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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. 

The SAT and ACT scores in the table below represent the most recently reported* scores available. The 25th to 75th percentile ranges show the mid-50% of test scores submitted by enrolled students. These scores should not be viewed as cutoffs or qualifying scores as the ranges are often inflated by pandemic-era score submission practices. In fact, withholding scores may suggest much lower performance to admission officers than would your actual score. 

In early 2024, schools like Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown followed MIT and returned to requiring testing for nearly all applicants. We have compiled recent significant testing policy updates here.

Schools marked with an asterisk (*) are only Test Optional for some students. Schools that are Test Optional for admissions may require or recommend scores for merit scholarships. We track merit award score ranges and testing policies here.

We encourage you to click on a college’s name, which links directly to its testing policy page for the most complete guidance.

SchoolTesting PolicyPolicy DetailsNumber of ApplicantsAccept RateSAT Total 25th–75th PercentileACT Total 25th–75th Percentile
California Institute of TechnologyTest RequiredCaltech requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the application process. CalTech does not offer merit-based aid.166262.69%
Harvard College Test RequiredHarvard requires applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the application process. In exceptional cases when those tests are not accessible, students may submit AP Exam, IB, GCSE/A-Level, or National Leaving Exam Results.569373.45%1500–158034–36
Stanford UniversityTest RequiredStanford extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle. However, they will begin requiring scores for students entering in the fall of 2026.537333.91%1500–156034–35
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTest RequiredMIT requires applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores.337673.96%1520–157035–36
Yale UniversityTest RequiredYale requires applicants to submit SAT, ACT, or AP/IB scores as part of the admissions process. Yale does not offer merit-based aid.518044.50%1500–156033–35
Brown UniversityTest RequiredBrown requires students submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their admission application. Brown does not offer merit-based aid.513165.23%1510–156034–35
Dartmouth CollegeTest RequiredDartmouth requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. Dartmouth does not offer merit-based aid.288416.23%
Johns Hopkins UniversityTest RequiredJHU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle. However, they will begin requiring scores for students entering in the fall of 2026.382946.28%1530–156034–35
Cornell UniversityTest RequiredCornell has extended their temporary test optional policy to fall 2025 applicants. However, they will begin requiring scores for students entering in the fall of 2026. Cornell does not offer merit-based aid.678467.90%1480–155033–35
United States Naval AcademyTest RequiredUSNA requires all applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the admissions process.147279.36%
Carnegie Mellon UniversityTest RequiredFor fall 2026 applicants, Carnegie Mellon University will require students to submit test scores as part of their application. The College of Fine Arts is the only school that will remain test optional, however portfolios or auditions are still required. The School of Computer Science will only allow SAT or ACT scores. Other schools allow AP, IB, A-Level, or French Baccalaureate in the place of SAT/ACT.3370711.40%1500–157034–35
United States Military AcademyTest RequiredWest Point requires applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores.1255911.95%1230–143027–33
Georgetown UniversityTest RequiredGeorgetown 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.2548513.08%1390–153032–34
United States Air Force AcademyTest RequiredUSAFA requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.835316.23%1320–147028–33
Georgia Institute of TechnologyTest RequiredThe University System of Georgia requires students to submit an SAT or ACT test score as part of the application.5237716.46%1330–151028–34
Florida A&M UniversityTest RequiredFAMU requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.2271321.12%1040–115019–24
University of FloridaTest RequiredThe University of Florida requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.6447323.35%1320–147028–33
Florida State UniversityTest RequiredFlorida State University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.7403825.38%1250–138027–31
United States Merchant Maritime AcademyTest RequiredUSMMA requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.153127.37%
University of Texas—AustinTest RequiredUT Austin requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the application for admission.6610929.12%
University of GeorgiaTest RequiredThe University System of Georgia requires students to submit an SAT or ACT test score as part of the application.4341637.19%1230–141027–32
University of South FloridaTest RequiredUniversity of South Florida requries either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.6518740.96%1240–133024–29
University of Central FloridaTest RequiredUniversity of Central Florida requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the ACT Writing Test.5521043.39%1200–134025–29
University of TennesseeTest RequiredThe University of Tennessee requires SAT/ACT scores as part of the application for admission.5048845.99%1190–134025–31
Purdue University—West LafayetteTest RequiredPurdue University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.7280050.28%1210–145027–34
University of DallasTest RequiredUniversity of Dallas requires first year applicants to submit offical SAT or ACT scores.430758.70%1190–139024–31
Florida InternationalTest RequiredFlorida International University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the ACT Writing Test.2503458.84%1060–124020–26
Gallaudet UniversityTest RequiredGallaudet University requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.42560.94%770–89014–18
Florida Institute of TechnologyTest RequiredFlorida 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.1520562.53%1120–131023–28
New College of FloridaTest RequiredThe New College of Florida requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.183075.41%1120–134024–31
Thomas Aquinas CollegeTest RequiredThomas 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.26284.73%1210–140027–32
University of MemphisTest RequiredUM requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their applicants.1562793.38%930–118017–24
Columbia UniversityTest OptionalColumbia offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.571264.00%1510–156034–35
University of ChicagoTest OptionalUChicago offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.388004.77%
Northeastern UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Northeastern has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025-26 admission cycle.966315.65%1460–153033–35
Princeton University Test Optional (Temporary)Princeton has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle. Princeton does not offer merit-based aid.380195.70%1510–157034–35
Duke UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Duke has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.495235.88%1490–156033–35
Vanderbilt UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Vanderbilt has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2026–27 admission cycle.453136.28%1500–156034–35
University of PennsylvaniaTest Optional (Temporary)UPenn has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.545886.50%1500–157034–35
Pomona CollegeTest OptionalPomona College offers a test optional policy which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.121216.76%1480–155033–35
Swarthmore CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Swarthmore has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.142876.94%1480–154033–34
Northwestern UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Northwestern has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.517697.22%1500–156033–35
Colby CollegeTest OptionalColby 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.168907.61%1430–154032–34
Barnard CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Barnard College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2026–27 admissions cycle. Barnard College does not offer merit-based aid.118037.63%1450–152032–34
Rice UniversityTest OptionalRice recommends, but does not require, that students submit SAT or ACT test scores with their applications.310597.88%
Bowdoin CollegeTest OptionalBowdoin 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.109668.02%1470–153033–35
University of California—Los AngelesTest FreeThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.1459108.73%
New York UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)NYU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.1135789.41%1480–155033–35
Amherst CollegeTest OptionalAmherst offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.127279.82%1480–155031–35
Williams CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Williams has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.114659.99%1480–155033–35
Tufts UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Tufts has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025–26 admission cycle.3400310.13%1470–153033–35
