron has extended their temporary test optional for the 2021–22 admission cycle.1176083.56%950–119018–26
Oregon State UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyOregon State University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1578683.59%1080–132021–28
Point Loma Nazarene UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyPLNU does not require an SAT or ACT score for admission. Some merit aid at PLNU does still require a test score to be awarded.306083.66%1190–134022–30
Washington and Jefferson CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyWashington and Jefferson College has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.315083.68%1040–129021–31
Mills CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyMills 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.84883.84%
University of UtahYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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.2064484%1190–138022–30
Xavier UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyXavier 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.1519984.02%1100–129022–28
San Francisco State UniversityYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.3143084.09%940–113016–23
Samford UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Samford University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2023 term.386784.1%1060–123023–29
Loyola University MarylandYesAll / Permanent PolicyLoyola 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.928684.21%1170–135027–30
University of North TexasYes*2021, 2022University 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.2130884.35%1050–123019–26
San Jose State UniversityYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.3044284.37%1030–131020–31
Eastern Michigan UniversityYes2021, 2022, 2023Eastern Michigan University has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.1750684.61%950–118018–25
University of CincinnatiYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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.2594984.93%1160–134024–29
University of OklahomaYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025University of Oklahoma has adopted a five-year test optional policy beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. Test scores are encouraged for scholarship consideration.1731885.23%1150–133023–29
California State University—ChicoYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.1999085.32%985–118018–24
The Catholic University of AmericaYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Catholic University of America has adopted a test free policy, which means they will not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission.566885.36%1130–133024–29
Missouri University of Science & TechnologyYes2021, 2022, 2023Missouri S&T has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.553385.4%1330–142026–32
Michigan Technological UniversityYes*2021, 2022Michigan 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.804185.75%1138–132025–31
Washington State UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyWSU offers a test free policy, which means they do not consider SAT/ACT scores as part of the admissions process.1819785.77%1020–124018–25
St. Michael's CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicySt. 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.235985.88%1140–130026–28
University of IowaYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity of Iowa is test optional, which means eligible students can apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2243486.21%1140–133022–29
James Madison UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyJames Madison University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2117686.25%1150–130024–29
Marquette UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyMarquette 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.1627086.26%1200–135025–30
Pacific Lutheran UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyPacific 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.330686.3%1110–129023–29
The CitadelYes2021, 2022The 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.247086.4%1090–124022–28
Missouri State UniversityYes*All / Permanent PolicyMissouri 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.959186.57%1060–120021–27
University of California—MercedYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.2779586.6%1140–139023–32
University of New HampshireYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe 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.2015086.71%1120–129025–31
Wheaton College (IL)Yes2021, 2022Wheaton has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.180087%1230–143026–32
University of South DakotaYes*All / Permanent PolicyUniversity 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.427187.01%1050–125019–25
University of ArizonaYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity 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.4820287.13%1140–136021–29
University of Texas—DallasYes2021, 2022University of Texas-Dallas has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 term.1883887.21%1190–141025–32
Kent StateYesAll / Permanent PolicyKent State requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.1988187.31%1000–120019–25
Towson UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyTowson offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1161687.92%1050–121021–26
Susquehanna UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicySusquehanna University offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.468888.03%1090–125022–28
California State University—NorthridgeYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.2365688.1%
University of MississippiYes*2021, 2022, 2023Ole 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.1625388.14%1020–125021–29
Arizona State UniversityYes*All / Permanent PolicyASU 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.6160388.19%
University of Puget SoundYesAll / Permanent PolicyPuget 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.502588.3%1150–137027–32
University of Nebraska—LincolnYes*All / Permanent PolicyThe 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.1777588.33%1100–131022–28
Christopher Newport UniversityYes*All / Permanent PolicyChristopher 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.669988.54%1110–121025–27
Ohio UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyOhio University has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.2173388.55%1070–129022–27
Miami University—OxfordYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Miami Ohio has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.2999088.6%1180–135024–30
University of North DakotaYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity of North Dakota offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.596289.03%1120–126520–26
Colorado State UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyColorado State University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.3158689.64%1090–128023–29
Transylvania UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyTransylvania 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.178289.73%1080–135023–30
George Mason UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyGeorge 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.2052790.42%1150–134025–30
University of Texas, San AntonioYes2021, 2022, 2023University of Texas, San Antonio has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2023.2172690.5%1030–122018–26
Georgia Southern UniversityYes*2022, 2023, 2024The 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. 1870190.55%1010–119018–24
Montclair StateYesAll / Permanent PolicyMontclair State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1869190.75%1010–1205
