College Super-Scoring, Test Optional Status & Admissions Data

Prospective students may apply to American University through our Early or Regular Decision Plan without submitting standardized test scores.

Admissions Rate: 40.63%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1290–1420
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 29–32

“Standardized testing (either SAT or ACT) is an optional part of our admission application for both first-year applicants and transfer applicants and constitutes only one element of our comprehensive and holistic application review process.”

Admissions Rate: 7.26%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1450-1550
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33-35

“Auburn extended a test-flexible option for 2023.”

Admissions Rate: 43.74%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1240–1370
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 24–30

“Barnard has adopted an SAT and ACT test-optional admission policy for students applying for the 2020-2023 first-year and transfer
admissions cycles. “

Admissions Rate: 11.47%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1445–1530
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 32–34

“Bates has been a national leader in the test-optional movement for nearly four decades. In October 1984, the faculty voted to make standardized testing, such as the SAT and the ACT, optional for all students applying to Bates.”

Admissions Rate: 13.74%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1340–1500
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–33

“The test optional policy is relatively new to Baylor, and we continue to review and evaluate it for future classes. Therefore, the policy is subject to change as we work to best serve our potential students.”

Admissions Rate: 45.88%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1170–1360
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 26–32

“Boston College has adopted a test-optional policy for first year applicants during the 2022-2023 admission cycle.”

Admissions Rate: 16.66%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1450–1520
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“Binghamton University will not require standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) for spring 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024.”

“Boston University will adopt a test optional policy for first-year applicants applying for fall 2023/spring 2024.”

Admissions Rate: 14.37%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1370–1430
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–33

“Bowdoin College has been test optional since 1969.”

Admissions Rate: 9.19%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1340–1520
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31-35

“Most applicants are not required to submit a standardized test score to be considered for admission to BYU through winter 2025.”

“Most applicants are not required to submit a standardized test score to be considered for admission to BYU through winter 2025.”

Admissions Rate: 2.69%

“Carleton adopted a test-optional policy for first-year applicants applying for admission for entry in Fall 2023. This means results of the SAT or the ACT are not required, but you may still submit them.”

Admissions Rate: 16.63%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1430–1540
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 32–35

“Case Western Reserve University is test-optional for the classes entering through fall 2024 as a part of a pilot program.”

Admissions Rate: 27.36%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1350–1520
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 30–34

“CMC has extended our interim test-optional policy for first-year applicants applying for fall 2023 and 2024 admission.”

Admissions Rate: 10.35%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1450–1540
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“All US Citizens and Permanent Residents applying for first-year or transfer admission have the option of submitting standardized admissions test scores to be included in their admissions applications, but these results are not required.”

Admissions Rate: 50.32%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1260–1430
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 28–33

“For the 2023 admissions cycle, Clemson has adopted a test-optional policy. Applicants are not required to submit a standardized test score to be considered for admission to Clemson for the 2023-2024 academic year.”

Admissions Rate: 42.99%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1230–1400
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 26–31

“Submission of SAT and ACT scores is optional for all applicants through 2026.”

Admissions Rate: 17.19%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1360–1490
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–34

“Mines is a test-optional university.”

Admissions Rate: 58.00%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1340–1460
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 30–33

"Standardized testing is not a required component of our application."

Admissions Rate: 3.89%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1510–1560
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 34–35

“Students applying to Davidson have the option to submit or not submit standardized testing (ACT or SAT) as part of their application."

Admissions Rate: 16.95%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1360–1490
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–33

“Drexel is test-optional for first-year students applying for fall entry. This means, with some exceptions, applicants can choose whether to include standardized test scores as part of their application to the University.” “Final admission decisions are made using only the highest scores. Each time you submit scores, the University updates your application file with any new high scores. If you submit ACT scores and the composite score is higher than the SAT section scores, the ACT scores will be considered for admission.”

“While admission to the university does not require an SAT or ACT, Nursing, Accelerated Pathways to PA and DPT and the Accelerated 3+1 Business Dual-Degree programs are highly selective and require standardized test scores for admission and scholarship consideration.”

“Test optional for students applying for entrance in Fall 2023 and Fall 2024.”

Admissions Rate: 11.35%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1450–1530
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 32–34

“We have now extended our test-optional policy to include applicants through Fall 2024.”

Admissions Rate: 58.30%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1320–1450
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 30–33

“GW requires SAT/ACT scores from these groups: a) Applicants to the accelerated seven-year B.A./M.D. program; b) Applicants who are homeschooled; c) Applicants who attended secondary schools that provide only narrative evaluations rather than some form of grading scale; d) Recruited NCAA Division I athletes (Test-optional for 2021-2023 entry terms)” “SAT/ACT scores are an optional credential. You can decide if you want to submit your scores to GW as part of your application.”