Middlebury CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Middlebury has extended their temproary, test optional policy to the 2025–26 admission cycle. Middlebury does not offer merit-based aid.1329710.37%1440–153033–34
Emory UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Emory has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.3325510.65%1470–154032–34
Grinnell CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Grinnell has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2026.999710.76%1410–152031–33
Boston UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)BU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.8049510.85%1410–150032–34
Claremont McKenna CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)CMC has extended their temporary test optional policy to fall 2025 admission.579911.12%1470–153033–35
University of California—BerkeleyTest FreeThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.12591611.73%
Hamilton CollegeTest OptionalHamilton offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores. Hamilton does not offer merit-based aid.964311.77%1430–152032–35
Washington University in St. LouisTest Optional (Temporary)Washington University in St. Louis offers a test optional policy.3224011.96%1500–157033–35
University of Southern CaliforniaTest Optional (Temporary)USC has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.6906212.02%1460–154032–35
University of Notre DameTest Optional (Temporary)Notre Dame has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.2835312.38%1440–154032–35
Colgate UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Colgate University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2026–27 admissions cycle.2110912.43%1420–151032–34
Haverford CollegeTest OptionalHaverford offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission with SAT or ACT scores. Haverford does not offer merit-based aid.639112.91%1440–153033–35
Bates CollegeTest OptionalBates 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.907613.06%1370–148031–33
Harvey Mudd CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Harvey Mudd has extended their temporary test optional policy through 2025.479213.06%1490–155034–36
Wellesley CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Wellesley College has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2025 admission.818413.91%1460–154033–35
Davidson CollegeTest OptionalDavidson 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.734714.48%1360–151031–34
Tulane UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Tulane currently offers a test optional policy, which means students are able to apply without SAT or ACT scores.2793614.59%1400–149031–33
United States Coast Guard AcademyTest OptionalUSCGA has adopted a test optional policy. While scores are optional, they are encouraged, and students applying without scores are asked to upload a short statement.189415.47%1160–136026–31
Boston CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Boston College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.3653715.59%1450–152033–34
Pitzer CollegeTest Free (Temporary)Pitzer has been test optional since 2003. After nearly two decades of test optional admissions, Pitzer College will switch to a test-free admission policy through Fall 2025.346416.66%
University of North Carolina—Chapel HillTest Optional* (Temporary)The UNC System requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, students with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher are able to apply test optional.5722116.85%1360–151030–34
Denison UniversityTest OptionalDenison offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.1458016.93%1320–144029–32
Wesleyan UniversityTest OptionalWesleyan 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.1450017.10%1300–150031–34
Washington and Lee UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Washington and Lee has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.682017.36%1410–153032–35
Vassar CollegeTest OptionalVassar 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.1214517.73%1450–153033–35
University of Michigan—Ann ArborTest OptionalThe University of Michigan offers a test optional policy.8763217.94%1350–153031–34
University of MiamiTest Optional (Temporary)University of Miami has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2025.4828618.51%1340–145030–33
University of VirginiaTest Optional (Temporary)UVA has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.5092618.66%1400–154032–34
Rhode Island School of DesignTest OptionalRhode 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.N/A19.00%
Smith CollegeTest OptionalSmith 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.986819.73%1430–152032–34
Babson CollegeTest OptionalBabson has adopted a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.799520.00%1430–151032–34
Colorado CollegeTest OptionalColorado 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.753220.03%1380–150031–34
Hillsdale CollegeTest OptionalHillsdale College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.21.00%1350–149030–33
College of the Holy CrossTest OptionalThe College of the Holy Cross offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.867021.10%1270–142028–32
University of California—IrvineTest FreeThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.11919921.27%
Wake Forest UniversityTest OptionalWake Forest offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1747921.56%1410–150032–34
Carleton CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Carleton College has extended their temporary test optional to Fall 2025 admissions.646422.28%1440–153032–34
The Cooper UnionTest Optional (Temporary)Cooper Union has extended their temporary test optional policy for first-year and transfer applicants, to Fall 2025.150822.28%1380–153032–35
Skidmore CollegeTest OptionalSkidmore 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.1214422.92%1320–144030–33
University of RichmondTest Optional (Temporary)University of Richmond has extended their temporary test optional policy to fall 2025 admissions.1512123.31%1430–151032–34
Villanova UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Villanova has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025–26 admission cycle.2383523.39%1390–148032–34
University of California—San DiegoTest FreeThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.13084524.76%
Reed CollegeTest Free (Temporary)Reed has extended their temporary test free admission policy to the Fall 2025 period.1004527.16%1320–148029–34
University of California—Santa BarbaraTest FreeThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.11087627.78%
Trinity UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Trinity University has extended their test optional policy to the 2025–26 admission cycle.1142528.16%1290–144029–33
Macalester CollegeTest OptionalMacalester 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.809928.21%1350–148030–33
Case Western Reserve UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Case Western offers a test optional policy.3903928.67%1440–153032–35
Lehigh UniversityTest OptionalLehigh offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1841529.26%1370–148031–33
California State Polytechnic University—San Luis ObispoTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.6395529.65%1230–142027–32
Kenyon CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Kenyon has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2025 semester.821830.71%1380–148031–34
Bryn Mawr CollegeTest OptionalBryn 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.327831.06%1320–146030–33
Lafayette CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Lafayette College extended their temporary test optional policy to the fall 2026 term.987431.47%1350–147030–33
Franklin and Marshall CollegeTest OptionalFranklin 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.923131.83%1330–143029–32
Bucknell UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Bucknell University adopted a five-year, test optional policy for first-year students, beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. However, homeschooled students and international students are not eligible for test optional admission. Bucknell will use the five-year pilot period to assess the patterns of success for test score submitters and non-submitters.1101032.01%1170–136025–32
Berea CollegeTest OptionalBerea College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.207332.71%
College of William and MaryTest OptionalWilliam and Mary offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.1754832.72%1370–151032–34
Scripps CollegeTest OptionalScripps offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.308233.94%1430–151032–34
Spelman CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Spelman has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.1061034.09%1050–125021–27
San Diego State UniversityTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.8319034.18%
Oberlin CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Oberlin College has extended their temporary test optional policy for first-time, international, and homeschooled to the 2025–26 application year.1059734.34%1340–146030–34
Brandeis UniversityTest OptionalBrandeis 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.1128235.33%1400–150031–34
University of RochesterTest OptionalThe University of Rochester offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2168035.85%1410–151031–34
Trinity College (Hartford)Test OptionalTrinity offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.622036.14%1320–146030–32
Binghamton University—SUNYTest OptionalThe SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.4951937.73%1350–147030–33
