Abilene Christian University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
Test-optional 1030–1250 20–27 Yes / Yes + Add Adelphi University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ General admission is test-optional; named early-assurance health programs require test scores and do not accept superscores for eligibility. Preserve the specific program rules rather than implying every applicant can omit scores.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional Not reported Not reported Yes / Yes + Add Agnes Scott College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Counselor page expressly permits applicants to choose whether SAT/ACT scores are considered; merit review also includes non-submitters.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1140–1340 24–31 Yes / No + Add Albion College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported Not reported Yes / Yes + Add Allegheny College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1120–1370 23–30 Yes / Yes + Add American University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1290–1420 29–32 Yes / Yes + Add Amherst College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
Score reporting: Amherst expressly permits SAT Score Choice and the ACT equivalent.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1450–1550 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Appalachian State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UNC/App State rule for fall 2026 onward: weighted GPA 2.50–2.79 requires SAT 930 or ACT 17 minimum; 2.80+ can omit. Age/credit/military exemptions also exist. Minimum eligibility is not an admissions guarantee.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1180–1220 22–27 Yes / Yes + Add Arizona State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ General ASU admission allows no ACT/SAT, with alternative aptitude routes and individual review. Some high-requirement programs or equivalency/course deficiencies may still require scores. Keep conditional rather than infer universal optional admission.
Conditional Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Auburn University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
Required 1240–1370 24–30 Yes / Yes + Add Augusta University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current fall 2027 freshman instructions require one of SAT, ACT or CLT. General table should allow alternate accepted entrance exams, rather than imply SAT/ACT are the only options.
SAT superscoring: Augusta freshman calculator expressly combines highest SAT sections and highest ACT English/Reading/Math.
ACT superscoring: Augusta freshman calculator expressly combines highest SAT sections and highest ACT English/Reading/Math.
Required 970–1140 18–25 Yes / Yes + Add Augustana College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1020–1240 21–28 No / No + Add Austin College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1120–1360 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add Ave Maria University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current admissions FAQ describes optional entrance testing, while encouraging scores for scholarship purposes. Honors College has separate test-score eligibility.
Test-optional 1030–1240 21–28 Check policy / Check policy + Add Babson College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1450–1530 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add Baldwin Wallace University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ General test-optional policy has exceptions: homeschool, nonaccredited schools, and some internationally educated applicants require scores. Do not present unconditional optional advice.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1070–1290 20–27 Yes / Yes + Add Bard College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1290–1470 28–33 Yes / Yes + Add Barnard College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1445–1530 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add Bates College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ ACT range: Class of 2029 score-submitters ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1430–1510 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add Baylor University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Baylor requires test scores from homeschooled applicants (CLT also accepted), narrative-only schools, and early high-school graduates. General admission remains optional; new ACT composite excludes science.
Conditional 1170–1360 26–32 Yes / Yes + Add Beloit College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1230–1380 24–28 Yes / Yes + Add Bennington College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1260–1370 29–33 Yes / Unique policy + Add Bentley University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1280–1400 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add Berea College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official eligibility page offers test-optional admission. Students who choose test submission must meet published score/subscore minimums; those are not the reported middle 50%.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1090–1300 23–27 Yes / Yes + Add Berry College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current first-year FAQ makes SAT/ACT optional; submitted scores are not used for institutional merit awards. Georgia Zell Miller scholarship has a separate score requirement.
Test-optional 1100–1270 23–29 Yes / No + Add Binghamton University—SUNY ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ General Binghamton admission is optional, but some joint early-assurance programs require SAT/ACT. Keep program exceptions.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1340–1510 29–34 Yes / Yes + Add Biola University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported Not reported Yes / No + Add Boston College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1440–1520 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Boston University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
Score reporting: BU expressly permits SAT Score Choice and considers the highest submitted scores.
Test-optional 1420–1510 33–34 Yes / Yes + Add Bowdoin College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Current Bowdoin page explicitly superscores SAT across dates/formats. Replace opaque Unique Policy with Yes plus accurate details.
ACT superscoring: Bowdoin recalculates ACT using best English, Reading and Math; science is not in its composite even if submitted.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1340–1520 31–35 Yes / Yes + Add Bradley University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current official FAQ says ACT/SAT are not used for admission or merit scholarship review. The older test-optional news article is historical and should not override current instructions.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Brandeis University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1390–1500 31–34 Yes / Yes + Add Brigham Young University—Provo ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ BYU applies accredited-coursework/credit rules; some homeschooled applicants require SAT/ACT. Application determines eligibility. Do not promise all students can omit scores.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1280–1450 27–32 No / No + Add Brown University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Current first-year application checklist expressly says SAT and ACT are superscored.