Admissions Rate: 49.71%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1320–1460
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 30–34

“Students applying for first-year admission are not required to submit an SAT and/or ACT test score.Grinnell’s test-optional policy will be in place until fall 2026, at which point we will re-evaluate the policy and determine whether or not to continue with it in future years.”

Admissions Rate: 10.76%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1410–1520
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–33

“Hamilton has suspended its testing requirement, and you can choose whether or not to submit SAT/ACT exam (or other test) results.”

Admissions Rate: 11.78%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1440–1520
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–34

“Test optional for graduating classes 2027-2030.”
(2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

“Submission of SAT and ACT scores is optional for all applicants through 2026.”

Admissions Rate: 14.21%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1410–1530
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“For the 2022-23 admission cycle, SAT/ACT test scores are not required to render a first year admission application complete.”

Admissions Rate: 32.25%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1100–1270
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 21–26

“IU Bloomington has a test-optional admissions policy, which allows students to choose at the point of application whether to have SAT or ACT test scores considered as part of their application review.”

“Test optional through the 2025-2026 application year.”
(2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

Admissions Rate: 6.00%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1520–1560
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 34–35

“Lehigh University has adopted a test-optional policy regarding submission of SAT or ACT scores indefinitely. With the exception of applicants to the accelerated program with SUNY Optometry, first-year and transfer applicants can choose whether or not to submit SAT/ACT
test scores for consideration.”

Admissions Rate: 36.98%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1350–1480
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 30–33

“Loyola Marymount University has decided to waive the ACT/SAT requirement for students applying for the fall 2023 semester through the
fall 2024 semester.”

Admissions Rate: 41.31%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1280–1430
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 28–32

“Beginning with applications for the Fall 2020 term, Marquette joins a small group of top 100 nationally ranked universities, and over 1,000 institutions nationwide, that have decided to drop the ACT or SAT as a requirement for admission and scholarship consideration.”

“MSU is test optional, which means that prospective first-year students have the opportunity to apply for admission without submitting an ACT or SAT score.”

“Middlebury is currently test-optional. You do not have to submit standardized test scores with your application.”

Admissions Rate: 12.69%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1420–1520
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“First-year students applying to NJIT for Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 can choose to not submit SAT and/or ACT scores. This does not apply to Albert Dorman Honors College or accelerated program applicants.”

“NC State will be test-optional for 2023 and 2024 spring and fall first-year applicants. Your highest composite score, or super-score, is the highest sub-score from each section across your submitted exam dates. If you submit both the SAT and ACT we will only consider your
highest composite score.”

Admissions Rate: 47.01%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1260–1420
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 24–31

“Prospective students applying for the 2022-2023 academic year can apply test-optional to Northeastern.”

Admissions Rate: 6.80%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1450–1530
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“Pepperdine University is now test optional for undergraduate international students and US students studying outside of the United States for the 2021-2022 academic year.”

Admissions Rate: 52.71%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1280–1430
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 25–30

“Pomona College has extended its test-optional policy for three additional years for students applying for first-year and transfer admission for Fall 2022, 2023 and 2024 entry. Under this policy, SAT or ACT scores are not required to apply, but students with available scores may choose to self-report them when applying.”

Admissions Rate: 7.02%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1480–1540
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“For Spring, Summer, and Fall 2023, Purdue is test flexible. This means that if a student can take an SAT or ACT, we prefer they do so. However, we recognize that possible cancellations and postponement of national standardized tests due to pandemic restrictions may be impacting students’ applications. With that in mind, we will move forward and review any application from a student who is unable to take a standardized test.” ” In 2024, Purdue will return to requiring the SAT or ACT test score(s) for admission consideration.”

Admissions Rate: 52.69%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1210–1450
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 27–33

“Due to the recent suspension of SAT and ACT testing, any student who applies to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an undergraduate in the fall of 2023 or the spring of 2023 will be able to choose whether or not to submit SAT or ACT scores. This is a continuation of the temporary suspension of our standardized testing requirement, and it will be re-evaluated for the Fall 2024 application cycle.”

“The SAT and ACT test submissions are optional for undergraduate applicants.”

“Santa Clara University is extending its “test-optional” policy for first-year and transfer students until 2023. Scores on the SAT or ACT are not required for students applying to Santa Clara University for 2022 or 2023 terms.”

Admissions Rate: 53.98%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1300–1460
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 29–33

“SAT or ACT scores are optional for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.”