Connecticut CollegeTest OptionalConnecticut College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.939738.28%1170–137027–32
Mount Holyoke CollegeTest OptionalMount 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.503038.29%1360–147031–33
Southwestern UniversityTest OptionalSouthwestern 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.658539.07%1180–132023–30
North Carolina State University—RaleighTest Optional* (Temporary)The UNC System requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, students with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher are able to apply test optional.3982239.55%1280–143025–31
Hampden-Sydney CollegeTest Optional (Temporary)Hampden-Sydney College has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2025 period.326239.79%1040–131023–29
Occidental CollegeTest OptionalOxy offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.657339.89%1370–147031–34
Loyola Marymount UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)LMU has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2025.2336140.29%1280–143029–33
Rollins CollegeTest OptionalRollins 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.979740.56%1210–136026–31
American UniversityTest OptionalAmerican University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1951040.63%1290–142029–32
University of California—DavisTest FreeThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.9463541.85%
University of Washington—SeattleTest OptionalThe University of Washington—Seattle offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.6242842.53%1280–149030–34
Texas Christian UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)TCU has extended their temporary test optional policy through 2025.2051742.60%1160–137026–31
Emerson CollegeTest OptionalEmerson 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.1210942.75%1280–141030–32
Clemson UniversityTest OptionalClemson offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.5281942.98%1230–140026–31
Dickinson CollegeTest OptionalDickinson offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.718543.08%1290–141029–32
Syracuse UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Syracuse extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admissions cycle.4635743.12%1280–141028–32
University of Wisconsin—MadisonTest Optional (Temporary)The University of Wisiconsin—Madison has extended its temporary test optional policy to the spring 2027 term.6353743.32%1370–149028–32
Stevens Institute of TechnologyTest Optional (Temporary)Stevens Institute of Technology has extended their temporary test optional policy, with some exceptions, for Fall 2026. However, students applying to the Accelerated Pre-Medicine or Pre-Law programs are required to submit scores.1417043.44%1380–149031–34
George Washington UniversityTest Optional*George Washington University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, applicants applying to the accelerated Seven-Year B.A./M.D. Program, students who attend secondary schools that do not provide letter grades, homeschooled students, and recruited NCAA Division 1 athletes are not eligible for test optional admission (unless allowed by the NCAA).2709443.54%1360–148031–34
University of Illinois—Urbana-ChampaignTest OptionalUniversity of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign offers a test optional oplicy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.6739843.69%1350–151030–34
Union College (NY)Test OptionalUnion 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.929543.79%1330–146030–33
University of Maryland—College ParkTest Optional (Temporary)UMD has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 application cycle.5936944.84%1380–151032–35
Fairfield UniversityTest OptionalFairfield University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1546344.98%1250–137029–32
Truman State UniversityTest Optional* (Temporary)Truman State University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2025 semester. Students applying to the nursing major must submit scores. Test scores are also required to be eligible for some scholarships or programs.491245.05%1070–133023–29
Hampton UniversityTest Optional*Hampton University requires either the SAT or ACT, however they will waive this requirement for students with a 3.3+ GPA or who rank in the top 10% of their class. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.1503545.10%840–122017–27
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityTest OptionalIllinois Wesleyan offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.612845.17%1140–133024–29
University of San DiegoTest Free (Temporary)University of San Diego has extended their temporary test free policy to the Fall 2025 semester.1592446.80%
California State University—Long BeachTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.7965747.14%
Gettysburg CollegeTest OptionalGettysburg 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.712247.50%1240–146027–32
CUNY—HunterTest Free (Temporary)The CUNY system has extended their temporary test free policy through Spring 2027.3391347.80%
Bennington CollegeTest OptionalBennington has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.282548.04%1310–140030–32
Bentley UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Bentley University has extended their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2025.1048248.44%1270–139029–32
Providence CollegeTest OptionalProvidence College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1246948.72%1100–130025–30
Stony Brook University—SUNYTest OptionalThe SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.5034149.01%1330–147028–33
Rhodes CollegeTest OptionalRhodes offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.743849.19%1310–147027–31
CUNY—Baruch CollegeTest Free (Temporary)The CUNY system has extended their temporary test free policy through Spring 2027.2567149.54%960–1420
University of PittsburghTest Optional (Temporary)Pitt has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.5841649.70%1270–145029–33
Pepperdine UniversityTest OptionalPepperdine offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without submitting SAT or ACT scores.1245749.85%1250–144026–32
St. John's College—AnnapolisTest OptionalSt. 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.98349.95%1250–146030–33
Whitman CollegeTest OptionalWhitman 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.618549.99%1290–147027–33
Clark UniversityTest OptionalClark 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.878750.32%1260–143028–33
Auburn UniversityTest Optional*Auburn requires either the SAT or the ACT. However, applicants with a 3.6+ GPA may apply test-optional.4817950.47%1240–136025–31
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityTest OptionalOhio Wesleyan University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.570850.67%
Sewanee: University of the SouthTest OptionalSewanee—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.501850.90%1230–136027–31
Baylor UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Baylor has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 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.3976750.97%1160–134025–31
Howard UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Howard University has extended its temporary test optional policy to the 2023–24 admissions cycle.1953751.90%1060–127020–26
Santa Clara UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Santa Clara University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025 terms.1665052.11%1300–147029–33
St. Olaf CollegeTest OptionalSt. Olaf College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.595652.15%1260–145028–32
California State University—FresnoTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.1993552.19%
Furman UniversityTest OptionalFurman University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.840652.57%1280–141028–32
Ohio State University—ColumbusTest Optional (Temporary)OSU has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2025.6518952.72%
Pratt InstituteTest OptionalPratt offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.828153.17%1240–141026–32
Michigan Technological UniversityTest Optional* (Temporary)Michigan Technological University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2024 semester. However, homeschooled students and students with a GPA below 3.0 may be asked to submit test scores.2056553.17%1120–133025–31
DePauw UniversityTest OptionalDePauw 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.719754.06%1140–143026–31
Fordham UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Fordham University has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2025 admissions.4720354.13%1330–146030–33
Pennsylvania State University—University ParkTest Optional (Temporary)Penn State has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2025 term.8595754.22%1230–139027–32
The College of WoosterTest OptionalThe College of Wooster offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.703154.32%1280–143027–32
University of ConnecticutTest Optional (Temporary)UConn has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2026 term.4089454.51%1220–144028–33
Illinois Institute of TechnologyTest OptionalIllinois Tech offers a test optional policy.891255.42%1190–140025–31
Chapman UniversityTest OptionalChapman 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.1591455.61%1260–142028–32
Soka University of AmericaTest OptionalSoka University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without submitting SAT or ACT scores.49856.63%1280–141026–27