University of North Carolina—GreensboroYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.1069690.83%1100–123521–26
Utah StateYes2021, 2022USU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester..1527690.95%1050–131021–28
California State University—San BernardinoYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.1305790.97%850–103014–20
Humboldt State University Yes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.702591.07%1023–125822–29
Iowa State UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyIowa State is test optional, which means eligible students can apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2035791.12%1100–132021–28
Stetson UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyStetson University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.926091.64%1010–123020–26
College of St. BenedictYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe 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.170491.84%1040–125521–27
Duquesne UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyDuquesne offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.963491.93%1160–129024–29
Loyola University ChicagoYesAll / Permanent PolicyLoyola 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.3159792.15%1180–135027–32
Hope CollegeYes2021, 2022Hope College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2021–22 admission cycle.417292.38%1120–133025–32
University of KansasYes*All / Permanent PolicyThe 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.1527592.5%1090–132021–29
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityYesAll / Permanent PolicyVirginia 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.1772692.71%1080–130020–29
California State University—Monterey BayYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.1002692.81%1018–121021–29
Goshen CollegeYesAll / Permanent PolicyGoshen offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/AC scores.97992.85%1000–128821–31
Valparaiso UniversityYes2021, 2022Valparaiso has adopted a two-year test optional policy. They will reevaluate their policy after the 2022 admission cycle.609593.17%
University of OregonYesAll / Permanent PolicyThe 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.3155893.42%1120–133022–30
California State University—SacramentoYes (TF)All / Permanent PolicyThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.2265393.75%880–110016–24
East CarolinaYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The UNC System has reinstated their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024.2189893.93%1000–120017–23
University of MontanaYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity of Montana offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.491093.97%1055–124520–26
University of KentuckyYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024UK has extended their temporary test optional policy to students entering in the 2024–25 school year.2169594.01%1080–131022–29
University of MemphisYes2021, 2022UM has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2022 semester.1491495.21%
Kansas State UniversityYes*All / Permanent PolicyKansas 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.982295.61%20–26
Old Dominion UniversityYes*All / Permanent PolicyODU 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.1358696.23%1020–122020–27
University of MaineYes2021, 2022University 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.1434496.46%1080–127022–30
University of ToledoYesAll / Permanent PolicyUniversity 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.989396.52%1050–128021–28
University of WyomingYes2021, 2022, 2023University of Wyoming has extended it's temporary test optional policy to the 2022–23 admission cycle.564596.78%1070–127021–27
University of Wisconsin—MilwaukeeYes2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee has extended its temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.1324297.53%
Portland StateYes*All / Permanent PolicyPortland 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.686298.43%1010–127017–26
Western KentuckyYes*All / Permanent PolicyWKU requires either the SAT or ACT. However, it will waive this requirement for students who have a 2.5+ GPA.725598.48%950–115019–25
University of Texas—El PasoYes*All / Permanent PolicyUTEP requires either the SAT or ACT. However, it will waive this requirement for students who rank in the top 10% of their class.1097299.99%900–111017–22
Weber StateYesAll / Permanent PolicyWeber 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.6861100%18–25
Art Sawyer

About Art Sawyer

Art graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, where he was the top-ranked liberal arts student in his class. Art pioneered the one-on-one approach to test prep in California in 1989 and co-founded Compass Education Group in 2004 in order to bring the best ideas and tutors into students' homes and computers. Although he has attained perfect scores on all flavors of the SAT and ACT, he is routinely beaten in backgammon.

154 Comments

  • Enco says:

    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:

      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:

    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:

      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:

    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:

      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/

  • Teez says:

    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:

      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:

        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:

          Hi Rachel, thanks for reaching out! Admissions officers review the subsection scores in addition to the composite scores.

  • Beth says:

    Fordham test-optional through Fall 2023

  • PJ says:

    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:

      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:

    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:

      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.

  • Sab says:

    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:

      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:

    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:

      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:

    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:

      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:

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

  • Bob says:

    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:

      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:

    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.

  • Piotr says:

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

    • Margaux Erilane says:

      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:

    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:

      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:

    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:

      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:

    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:

      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

  • Mustafa says:

    Thank you for this resource.

  • bob says:

    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:

      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:

    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:

      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:

    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

  • Krystyna Stopyra says:

    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:

      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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