Admissions Rate: 22.68%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1390–1500
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–34

“We have extended our Temporary Test Optional policy to cover Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 applicants.”

Admissions Rate: 52.25%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1390–1500
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–34

“Test optional for graduating classes 2027-2030.”
(2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

Admissions Rate: 3.68%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1500–1570
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“Stevens Institute of Technology is extending the SAT/ACT test optional policy, with some exceptions, for Fall 2023 first year applicants and Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Fall 2023 transfer applicants.”

Admissions Rate: 46.22%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1380–1510
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–34

“Stony Brook University has adopted a test-optional admissions policy for first year students applying for the Spring 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024 semesters. We will assess options to continue utilizing test optional policies for future semesters at a later time, in coordination with SUNY.”

Admissions Rate: 49.14%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1320–1480
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 28–34

“Swarthmore is extending our test-optional policy for students applying for fall 2023, fall 2024 and fall 2025 entry.”

Admissions Rate: 6.93%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1450–1540
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 32–35

“Given the extraordinary circumstances facing high school students and families due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SAT/ACT scores will not be required for students applying for Fall 2022, Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 admission.”

Admissions Rate: 51.75%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1260–1410
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 28–32

“Texas A&M University will not require test scores from Freshman applicants for the Fall or Spring of the 2023 admissions cycle.”

Admissions Rate: 62.65%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1160–1380
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 25–31

“Ohio State has adopted a TEST-OPTIONAL policy for 2023 applicants.”

“Penn State will be test-optional for summer/fall through 2023.”

“Tufts University introduced a test-optional admissions policy for all undergraduate applicants for a 3-year period, beginning with applicants who apply for the Fall 2021 semester.”

Admissions Rate: 11.43%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1450–1530
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“Submitting test scores for the SAT or ACT will be an optional — not required — part of the admission process for students applying this fall for a spot in Tulane University’s 2022 entering class. This is a one-year policy in response to the multiple test cancellations due to COVID-19 making it difficult for students to retake tests.”

Admissions Rate: 11.45%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1400–1500
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–33

“The Office of Admissions follows a “test flexible” policy for applicants to the Class of 2027. Students may submit a PSAT, SAT, or ACT with writing. Students are not required to provide any supporting documentation for why they have selected the PSAT in lieu of the SAT or ACT. Students who submit the PSAT or SAT may be required to provide a timed writing sample.”

Admissions Rate: 10.66%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1210–1430
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 28–33

“For students applying for admission to the Class of 2027, the Office of Admissions will follow a “test flexible” policy, and we will review applications with or without standardized test scores.”

Admissions Rate: 9.08%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1250–1510
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 27–34

“UB supports SUNY’s decision to temporarily suspend SAT and ACT requirements for admissions. This temporary change of admissions eligibility requirements applies to the spring 2021, fall 2021, spring 2022, fall 2022, spring 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024 cycles. Students can share their scores as part of their application if they choose by selecting this option on their application. UB will consider your highest SAT or ACT score if you choose to submit test scores.”

“University of California will institute a test-blind policy for in-state applicants beginning with the 2022-23 admissions cycle. Out-of- state applicants will still have the option of submitting test scores during this period.”

Admissions Rate: 11.40%

“UC Davis is test-free for all freshman applicants for fall 2021 through fall 2024. During this time we will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.”

Admissions Rate: 46.32%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1160–1370
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 25–31

“UCI will not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship purposes.”

Admissions Rate: 28.94%

“UC Merced will not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship purposes.”

“UC Riverside will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships. If you choose to submit test scores as part of your application, they may be used as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum requirements for eligibility or for course placement after you enroll.”

“UC will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.”

Admissions Rate: 25.84%

“UC Santa Cruz no longer uses standardized exam scores (ACT/SAT) in our comprehensive review and selection process.”

“At UConn, we understand that one test may not accurately define a student’s academic progress and potential, which is why we are allowing first-year applicants the choice to submit standardized test results through the fall 2026 admission cycle.”

Admissions Rate: 55.60%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1230–1430
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 27–33

All students applying to UD may choose whether or not to submit their SAT or ACT scores as a part of their application.

“The Iowa Board of Regents has permanently extended a provision that gives students the option to include or not include their ACT or SAT test scores when applying to Iowa’s public universities.”

“Yes. In recognition of the ongoing COVID-19 impacts on prospective students, UMD has decided to extend its practice to make SAT and ACT scores optional for the Spring and Fall 2023 application cycles.”

Admissions Rate: 44.50%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1370–1510
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–34

“Therefore, through the fall 2023 entering class, standardized tests are optional for first-year entering applicants.”