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Virginia Tech has extended their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2025.4720757.03%1240–142027–32
Birmingham-Southern College Test OptionalBirmingham-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.301957.17%1150–126022–29
New SchoolTest OptionalThe New School offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.952457.18%
Hobart and William Smith CollegesTest OptionalHobart 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.556057.28%1230–136026–32
Beloit CollegeTest OptionalBeloit offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.391457.36%1250–138026–31
University of Massachusetts—AmherstTest OptionalUMass Amherst offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.5042457.77%1310–146029–33
Colorado School of MinesTest OptionalMines offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1088658.00%1340–146030–33
John Brown UniversityTest OptionalJBU offers a test optional admission policy. However, some international students may be required to submit scores.144258.39%1100–136021–28
St. Lawrence UniversityTest OptionalSt. 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.536758.47%1260–140029–32
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTest Optional (Temporary)RPI has extended their temporary test optional police to the fall 2025 semester. However, students applying to the Physician-Scientist Program will be required to submit the appropriate testing.1595058.50%1370–149031–34
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteTest Free (Temporary)WPI has adopted an eight year test free policy, which means the university does not accept scores in the application process, beginning with the Fall 2021 application cycle.1180958.50%
Drury UniversityTest OptionalDrury University offers a test optional policy, which allows domestic students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.263158.76%1040–133023–28
Sarah Lawrence CollegeTest OptionalSarah Lawrence College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.481958.93%1250–140029–33
Marist CollegeTest OptionalMarist 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.1100059.09%1220–135027–32
Lake Forest CollegeTest OptionalLake 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.481159.41%1190–137028–31
University of VermontTest Optional (Temporary)University of Vermont has extended their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2026.3023159.79%1280–142028–32
Bard CollegeTest OptionalBard College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.516159.99%1290–147028–33
Morehouse CollegeTest OptionalMorehouse offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.522160.01%18–25
Wofford CollegeTest OptionalWofford 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.442560.18%
Hendrix CollegeTest OptionalHendrix 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.272960.28%1130–134023–31
Milwaukee School of EngineeringTest OptionalMSOE offers a test optional policy.603260.38%1170–137025–30
Georgia StateTest Optional* (Temporary)The University System of Georgia requires SAT or ACT test scores. However, students applying to Georgia State with a 3.4+ GPA may be considered without scores.2812760.59%960–117019–26
Biola UniversityTest OptionalBiola University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.395860.64%1150–135024–30
Southern Methodist UniversityTest OptionalSMU offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.1509261.22%1340–147030–34
University of California—Santa CruzTest FreeThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.6875061.28%
SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestryTest OptionalThe SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.201861.40%1120–131023–29
University of South CarolinaTest Optional (Temporary)The University of South Carolina has extended their temporary test optional policy through Fall 2025 admissions.4668261.49%1190–137026–32
Gustavus Adolphus CollegeTest OptionalGustavus Adolphus College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.445061.80%25–31
University of DaytonTest OptionalThe University of Dayton offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.2248561.83%1180–135024–30
The College of New JerseyTest Optional* (Temporary)The College of New Jersey has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025–26 admission cycle. However, test scores are required for Nursing students and the Accelerated Seven-Year Medical School opportunities.1166862.14%1150–133025–37
Centre CollegeTest OptionalCentre College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scors.274662.35%1200–1470
Wabash CollegeTest OptionalWabash offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.189762.78%1100–129024–29
Lawrence UniversityTest OptionalLawrence University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.348963.03%1230–142027–32
Texas A&M University—College StationTest OptionalTexas A&M offers a test optional policy.5110863.10%1150–137025–31
SUNY—GeneseoTest OptionalSUNY-Geneseo offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.1347963.53%1200–133025–27
Yeshiva UniversityTest Optional*Yeshiva offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for regular admission without SAT/AC scores. However, honors applicants are required to submit scores.171363.75%1330–147028–33
Allegheny CollegeTest OptionalAllegheny 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.449263.82%1030–131025–31
Muhlenberg CollegeTest OptionalMuhlenberg College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.434864.01%1230–139028–31
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Daytona BeachTest OptionalEmbry-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.982564.85%1140–133023–30
Washington CollegeTest OptionalWashington 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.257665.37%1200–133025–30
University of Texas—DallasTest OptionalUTD offers a test optional policy.2936665.46%1180–140025–32
Drake UniversityTest OptionalDrake 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.757965.50%1220–137024–30
Concordia College—MoorheadTest OptionalConcordia College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.377465.53%1410–141021–28
Abilene Christian UniversityTest OptionalACU offers a test optional policy. However, only students who submit test scores will be considered for the honors college and elligible for some scholarships.1122665.79%1030–125020–27
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—New BrunswickTest OptionalRutgers—New Brunswick offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.4165466.29%1270–146028–33
Lipscomb UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Lipscomb University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2024 term.423066.67%1110–129020–28
University of Alaska—AnchorageTest OptionalUniversity of Alaska, Anchorage offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.390066.69%990–122019–25
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyTest Optional (Temporary)NJIT has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2024.1399366.90%1210–147025–32
Presbyterian College (SC)Test OptionalPresbyterian 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.335966.92%1080–128012–27
Elon UniversityTest Optional*Elon offers a test optional policy. However, students applying to the Nursing, Accelerated Pathways to PA and DPT and the Accelerated 3+1 Business Dual-Degree programs are required to submit scores. Nursing applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 and ACT 22. Home-schooled applicants and students attending U.S. high schools that do not issue letter grades are required to submit standardized test scores for admission and scholarship consideration.1879167.31%1200–136026–31
Agnes Scott CollegeTest OptionalAgnes 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.185767.64%1170–133026–31
Augustana CollegeTest OptionalAugustana 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.742467.65%1020–124021–28
Queens University of CharlotteTest OptionalQueens 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.435767.68%1130–128024–29
Stonehill CollegeTest Free (Temporary)Stonehill College has has extended their temporary test free policy to Fall 2025.696167.69%1120–129024–29
University of North GeorgiaTest Optional* (Temporary)The University System of Georgia requires SAT or ACT test scores. However, students applying to UNG with a 3.0+ GPA may be considered without scores.1016967.72%1040–122019–25
St. John Fisher UniversityTest OptionalFisher offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.460067.80%1120–127024–29
University of North Carolina—WilmingtonTest Optional* (Temporary)The UNC System requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, students with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher are able to apply test optional.1686068.83%1220–137024–29
University of TulsaTest Optional*University of Tulsa offers a test optional policy, however, test scores are strongly encouraged. Applicants to the Early Careers in Medicine program are required to submit scores.1204269.18%1070–135021–30
Kennesaw State UniversityTest Optional* (Temporary)The University System of Georgia requires SAT or ACT test scores. However, students applying to Kennesaw State with a 3.2+ GPA may be considered without scores.2313869.18%1030–122019–25
Brigham Young University—ProvoTest Optional (Temporary)BYU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Winter 2027 term.1100669.19%1290–144028–32
University at Buffalo—SUNYTest OptionalThe SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.3821069.30%1210–138027–32