ACT superscoring: Current first-year application checklist expressly says SAT and ACT are superscored. Replace opaque Unique Policy with an explanatory note; recheck enhanced-ACT science handling separately.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1470–1550 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Bryn Mawr College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official admissions policies allow optional SAT/ACT submission and consider highest sections irrespective of test date. Required matriculation/advising scores must not be confused with admission requirements.
SAT superscoring: Bryn Mawr considers highest submitted section results regardless of test date.
ACT superscoring: Bryn Mawr policy applies highest section results to SAT and ACT, correcting current ACT No.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1300–1470 29–33 Yes / Yes + Add Bucknell University ↗ Details Sources differ ·
Check current policy ↗ ACT range: Class of 2028 ↗ Bucknell remains optional and superscores SAT/ACT, but the same FAQ gives inconsistent pilot end cycles (2027–28 versus 2026–27). Prefer the opening current summary provisionally, preserve conflict and recheck for the applicant cycle.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1340–1490 31–34 Yes / Yes + Add Butler University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Butler says all applicants may apply test-optional, but homeschool/non-grade-school applicants are asked for scores for best admission opportunity and can request optional review from their counselor. Add the waiver/contact nuance without making scores an absolute requirement.
Test-optional 1130–1320 24–30 Yes / Yes + Add California Institute of Technology ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current fall 2027 testing page requires SAT/ACT and reviews individual sections using its bucket system. ACT science/writing optional; composite is not used. Replace the obsolete moratorium news link.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported Not reported Yes / Unique policy + Add California Lutheran University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1150–1320 26–30 Yes / Yes + Add California State Polytechnic University—Pomona ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add California State Polytechnic University—San Luis Obispo ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add California State University—Chico ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add California State University—Fresno ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add California State University—Fullerton ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add California State University—Long Beach ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add California State University—Los Angeles ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add California State University—Monterey Bay ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add California State University—Northridge ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add California State University—Sacramento ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add California State University—San Bernardino ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Carleton College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1430–1540 32–35 Yes / Yes + Add Carnegie Mellon University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CMU varies by college/program: Computer Science requires SAT/ACT; Fine Arts is optional with portfolio/audition; Engineering, Dietrich, Information Systems, Mellon Science, Tepper use test-flexible routes. Do not collapse alternatives to unconditional optional. SAT superscored, ACT not superscored.
SAT superscoring: Official page specifies SAT highest sections across dates.
ACT superscoring: Official instructions use the highest single ACT composite, not an ACT superscore.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1500–1560 34–36 Yes / No + Add Carroll College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Carroll College (Montana), not Carroll University: scores required at unweighted academic GPA 2.85 or lower, for homeschool/non-letter-grade applicants and GED/HiSet applicants. Others can apply without scores.
Conditional 1070–1270 22–28 Check policy / Check policy + Add Case Western Reserve University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
Test-optional 1440–1520 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add Central Michigan University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current university guidance says applicants can earn admission and merit recognition based on GPA alone; submitted test scores can increase merit aid.
Test-optional 980–1200 21–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add Centre College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1200–1470 26–32 Yes / Yes + Add Chapman University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Chapman test-optional page expressly superscores SAT and ACT; CMS ACT No is outdated.
ACT superscoring: Chapman test-optional page expressly superscores SAT and ACT; CMS ACT No is outdated.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1220–1380 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add Christopher Newport University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1060–1290 25–30 Yes / No + Add Claremont McKenna College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1450–1540 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Clark University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official applicant score-submission form expressly says Clark remains test-optional. It is substantive policy confirmation, not merely a menu label.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1260–1430 28–33 Yes / Yes + Add Clarkson University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1190–1370 25–32 No / No + Add Clemson University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1230–1400 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add Coe College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Coe optional eligibility is first-year GPA 3.0+; certain full-tuition/higher Trustee awards still require scores. Pages disagree on award amounts, so retain existing amounts pending scholarship-specific review.