Admissions Rate: 63.52%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1280–1450
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 29–33

“The University of Miami will remain test optional for all students applying for Spring and Fall 2023.”

Admissions Rate: 18.94%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1330–1450
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 30–33

“Test Flexible policy will continue for the 2023 and 2024 recruitment cycles.”

Admissions Rate: 17.69%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1350–1530
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 31–34

“Freshman applicants for the fall 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 terms are not required to submit an ACT or SAT test score.”

“Test optional for fall 2023 and 2024 admission.”

Admissions Rate: 19.24%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1330–1500
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 29–33

“Notre Dame is test-optional for the 2023 and 2024 application cycles.”

Admissions Rate: 12.91%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1420–1550
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 32–35

“We will take your highest ACT composite score and your highest SAT superscore. We will accept the ACT superscore if submitted directly from ACT. Please note that the university has extended the test-optional program through Fall 2025.”

Admissions Rate: 49.14%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1280–1470
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 29–33

“For the class entering in Fall 2023, the University of Richmond will not require SAT/ACT scores to complement your application.”

Admissions Rate: 24.37%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1410–1500
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 32–34

“UC San Diego is test free and will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions.”

Admissions Rate: 52.61%

“USF considers your highest submitted section scores across all SAT and ACT test dates. Final admission decisions will be made using only your highest cumulative scores. Each time you submit test scores to USF, we will update your record with any new high scores. We strongly encourage you to submit your scores each time you take the SAT or ACT. Sending your scores each time you take the SAT or ACT can benefit you by allowing us to consider you for all available enrollment-related opportunities.”

“High school students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2023 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application.”

Admissions Rate: 31.41%

“Unclear if they superscore ACT as well. Call University to confirm.”

Admissions Rate: 20.74%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1400–1510
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 32–35

“The UW is technically test-optional. However, test-optional can mean different things at different schools. At the UW, you will not be disadvantaged for sending low scores or for not sending scores. In fact, when reading your application, the reviewers will not see your test scores, if provided. However, test scores that fall above our middle 50% (see the freshman profile for more information) may be considered for a handful of students who may not otherwise be admitted.”

Admissions Rate: 47.52%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1320–1500
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 29–34

“Students who are applying for admission in spring 2021, fall 2021, spring 2022, fall 2022, spring 2023, fall 2023, spring 2024, fall 2024, and spring 2025 will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT score as part of their application for admission.”

Admissions Rate: 49.03%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1370–1500
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 28–33

“Test optional for students starting classes in Fall 2023 and 2024.”

Admissions Rate: 6.67%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1490–1570
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 34–35

Vassar does not require students to submit the SAT or ACT for the 2022–2023 admission cycle."

Admissions Rate: 18.66%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1440–1510
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 32–34

“Villanova University is test-optional for the 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 Admission campaigns.”

Admissions Rate: 23.39%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1390–1480
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 32–34

“Virginia Tech shifted to test-optional for first-year applicants entering in Fall 2021 due to ongoing concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Virginia Tech remains test-optional for first-year applicants entering through Fall 2025.”

Admissions Rate: 56.98%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1220–1420
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 26–32

“W&L has extended its test-optional admission policy to include students seeking entry as first-year or transfer students in 2023. This suspension means that SAT or ACT scores are not required to be considered for admission in the 2022-23 application cycle.”

Admissions Rate: 16.96%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1410–1530
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 32–34

“Test optional through 2024.”

Admissions Rate: 13.00%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1490–1570
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“Wellesley College has temporarily suspended its standardized test requirement for a four-year period of review. Applicants to Wellesley for entry in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 are not required to submit SAT or ACT test results with their applications.”

Admissions Rate: 13.57%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1440–1540
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“All students applying for entry at Williams in fall 2023 may choose whether to submit SAT/ACT exam results. Regardless, your application will be reviewed in a thorough, student-centered, holistic admission process.”

Admissions Rate: 8.50%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1490–1550
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 34–35

“WPI is now piloting a new policy that eliminates SAT and ACT scores entirely from its admission process. The change, which takes effect beginning with applicants who will apply for entrance to WPI for fall of 2022.”

Admissions Rate: 57.48%

“Will consider individual sub scores for ACT.”

Admissions Rate: 4.57%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1470–1560
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 33–35

“Effective immediately, YU will no longer be requiring standardized test scores for regular admission, but if submitted, the applicant’s ACT/SAT official score report must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the testing service.”

Admissions Rate: 61.63%
SAT 25%-75%, 2022: 1210–1450
ACT 25%-75%, 2022: 25–31