University of Hawai'i at MānoaTest OptionalUniversity of Hawai'i offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scors. However, please note that scholarships or department direct entry programs may require test scores for consideration.1921769.67%
University of HoustonTest Optional*University of Houston requires the SAT or ACT. However, they will waive this requirement for students who rank in the top 10% of their class or have a 3.45+ GPA.3023769.74%1160–132023–28
University at Albany—SUNYTest OptionalThe SUNY system offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.3074069.87%1140–131023–29
Berry CollegeTest OptionalBerry College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without standardized test scores.522069.94%1100–127023–29
Ithaca CollegeTest OptionalIthaca 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.1200769.94%1210–133027–31
Saint Louis UniversityTest OptionalSaint Louis University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.1504770.05%
University of California—RiversideTest FreeThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.5688370.38%
Siena CollegeTest OptionalSiena 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.899270.57%1110–135026–29
Hofstra UniversityTest OptionalHofstra 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.2289070.59%1220–136027–31
University of DenverTest OptionalUniversity 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.1921470.67%1220–137028–32
Hollins UniversityTest OptionalHollins offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.299270.86%1110–131023–29
Texas Tech UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Texas Tech has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2025 entry terms.3402070.89%1100–126022–28
University of AkronTest OptionalThe University of Akron offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scors.1498270.91%960–119018–25
Oklahoma State UniversityTest OptionalOklahoma State University offers a test optional policy. However, test scores are required for most university scholarships.1961270.93%1020–123020–27
Knox CollegeTest OptionalKnox 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.413671.06%1200–137021–30
Austin CollegeTest OptionalAustin College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.343571.12%1120–129024–31
Rochester Institute of TechnologyTest OptionalRochester 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 scores2407171.14%1290–144029–33
University of San FranciscoTest OptionalUniversity of San Francisco offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2310371.18%1230–139027–31
Coe CollegeTest Optional*Coe College requires either the SAT or ACT, however, it will waive this requirement if you have a 3.0+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.748171.50%1080–128022–28
Ball StateTest OptionalBall 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.2866871.60%1080–125025–30
University of Arkansas—FayettevilleTest Optional*The University of Arkansas requires either the SAT or the ACT. 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.2817271.67%1050–122021–28
College of CharlestonTest OptionalCollege of Charleston is test optional.2668372.00%1150–129024–29
Creighton UniversityTest OptionalCreighton 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.722272.43%1230–140024–30
University of North TexasTest Optional*University of North Texas requires either the SAT or ACT. However, they will waive this requirement for students with a 3.0+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.3680772.46%1000–122019–27
Missouri University of Science & TechnologyTest Optional (Temporary)Missouri S&T has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2025 term.818173.07%1160–135025–31
California State Polytechnic University—PomonaTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.4624173.11%
Drew UniversityTest OptionalDrew University offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.398973.15%1120–130024–30
Luther CollegeTest OptionalLuther College offers a test optional policy. However, who do not meet the minimum academic requirements may be asked to provide additional transcripts, test scores, educator references, or essays.244773.27%1100–131022–29
DePaul UniversityTest OptionalDePaul 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.3217673.53%1070–1290
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—NewarkTest Free*Rutgers—Newark offers a test free policy, which means they will not consider SAT or ACT scores as part of the admission process. However, applicants to the 7-year BA/MD joint program are required to submit scores.1493573.94%1060–129021–30
Louisiana State University—Baton RougeTest Optional*LSU requires SAT or ACT scores, however students who earn at least a 3.0 GPA on core classes or 18 early college credits with a 2.5 GPA may apply without test scores.4255874.00%1150–130024–29
University of DelawareTest OptionalUniversity of Delaware offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.3522874.09%1210–135026–31
Earlham CollegeTest OptionalEarlham 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.176574.22%1200–133023–30
Mercer UniversityTest Optional*Mercer University requires test scores. However, students with an unweighted GPA of 3.5+ are able to apply test optional.758674.39%1210–134026–31
Lewis & Clark CollegeTest OptionalLewis 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.633474.53%1230–139029–31
Clarkson UniversityTest OptionalClarkson University offers a test optional policy.701174.58%1190–137025–32
Goucher CollegeTest OptionalGoucher College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.341474.63%1100–132026–30
Seton Hall UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Seton Hall has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2026 term.2573275.06%
University of La VerneTest OptionalUniversity of La Verne offers a test optional policy, which allows first-year applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.598475.10%970–130018–25
Elmhurst CollegeTest OptionalElmhurst offers a test optional policy. Students who choose to apply TO will be required to submit an essay.626475.70%1060–125024–28
University of AlabamaTest Optional (Temporary)Bama has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2025 term.5841875.82%1120–137022–30
Gonzaga UniversityTest OptionalGonzaga University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without test scores.953075.96%1230–140026–31
University of Puget SoundTest OptionalPuget 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.556875.99%1220–138027–31
Taylor UniversityTest OptionalTaylor 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.207676.11%1070–132023–30
James Madison UniversityTest OptionalJames Madison University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.3575076.25%1180–131023–29
Mississippi State UniversityTest OptionalMississippi State offers a test optional policy. While SAT and ACT scores are not required for admission, they are recommended for scholarship consideration.2087776.32%1110–141021–29
Loyola University MarylandTest OptionalLoyola 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.1016276.33%1200–134027–32
University of Rhode IslandTest Optional (Temporary)University of Rhode Island has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.2548176.39%1140–130025–30
Bradley UniversityTest OptionalBradley University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1013876.66%1050–129025–32
Baldwin Wallace UniversityTest OptionalBaldwin 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.438476.85%1050–127020–27
University of MissouriTest Optional (Temporary)Mizzou has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2025 term.2166977.02%1150–133023–29
University of Nebraska—LincolnTest Optional*The University of Nebraska-Lincoln requires either the SAT or the ACT. However, it will waive this requriement for students with a 3.0+ GPA or who rank in the top half of their class. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.1835477.07%1090–131022–28
University of North DakotaTest OptionalUniversity of North Dakota offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.743777.09%1130–127020–26
Wheaton College (MA)Test OptionalWheaton 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
University of OklahomaTest Optional (Temporary)University of Oklahoma has adopted a five-year test optional policy beginning with the 2020-21 admission cycle. Test scores are encouraged for scholarship consideration.2215777.16%1150–131023–29
St. Mary's College of MarylandTest OptionalSaint 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.293477.30%1130–135028–30
University of Minnesota—Twin CitiesTest Optional (Temporary)University of Minnesota—Twin Cities has extended their temporary test optional policy to the fall 2027 term.3469977.47%1330–146027–31
Adelphi UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Adelphi University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2027–28 admissions cycle.1713577.53%
Drexel UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Drexel has extended their temporary test optional policy to the fall 2025 term.4020477.53%1250–141027–33
University of New MexicoTest OptionalUNM 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.1363178.32%910–115019–26
Carroll CollegeTest Optional*Carroll College requires either the SAT or ACT, however it will waive this requirement for students with a 3.0+ unweighted GPA. Students who are homeschooled, wish to apply to Direct Entry Nursing, or wish to participate in intercollegiate atheletics are not elligible for test optional admission. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.270978.33%1070–127022–28