Conditional 1080–1280 22–28 No / No + Add Colby College ↗ Details Test-optional 1430–1520 33–34 Yes / Yes + Add Colgate University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1450–1530 33–34 Yes / Yes + Add College of Charleston ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1140–1290 24–30 Yes / Yes + Add College of St. Benedict ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported 21–31 Yes / Yes + Add College of St. Mary ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current catalog no longer requires SAT/ACT for general admission; scores can be used for course placement. Occupational Therapy accelerated freshman entry still requires ACT 23 with math 23 or SAT equivalent. Replace blanket Required with general optional plus this program exception.
Conditional Not reported 19–24 Check policy / Check policy + Add College of the Holy Cross ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current official catalog identifies standardized test scores as optional in the application. English-proficiency testing is a separate requirement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1270–1420 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add College of the Ozarks ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add College of William and Mary ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1370–1520 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add Colorado Christian University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ General admission is optional; CCU’s highest-level merit scholarship requires a test score. Keep admission status separate from award eligibility.
Test-optional Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Colorado College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official page specifies SAT highest sections across dates.
ACT superscoring: Official instructions use the highest single ACT composite, not an ACT superscore.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1240–1430 28–34 Yes / No + Add Colorado Mesa University ↗ Details Test-optional 940–1150 18–24 Check policy / Check policy + Add Colorado School of Mines ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current first-year FAQ confirms optional scores and superscoring of SAT/ACT.
SAT superscoring: Current Mines first-year FAQ expressly superscores ACT and SAT.
ACT superscoring: Current Mines first-year FAQ expressly superscores ACT and SAT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1340–1460 30–33 Yes / Yes + Add Colorado State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1080–1280 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add Columbia University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Columbia uses highest individual SAT section results across administrations/formats.
ACT superscoring: Columbia superscores legacy/enhanced ACT; when science exists it calculates with/without science and uses the stronger version.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1510–1560 34–35 Yes / Yes + Add Concordia College—Moorhead ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1100–1410 21–29 Yes / Yes + Add Connecticut College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Connecticut College expressly superscores SAT.
ACT superscoring: Official page says combined highest ACT composite and asks for dates containing best section scores. Retain Yes, but preserve this source wording rather than rewrite ACT method.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1180–1390 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add Cornell College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Cornell College expressly gives applicants the choice to include ACT/SAT; distinct from Cornell University.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1210–1320 23–30 Yes / Yes + Add Cornell University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
Score reporting: Cornell explicitly participates in College Board Score Choice.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1470–1550 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Creighton University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current undergraduate admissions page permits test-optional admission. Some distinguished scholar programs and scholarships still have test-score minimums. Page contains stale NCAA wording; do not reuse it.
Test-optional 1220–1400 24–31 Yes / Yes + Add CUNY—Baruch College ↗ Details Sources differ ·
Check current policy ↗ Current undergraduate application instructions invite optional score submission through spring 2027, while the stored catalog page says scores are not considered. Prefer current application instructions provisionally and retain an explicit source-conflict note.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add CUNY—Hunter ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current Hunter catalog makes scores optional through spring 2027 and encourages submission for context and merit programs. Do not retain test-free as the current label.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Dartmouth College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Dartmouth reactivated testing from the Class of 2029. U. S. high-school applicants must submit SAT or ACT; applicants educated outside the U. S. can use specified AP/IB/A-Level or national alternatives.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1440–1550 32–35 Yes / Yes + Add Davidson College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1360–1490 31–33 Yes / Yes + Add Denison University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1250–1410 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add DePaul University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1090–1290 Not reported No / No + Add DePauw University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1170–1390 26–32 Yes / Yes + Add Dickinson College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1290–1410 29–32 Yes / Yes + Add Drake University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1190–1380 25–30 Yes / Yes + Add Drew University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current policy page makes admission testing optional; SAT superscoring is used, while the highest single ACT composite is used.
SAT superscoring: Official page specifies SAT highest sections across dates.
ACT superscoring: Official instructions use the highest single ACT composite, not an ACT superscore.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1120–1300 24–30 Yes / No + Add Drexel University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Drexel general admission is optional/no-harm; BA/BS+MD early-assurance applicants must submit SAT/ACT. The university also permits other test-flexible credentials for some scored applications.
SAT superscoring: Drexel considers highest SAT section results within the same exam version.
ACT superscoring: Drexel considers highest section scores across ACT dates; science and writing not required.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1240–1420 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add Drury University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
Test-optional 1070–1250 23–30 Yes / Yes + Add Duke University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Duke explains use of highest section results regardless of test date.
ACT superscoring: Duke asks for highest individual section scores and the official ACT superscore for 2026–27 applicants.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1490–1560 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Duquesne University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ July 2025 university announcement describes a test-optional admissions pathway and adds CLT as an accepted option. No end year is stated.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1160–1290 24–29 Yes / Yes + Add Earlham College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1160–1350 24–32 Yes / Yes + Add Elmhurst College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1010–1210 22–29 No / No + Add Elon University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Elon is generally optional, but homeschooled applicants must submit standardized scores for admission and scholarship consideration.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1180–1330 25–30 Yes / Yes + Add Emerson College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1280–1410 30–32 Yes / Yes + Add Emory University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
Test-optional 1480–1540 32–35 Yes / Yes + Add Fairfield University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official undergraduate catalog allows applicants to choose whether SAT/ACT results are submitted.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1260–1360 28–31 Yes / Yes + Add Flagler College ↗ Details Test-optional 25th: 990 19–24 Check policy / Check policy + Add Florida A&M University ↗ Details Required 1050–1180 19.5–24 Check policy / Check policy + Add Florida Atlantic University ↗ Details Required 1090–1270 22–28 Check policy / Yes + Add Florida Gulf Coast University ↗ Details Conditional 1050–1200 20–25 Check policy / Check policy + Add Florida Institute of Technology ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1150–1330 24–30 Yes / Yes + Add Florida International University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
ACT superscoring: FIU explicitly shows an English/Math/Reading ACT superscore example; science not required.
Required 1070–1240 21–26 Yes / Yes + Add Florida National University ↗ Details Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Florida Polytechnic University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
Required 1200–1370 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add Florida Southern College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
ACT superscoring: Florida Southern explicitly uses ACT superscore, excluding science.
Test-optional 1160–1310 25–30 Yes / Yes + Add Florida State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: FSU constructs highest possible results across individual test dates; ACT composite now English/Math/Reading only.
ACT superscoring: FSU constructs highest possible results across individual test dates; ACT composite now English/Math/Reading only.
Required 1350–1430 30–33 Yes / Yes + Add Fordham University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current application instructions list SAT/ACT among optional application components; the official catalog corroborates optional review.
Test-optional 1380–1490 31–34 Yes / Yes + Add Franklin and Marshall College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official admissions explanation (Chinese) describes test-optional, no-harm review and SAT/ACT superscoring. The Class of 2030 profile separately lists test-optional applicants.
SAT superscoring: Official Franklin & Marshall admissions explanation explicitly describes combining the highest SAT and ACT sections.
ACT superscoring: Official Franklin & Marshall admissions explanation explicitly describes combining the highest SAT and ACT sections.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1330–1430 30–33 Yes / Yes + Add Full Sail University ↗ Details Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Furman University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1280–1430 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add Gallaudet University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 770–1060 14–20 Yes / Yes + Add George Mason University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current score-optional guidance confirms choice and no penalty. Engineering/computer-science score-optional applicants have additional high-school math course/grade requirements.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1170–1350 25–30 Yes / No + Add George Washington University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ GW requires scores for accelerated BA/BS-MD (including ACT science if ACT used), homeschool applicants and narrative-only secondary schools; general admission is optional.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1320–1460 30–34 Yes / Yes + Add Georgetown University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Current Georgetown instructions require at least one full test and say superscores are not accepted. Replace CMS SAT Yes; current first-year rules take priority over older third-party lists.
ACT superscoring: Current Georgetown instructions say superscores are not accepted.
Score reporting: Current Georgetown instructions require at least one full SAT or ACT official report, rather than the CMS requirement for all SAT AND ACT results. Label as selected full sittings; superscores are not accepted.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1405–1530 32–35 No / No + Add Georgia College & State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT range: Fall 2026 admitted students ↗ ACT range: Fall 2026 admitted students ↗ Current fall 2027 first-year instructions include standardized test scores as a required step, accepting SAT/ACT/CLT. Retain Required and use the institution’s current instructions instead of the broken USG announcement.
SAT superscoring: Current test-information page explicitly combines highest sections across dates within SAT or ACT; fill missing superscore values.