University of Illinois—ChicagoTest OptionalUIC offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.2542078.50%1070–130024–31
High Point UniversityTest OptionalHigh 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.1244678.88%1100–128023–29
University of IdahoTest Optional* (Temporary)The University of Idahos requires either the SAT or the ACT. However, applicants through 2025 may apply test-optional with a 2.6+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.1222279.09%950–120020–29
Cornell CollegeTest OptionalCornell 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.305779.33%1210–132023–30
Kalamazoo CollegeTest OptionalKalamazoo College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.356479.83%1200–137026–32
University of North Carolina—CharlotteTest Optional* (Temporary)The UNC System requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, students with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher are able to apply test optional.2269880.21%1170–121021–27
San Jose State UniversityTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.3578080.23%1070–132022–28
Indiana University—BloomingtonTest OptionalIndiana 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.5427980.37%1180–138027–32
Hope CollegeTest OptionalHope College offers a test optional policy.515080.47%1090–133025–31
Pacific Lutheran UniversityTest OptionalPacific 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.413980.53%990–129021–27
Willamette UniversityTest OptionalWillamette University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admissions without SAT or ACT scores.399580.60%1240–142027–33
University of Texas—ArlingtonTest OptionalUTA is test score optional for admission. However, test scores can help in determining admissions decisions, scholarship opportunities, and Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exemptions.2196380.80%1000–124018–26
Hanover CollegeTest OptionalHanover College offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.284881.00%1070–122023–29
St. Mary's College (IN)Test OptionalSaint 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.237681.14%1040–126023–29
Ripon CollegeTest OptionalRipon 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.214281.33%990–117019–27
Eastern Michigan UniversityTest Optiona*Eastern Michigan University requires SAT or ACT scores as part of the application. However, student with a 2.75+ GPA are permitted to apply test optional.2035181.35%910–115018–26
Loyola University ChicagoTest OptionalLoyola 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.4046881.39%1210–137024–30
University of Colorado—BoulderTest OptionalUniversity of Colorado—Boulder offers a test optional admission policy.5734081.43%1160–138027–32
Washington and Jefferson CollegeTest OptionalWashington and Jefferson College has a test-optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.321881.54%1030–125018–29
West Virginia UniversityTest OptionalWVU has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.1863981.61%1050–124021–27
Virginia Military InstituteTest Optional (Temporary)VMI has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 application cycle.117181.73%1050–126022–28
Point Loma Nazarene UniversityTest OptionalPLNU does not require an SAT or ACT score for admission. Some merit aid at PLNU does still require a test score to be awarded.306581.76%1170–138022–30
Wayne State UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)WSU has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.1522981.82%940–120021–27
University of RedlandsTest OptionalUniversity of Redlands offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.387281.87%1110–128025–30
Westmont CollegeTest OptionalWestmont College offers a test otional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.232681.99%1220–142030–33
Samford UniversityTest Optional (Temporary)Samford University has extended their temporary test optional policy to the Fall 2024 term.454182.23%1070–126023–29
Oregon State UniversityTest OptionalOregon State University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2565182.53%1130–138022–30
Simmons UniversityTest OptionalSimmons University offers a test optional policy.290582.55%1080–125024–29
Ursinus CollegeTest OptionalUrsinus 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
Towson UniversityTest OptionalTowson offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1894882.80%1060–125019–28
Humboldt State University Test FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.1655682.82%1030–128021–28
Temple UniversityTest OptionalTemple 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.3639982.92%1150–137023–30
Albion CollegeTest OptionalAlbion offers a test optional application policy.543883.16%
Randolph-Macon CollegeTest OptionalRandolph-Macon College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/ACT scores.262083.40%1060–122022–29
Quinnipiac UniversityTest OptionalQuinnipiac 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.1866883.79%1130–130024–29
Boise StateTest FreeBoise 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.1679583.92%
Michigan State UniversityTest OptionalMichigan State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.5887983.92%1110–130024–30
Xavier UniversityTest OptionalXavier 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.1485284.49%1140–130023–30
University of IowaTest OptionalUniversity of Iowa is test optional, which means eligible students can apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2568284.67%1130–131022–28
St. John's University (NY)Test OptionalSt. 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.2460784.67%1110–131024–29
Western Michigan UniversityTest OptionalWMU offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.2010084.68%990–121020–27
Whittier CollegeTest Optional*Whittier College offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without test scores. Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be asked to submit standardized test scores.275084.87%1120–133023–31
Ohio UniversityTest OptionalOhio University has a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.2538584.96%1100–128022–28
University of OregonTest OptionalThe 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.3945484.99%1150–134022–30
St. Michael's CollegeTest OptionalSt. 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.262985.05%1160–132026–30
Seattle UniversityTest OptionalSeattle 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.793485.15%1160–136024–30
Washington State UniversityTest OptionalWSU offers a test free policy, which means they do not consider SAT/ACT scores as part of the admissions process.2616685.36%1000–125020–27
The Catholic University of AmericaTest FreeThe Catholic University of America has adopted a test free policy, which means they will not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission.580185.59%1110–134022–29
University of ArizonaTest OptionalUniversity 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.5646685.66%1150–135021–28
University of Nevada—Las VegasTest Optional*UNLV requires either the SAT or ACT, however, they will waive the requirement for students with a 3.0+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.1371185.76%980–123018–24
Butler UniversityTest OptionalButler 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.943185.87%1200–134026–31
University of Mary WashingtonTest OptionalThe 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.460686.26%1160–132023–31
Stetson UniversityTest OptionalStetson University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.782486.43%1030–124020–26
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTest OptionalVirginia 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.1928986.56%1040–126022–30
Kent StateTest OptionalKent State requires either the SAT or ACT. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.2236686.65%1010–123018–25
California State University—FullertonTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.4847986.72%880–110020–26
University of New HampshireTest OptionalThe 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.2088786.87%1130–131026–31
California State University—Los AngelesTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.3394186.94%
University of UtahTest OptionalThe University of Utah offers a test optional admission policy, which allows students to apply without SAT or ACT scores.2299687.17%1190–138022–29
University of Texas, Rio Grande ValleyTest Optional (Temporary)UTRGV has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.1267487.36%910–111016–22
Montclair State UniversityTest OptionalMontclair State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2359987.41%920–1220
Marquette UniversityTest OptionalMarquette 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.1565787.48%1200–134026–31
University of CincinnatiTest Optional (Temporary)The University of Cincinnati has extended its temporary test optional policy through Fall 2024. However, standardized test scores are still required for admission into some programs.3316587.67%1160–134024–29
Loyola University New OrleansTest FreeStarting 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.614287.72%
Duquesne UniversityTest OptionalDuquesne offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1228287.73%1170–133025–31
Miami University—OxfordTest Optional (Temporary)Miami Ohio has extended their temporary test optional policy to the 2024–25 admission cycle.3036787.92%1170–135024–29
Christopher Newport UniversityTest Optional*Christopher Newport University requires either the SAT or ACT, however they will waive this requirement for students with a 3.5+ GPA or who rank in the top 10% of their class. For students applying in the 2020-21 admission cycle, there is no minimum GPA for test optional admission.706287.96%1120–129023–29
Susquehanna UniversityTest OptionalSusquehanna University offers a test optional policy, which allows applicants to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.468888.03%1090–125022–28
University of KansasTest Optional*The University of Kansas requires either the SAT or the ACT. However, they will waive the requirement for students with a 3.4+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.1922688.20%1060–128021–27
University of Texas, San AntonioTest OptionalUniversity of Texas, San Antonio offers a test optional policy, which allows studenrs to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2249788.46%1010–120019–26
University of California—MercedTest FreeThe UC system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.3001788.60%
Appalachian State UniversityTest Optional* (Temporary)The UNC System requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, students with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher are able to apply test optional.2400188.64%1100–127021–27
St. Mary's College of CaliforniaTest OptionalSt. 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.428988.67%
Wheaton College (IL)Test Optional*Wheaton offers a test optional policy. However, students applying from non-accredited schools are required to submit scores.187288.68%1260–142028–33
Texas State UniversityTest Optional*Texas State offers a test optional policy for students in the top 75% of their graduating class. All students ranked in the fourth quartile of their class must submit scores that meet assured admission standards for admission.3748688.76%990–118019–26
George Mason UniversityTest OptionalGeorge 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.2257988.83%1160–133025–30
California Lutheran UniversityTest OptionalCalifornia 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.529088.88%1130–132023–29
Goshen CollegeTest OptionalGoshen offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT/AC scores.117588.94%860–1130
Illinois StateTest OptionalIllinois State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without standardized test scores.2088489.01%1030–122022–27
Iowa State UniversityTest OptionalIowa State is test optional, which means eligible students can apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.2299589.13%1120–133021–28
Colorado State UniversityTest OptionalColorado State University offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.3661689.59%1050–126023–29
Georgia Southern UniversityTest Optional* (Temporary)The University System of Georgia requires SAT or ACT test scores. However, students applying to Georgia Southern with a 3.2+ GPA may be considered without scores.1441089.63%980–115018–23
California State University—San BernardinoTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.1398489.73%820–102015–24
University of North Carolina—GreensboroTest Optional* (Temporary)The UNC System requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, students with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher are able to apply test optional.1237989.83%1110–124022–27
San Francisco State UniversityTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.3192489.96%
East CarolinaTest Optional* (Temporary)The UNC System requires students to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, students with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher are able to apply test optional.2228990.11%1040–120019–24
Arizona State UniversityTest Optional*ASU requires either the SAT or ACT, however, it will waive this requirement for students with a 3.0+ GPA or who rank in the top 25% of their class. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.6884090.19%
Transylvania UniversityTest OptionalTransylvania 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.178190.68%1120–136023–29
Portland StateTest Optional*Portland State offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, students who attended homeschool, or a non-accredited, non-standard high school are required to submit test scores.887790.91%1100–129019–28
Northern Arizona UniversityTest OptionalNorthern 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.3780590.95%1040–126019–26
Central Michigan UniversityTest Optional*CMU offers a test optional policy. However, homeschooled students or students whose high schools do not provide grades are required to submit SAT/ACT scores.1810291.01%970–120021–27
Missouri State UniversityTest Optional*Missouri State University requires either the SAT or ACT, however, it will waive the requirement for students with a 3.25+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.1190191.05%1000–109019–25
California State University—ChicoTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.2291091.07%910–115019–30
College of St. BenedictTest OptionalThe 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.185291.36%21–27
University of Washington—BothellTest OptionalThe University of Washington—Bothell offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.477691.77%1070–136023–30
California State University—NorthridgeTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.3009892.19%
Valparaiso UniversityTest OptionalValparaiso offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scors.613392.22%
California State University—SacramentoTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.2544392.25%
California State University—Monterey BayTest FreeThe Cal State system offers a test free policy, meaning they will not consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process.1196593.27%1000–123021–28
Utah StateTest OptionalUSU offers a test optional policy. While SAT or ACT scores are not required for application, they are recommended for scholarship consideration.1933193.62%1070–130020–28
Texas Lutheran UniversityTest OptionalTLU offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply without submitting SAT or ACT scores.155494.79%1030–123022–28
University of ToledoTest OptionalUniversity 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.1118494.83%1000–127020–27
University of the PacificTest OptionalUniversity of the Pacific offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.576394.86%1170–141023–31
University of KentuckyTest Optional (Temporary)UK has extended their temporary test optional policy to students entering in the 2028–29 academic year.2210994.89%1080–128021–28
University of MaineTest OptionalUniversity of Maine offers a test optional policy, which allows students to apply for admission without SAT or ACT scores.1352494.96%1080–132022–31
Old Dominion UniversityTest Optional*ODU offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores. However, not all applicants may be eligible for test optional admission. Please check with the university.1443595.14%1100–124022–27
University of Wisconsin—MilwaukeeTest Optional (Temporary)The University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee has extended its temporary test optional policy to the spring 2027 term.1510995.29%
University of PortlandTest Optional (Temporary)University of Portland has extended their temporary test optional policy to Fall 2025.904195.39%1190–141025–30
University of MontanaTest OptionalUniversity of Montana offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT/ACT scores.946495.60%1110–128019–26
Western Kentucky UniversityTest Optional*WKU requires either the SAT or ACT. However, it will waive this requirement for students who have a 2.5+ GPA.772097.05%920–114018–25
University of WyomingTest Optional* (Temporary)Test scores are not currently required for undergraduate admission decisions to the University of Wyoming. Though not required, scores are recommended for financial assistance. Students who have earned their GED and are under 21 years old must submit SAT or ACT scores.564497.41%1040–126021–27
University of MississippiTest Optional* (Temporary)Ole Miss has extended their temporary test optional policy for students with a 3.2+ GPA. Although they are not requiring a standardized test score for admission for the 2024–25 application cycle, ACT/SAT scores are still very important for scholarships, some aid programs and for academic placement.2783797.78%1030–120021–29
The CitadelTest OptionalThe Citadel is a test optional institution.288398.09%1100–126022–26
University of South DakotaTest Optional*University of South Dakota requires either the SAT or ACT. However, they will waive this requirement for students who have a 2.6+ GPA, rank in the top 50% of their class, or achieve a 3 or higher on the English Language Arts and Mathematics Smarter Balanced Assessments. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.538198.88%1150–129019–25
Kansas State UniversityTest Optional*Kansas State requires either the SAT or ACT. However, they will waive the requirement for students with a 3.25+ GPA. It does not require the optional ACT Writing Test.1067299.83%1050–124021–27
University of Texas—El PasoTest Optional*UTEP requires either the SAT or ACT. However, it will waive this requirement for students who rank in the top 10% of their class.1049399.92%870–99016–22
Weber State UniversityTest OptionalWeber 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.9968100.00%18–24
Millsaps CollegeTest OptionalMillsaps College offers a test optional policy.N/AN/A
University of St. Thomas (MN)Test OptionalThe University of St. Thomas offers a test optional policy, which allows students to be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.N/AN/A1130–134024–29