ACT superscoring: Current test-information page explicitly combines highest sections across dates within SAT or ACT; fill missing superscore values.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1110–1270 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add Georgia Institute of Technology ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
Required 1370–1530 31–35 Yes / Yes + Add Georgia Southern University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Georgia Southern now separates direct bachelor’s admission (test scores required) from University College/flexible routes at specific campuses (test scores not required). Do not give all campuses the same unconditional advice.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 990–1140 18–23 Check policy / Check policy + Add Georgia State ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 990–1210 19–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add Gettysburg College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1350–1440 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add Gonzaga University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ Official October 2023 explanation says general admission optional but homeschool applicants with fewer than 30 semester/45 quarter college credits must submit SAT/ACT. Preserve this best-supported exception while current admissions page is blocked.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1230–1383 29–32 Yes / Yes + Add Goshen College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1010–1220 26–30 Yes / Yes + Add Goucher College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1140–1320 26–33 Yes / Yes + Add Grinnell College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1410–1520 31–33 Yes / Yes + Add Gustavus Adolphus College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported 25–31 Yes / Yes + Add Hamilton College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1460–1530 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Hampden-Sydney College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Hampden-Sydney optional policy applies to fall 2027; homeschool/English-proficiency cases may require appropriate scores. Optional applicants must submit an essay and interview.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1040–1310 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add Hampton University ↗ Details Sources differ ·
Check current policy ↗ Fall 2027 page confirms conditional optional admission, SAT superscoring and highest single ACT composite. It lists GPA 3.6+ OR top 10% in one place but GPA 3.6+, U. S., non-homeschool in another: preserve conditional status and record this eligibility inconsistency.
SAT superscoring: Official page specifies SAT highest sections across dates.
ACT superscoring: Official instructions use the highest single ACT composite, not an ACT superscore.
Conditional 840–1220 17–27 Yes / No + Add Hanover College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Hanover general admission is optional; homeschool and online-high-school applicants must provide an ACT/SAT score.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1070–1220 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add Harding University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Harvard College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
ACT superscoring: Harvard describes evaluating highest composite plus any other scores applicants share; retain No formal ACT superscore rather than infer a recalculated composite.
Score reporting: Harvard expressly permits College Board Score Choice or ACT equivalent.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1490–1580 34–36 Yes / No + Add Harvey Mudd College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1500–1560 35–36 Yes / Yes + Add Haverford College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current counselor page confirms Haverford is test-optional for all applicants; ongoing policy also confirmed in the 2022 announcement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1410–1530 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Hendrix College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1130–1340 23–31 Yes / Yes + Add High Point University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1100–1280 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add Hillsdale College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official instructions use a single sitting/highest single test date and expressly do not superscore.
ACT superscoring: Official instructions use the highest single ACT composite, not an ACT superscore.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1320–1490 30–33 No / No + Add Hobart and William Smith Colleges ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current admissions page says test-optional since 2006, with submitted scores used only when beneficial.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1230–1390 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add Hofstra University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Hofstra general admission is optional, but the current linked FAQ lists homeschool/online applicants, some direct-entry health programs, and Trustee Scholarship applicants as requiring scores. Reconcile the FAQ with the simpler new policy page before removing these exceptions.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1240–1380 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add Hollins University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ 2025–26 official catalog makes testing optional for domestic applicants but requires SAT/ACT from international applicants, with individual appeal when no local testing is available. Current cycle not independently established; retain these best-supported rules with historical date.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1140–1300 25–30 Yes / Yes + Add Hope College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1120–1330 25–32 Yes / Yes + Add Howard University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1050–1270 20–26 Yes / No + Add Humboldt State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CSU states that SAT/ACT no longer determine admission eligibility at any CSU campus. Scores may still be used after acceptance for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Illinois Institute of Technology ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1180–1440 26–32 Yes / Yes + Add Illinois State ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1010–1210 21–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add Illinois Wesleyan University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current official application page confirms optional SAT/ACT and no-harm scholarship consideration.
Test-optional 1120–1330 25–30 No / No + Add Indiana University—Bloomington ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1200–1400 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add Iowa State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1100–1350 21–28 Yes / Yes + Add Ithaca College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Most applicants may omit scores, but homeschool and narrative-only school applicants must submit SAT/ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1210–1360 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add James Madison University ↗ Details Test-optional 1210–1370 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add John Brown University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ JBU permits optional admission but requires scores when a U. S. school transcript is not available for specified applicants. Admissions does not use superscores; scholarship calculations do. Preserve that distinction.
SAT superscoring: Official first-time-freshman instructions explicitly say JBU calculates superscores for scholarships but does not use them for admission.
ACT superscoring: Official first-time-freshman instructions explicitly say JBU calculates superscores for scholarships but does not use them for admission.
Conditional 1100–1360 21–28 No / No + Add Johns Hopkins University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT range: Homewood Class of 2029 ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
Required 1530–1570 35–35 Yes / Yes + Add Kalamazoo College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1160–1370 24–30 Yes / Yes + Add Kansas State University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ SAT superscoring: Current K-State guidance expressly superscores both exams. ACT uses stronger with/without-science result for applicable graduates.
ACT superscoring: Current K-State guidance expressly superscores both exams. ACT uses stronger with/without-science result for applicable graduates.
Conditional 1040–1260 20–27 Yes / Yes + Add Kennesaw State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Kennesaw combines highest SAT ERW and math results.
ACT superscoring: Kennesaw takes highest ACT English OR Reading plus Math to satisfy section requirements, rather than imply a standard all-section ACT composite superscore.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1030–1200 19–25 Yes / Unique policy + Add Kent State ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current test-optional FAQ confirms choice for first-year/transfer applicants and says it uses the best single test date, not superscores.
SAT superscoring: Official instructions use a single sitting/highest single test date and expressly do not superscore.
ACT superscoring: Official instructions use the highest single ACT composite, not an ACT superscore.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 990–1210 18–25 No / No + Add Kenyon College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1380–1490 31–34 Yes / Yes + Add Knox College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Knox says homeschool and narrative/no-grade secondary-school applicants must submit SAT/ACT. General applicants may choose; accommodation for test disruption should be discussed with admissions.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1180–1360 24–31 Yes / Yes + Add Lafayette College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1350–1460 30–33 Yes / Yes + Add Lake Forest College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ 2024–25 official catalog supports optional SAT/ACT. Retain CMS value as historically supported; no current-cycle declaration was found.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1160–1350 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add Lawrence University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1230–1460 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add Lehigh University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1410–1530 32–35 Yes / Yes + Add Lewis & Clark College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official policy says SAT/ACT are neither requested nor reviewed beginning with fall 2025. Replace the CMS Optional label.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Lipscomb University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Main fall 2027 admissions page permits optional testing, while the linked detailed FAQ still says fall 2026. Main page is the current-cycle source. Trustee Scholarship requires scores; some programs can request scores after admission.
SAT superscoring: Detailed Lipscomb policy now explicitly superscores both exams. ACT uses English/Math/Reading for class 2026 onward; CMS No/No is outdated.
ACT superscoring: Detailed Lipscomb policy now explicitly superscores both exams. ACT uses English/Math/Reading for class 2026 onward; CMS No/No is outdated.
Test-optional 1120–1280 22–29 Yes / Yes + Add Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ LSU requires SAT/ACT below cumulative weighted GPA 3.5; applicants with weighted GPA 3.5+ may omit. Uses superscores for admission/scholarship. This is the published fall 2027 application route.
Conditional 1140–1310 23–28 Yes / Yes + Add Loyola Marymount University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1280–1430 28–32 Yes / No + Add Loyola University Chicago ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current first-year instructions make ACT/SAT optional and explain use of highest section scores across multiple exams.
SAT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
ACT superscoring: Official material expressly combines highest subject/section results across test dates; score submission and ACT-science rules remain separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1130–1320 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add Loyola University Maryland ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1190–1350 26–33 Yes / Yes + Add Loyola University New Orleans ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ 2026–2027 bulletin explicitly lets applicants choose whether ACT/SAT are considered for admission and merit. This supersedes the CMS link to the 2020 test-blind announcement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Luther College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ The official admissions material expressly supports this policy. No expiration or future entry-year guarantee is supplied; recheck at launch.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1090–1320 22–29 Yes / No + Add Macalester College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1350–1490 30–34 Yes / Yes + Add Marist College ↗ Details Conditional 1240–1360 27–31 Yes / Yes + Add Marquette University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1180–1350 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add Massachusetts Institute of Technology ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT or ACT required for first-year and transfer applicants. ACT science and writing not required. Self-report all exam sittings; do not conflate Score Choice acceptance with reporting requirements.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Score reporting: Application instructions ask for scores from all exams taken; official reporting only required if enrolling.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1510–1570 34–36 Yes / Yes + Add Mercer University ↗ Details Sources differ ·
Check current policy ↗ SAT range: Reported cohort not specified ↗ ACT range: Reported cohort not specified ↗ Director announcement explicitly returns to test-required beginning Fall 2026 application cycle, but the general first-year page still displays test-optional instructions. Prefer the explicit dated-cycle announcement for planning; flag the internal conflict for confirmation before publication.
SAT superscoring: General first-year page explicitly says Mercer superscores; this fact is independent of the conflicting required/optional labels.