About 96% of the schools listed have reported for the classes entering in fall 2023 or 2022—the two most recent reporting years. Many of these institutions currently offer test optional policies, which explains the low submission percentages and the absence of score data at some schools. Scores for enrolled students entering in the fall of 2024 should become generally available summer of 2025.

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.

169 Comments

  • Willy says:

    Hi Mr. Sawyer

    Thank you for this site! Great resource! I would be grateful if you can share your thoughts on my question below –

    I am a junior and took the paper SAT for the first time in August 2023. Scored 1550(750E, 800M). I took the digital PSAT in October. Scored 1510(750E, 760M). I have very strong academics (high course rigor, high GPA, etc.) and also very strong extracurriculars related to my major (nationally ranked). I want to study computer science and the SAT 25-75% range for my top choice schools are 1500-1580. I prefer the digital SAT to the paper option as it plays to my strenghts. I scored (1550, 1600, 1560, 1570) in the 4 practice digital SATs.

    Do I keep my 1550 paper SAT score or should I try the digital SAT in March/May/June/August 2024 to target 1570/1580?

    Thank you!

    • Art Sawyer says:

      Willy,
      You’ll get different answers from different folks on this one. I would say to go for it (unless you mean in March + May + June + Aug). If you were talking about needing to do massive amounts of prep, I’d dissuade you. But it sounds like you’ve already done the prep. You got a perfect score on Math SAT and PSAT, you’ve done great on RW, and you’ve been doing practice tests. As long as you can superscore, you know that the Math is taken care of. I’d pick a date that works for you and take the digital SAT. Good luck!

      • Willy says:

        LOL no, I did not mean 4 more times, just 1 more 🙂 . Thank you so much! Yes – will give it one more try so I don’t regret later. Will not spend too much time on it, just review/refresh/practice for 2-3 weeks before the test. Thanks again!

  • Disputatious Dad says:

    Hi Mr. Sawyer,
    Now that Dartmouth has made SATs/ACTs mandatory, what do you think the other 7 Ivies and other prestigious universities will do? I doubt Harvard will make tests mandatory as that would open themselves up to more lawsuits since standardized test scores are more objective than ECs and HS GPAs. Also, there is a lot of buzz in the higher-ed world that standardized test scores are a better predictor of college success than HS GPAs even though past studies stated the opposite. It would be great to hear your thoughts on these matters. Thanks for all the hard work you and the other people at COMPASS provide!

  • Chaars says:

    Where can I find digital SAT practics tests?

  • Joseph says:

    Hi Mr. Sawyer,

    Thank you for your great insights on the SAT and ACT scores. I really like the summary.
    I am currently a HS Junior and have started to keep a log of the colleges that I am interested in. I would like to add this critical piece of information into my log. Will you be able to send me the summary in an Excel format? Or is there a place where I can download it? This would really be helpful!

    Again, thank you so much for all the great information, Mr. Sawyer.

    Sincerely,
    Joseph

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