ACT superscoring: General first-year page explicitly says Mercer superscores; this fact is independent of the conflicting required/optional labels.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1120–1320 23–31 Yes / Yes + Add Miami University—Oxford ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Test-optional for admission, all programs and scholarship consideration. Does not establish a permanent promise.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1180–1350 24–30 Yes / Yes + Add Michigan State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official MSU FAQ confirms optional Fall 2027 and highest single-sitting totals. Science/writing recommended, not required.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1110–1320 24–30 No / No + Add Michigan Technological University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional generally; homeschool applicants and applicants below 3.0 GPA may be asked for scores or other documentation. Test scores recommended for merit aid.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1120–1330 25–32 No / No + Add Middle Tennesee State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current undergraduate page says all students must submit ACT/SAT for admission; adult/GED routes differ. Correct display-name spelling to Middle Tennessee State University.
Required 1010–1210 19–26 No / No + Add Middlebury College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1420–1520 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Millsaps College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1080–1290 21–26 Yes / Yes + Add Milwaukee School of Engineering ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Test optional for initial admission; MSOE may request available scores based on academic performance/coursework.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1205–1375 24–30 No / No + Add Mississippi State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Standard freshman review is test optional, with separate residency and GPA routes. Page contains inconsistent Mississippi GPA examples (2.0 vs 3.20); do not copy an exact GPA cutoff without resolving that internal inconsistency.
SAT superscoring: Highest SAT/ACT section superscores accepted; ACT uses three-part EMR superscore excluding Science.
ACT superscoring: Highest SAT/ACT section superscores accepted; ACT uses three-part EMR superscore excluding Science.
Test-optional 1070–1280 21–29 Yes / Yes + Add Missouri State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Test optional at GPA 3.00+; lower GPAs/class ranks use published score thresholds or holistic review. Preserve the conditional label.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1060–1200 21–27 Yes / Yes + Add Missouri University of Science & Technology ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for fall 2027; below 3.2 core GPA the committee may request additional supporting materials including test scores; scholarship opportunities may be more limited without scores.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1330–1420 26–32 Yes / Yes + Add Morehouse College ↗ Details Required 1010–1210 18–25 Yes / No + Add Mount Holyoke College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT/ACT optional generally; required for exclusively self-study/online homeschooled applicants, with individual waiver possible for AP exams or college coursework.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1370–1500 30–34 Yes / Yes + Add Muhlenberg College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Generally optional; UPenn 3-4 Biodental and SUNY Optometry 3-4 combined-program applicants need scores.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1200–1400 29–33 Yes / Yes + Add Nelson University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Standardized tests required for on-campus undergraduate applicants; ACT, SAT or CLT accepted. Online/adult exceptions are separate; do not describe SAT/ACT as the only options.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add New College of Florida ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Standardized score requirement supports general Required label; ACT/CLT/SAT accepted. AA-before-entry applicants should ask counselor about the published waiver.
Required 1120–1340 24–31 Yes / Yes + Add New Jersey Institute of Technology ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for Spring/Fall 2027 except Albert Dorman Honors College and accelerated programs, which require scores. Endowed scholarships may require scores.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Conditional 1100–1440 27–33 Yes / Yes + Add New School ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1150–1380 25–30 No / No + Add New York University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ NYU official qualifications tool states test optional for 2026–27 application cycle. Non-US curricula may still need predicted/final leaving exams; those are separate from SAT/ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1470–1520 33–34 Yes / Yes + Add Niagara University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for all first-year majors and merit scholarship consideration. A no-score merit route does not prove there are no other score-linked awards.
Test-optional 1050–1220 22–28 Yes / Yes + Add North Carolina State University—Raleigh ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional at weighted GPA 2.8+; UNC System minimum rule requires scores for weighted GPA 2.50–2.79, with ACT 17/SAT 930 minimum from fall 2026. Adult/transfer/military exemptions separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1260–1420 24–31 Yes / Yes + Add Northeastern University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for all enrollment opportunities, Honors and merit consideration; English proficiency is separate.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1450–1520 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Northern Arizona University ↗ Details Test-optional 1060–1260 19–25 Check policy / Check policy + Add Northwestern University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional; accepts official ACT-generated superscore rather than calculating one internally. Add Enhanced ACT treatment.
SAT superscoring: Official FAQ explicitly continues SAT superscoring.
ACT superscoring: Submit official MyACT superscore and highest sections; Northwestern does not calculate a separate ACT superscore.
Test-optional 1490–1550 33–35 Yes / Unique policy + Add Nova Southeastern ↗ Details Required 1100–1340 23–30 Yes / Yes + Add Oberlin College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional; ACT Science optional. Oberlin calculates ACT superscore with or without Science.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1340–1460 30–34 Yes / Yes + Add Occidental College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1380–1490 31–34 Yes / Yes + Add Ohio State University—Columbus ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Required for Columbus first-year applicants except those out of high school for at least two years. Current page now explicitly superscores.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1260–1420 26–32 Yes / Yes + Add Ohio University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Permanent test-optional freshman pathway for Athens; College Credit Plus applicants may still require scores.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1070–1290 22–27 Yes / No + Add Ohio Wesleyan University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official page calls the policy test optional but explicitly says scores are not used for admission OR scholarship consideration. Functionally test-free; retain a label note so no misleading optional recommendation is generated.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Oklahoma State University ↗ Details Test-optional 1060–1250 20–27 No / Yes + Add Old Dominion University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Traditional first-year admission and standard merit scholarships do not consider SAT/ACT. The same official page requires scores for nontraditional freshmen whose high-school completion was within three years and for gifted high-school nondegree applicants. Preserve the conditional overall label and add a test-free standard-first-year rule. Scores can be used for placement and certain endowed scholarships.
Conditional 1100–1240 22–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add Oregon State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1130–1380 22–30 No / No + Add Ottawa University--Arizona ↗ Details Test-optional Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Pacific Lutheran University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1110–1290 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add Pennsylvania State University—University Park ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Generally optional; Accelerated Premedical-Medical Program requires SAT/ACT. Do not let a general FAQ sentence erase this explicit program exception.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1220–1380 26–31 No / No + Add Pepperdine University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional admission, but SAT/ACT/CLT required for Regents Scholars Program scholarships.
Test-optional 1300–1440 29–32 Yes / No + Add Pitzer College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Test-free through fall 2027; dedicated official policy states a planned return to test-optional for fall 2028 entry. Replace the CMS permanent duration with effective years.
College entry year matters. Fall 2028: Planned Test Optional; recheck before launch; Through fall 2027: Test Free
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Point Loma Nazarene University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1170–1370 23–30 Yes / Yes + Add Pomona College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional admission; if ACT submitted, Core ACT plus Science required. Superscores sections across old/new ACT versions; preserve Science requirement.
ACT superscoring: Explicit cross-version ACT section superscoring on official application page.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1480–1540 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Portland State ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Standard first-year application says scores optional. Alternate GED/HiSET/TASC pathways can use SAT/ACT as one route; do not describe scores as mandatory for all.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1080–1290 18–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add Pratt Institute ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1200–1400 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add Presbyterian College (SC) ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1010–1220 19–26 Yes / Yes + Add Princeton University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for fall 2027, required beginning fall 2028 except active military. Store effective entry years, not a blanket permanent label.
College entry year matters. Fall 2027: Optional; Fall 2028 and later: Required; active military exception
SAT superscoring: Page prohibits superscoring across paper/digital formats; no broad Y/N inferred.
ACT superscoring: Official instruction accepts highest ACT composite, not ACT superscoring.
Score reporting: SAT Score Choice permitted; highest ACT composite considered and all scores encouraged.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1470–1560 33–35 Unique policy / No + Add Providence College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT range: Class of 2029 ↗ ACT range: Class of 2029 ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
SAT superscoring: SAT superscoring explicit.
ACT superscoring: Highest ACT subscores considered, but Providence does not build a new ACT composite.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1310–1420 29–33 Yes / Unique policy + Add Purdue University—West Lafayette ↗ Details Sources differ ·
Check current policy ↗ Retain CMS Required as best available while resolving the current wording: criteria says scores if provided but honors pre-admission explicitly needs a test. General test-expected versus required rule not established from this page; do not certify an unconditional requirement.
SAT superscoring: Official criteria permit the highest section scores across dates for each individual test type, including SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official criteria permit the highest section scores across dates for each individual test type, including SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1220–1470 28–34 Yes / Yes + Add Queens University of Charlotte ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1080–1240 22–29 Yes / Yes + Add Quinnipiac University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1080–1250 22–27 Yes / No + Add Randolph-Macon College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1050–1240 21–27 Yes / Yes + Add Reed College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional fall 2027 except Physician-Scientist BS/MD, which requires official scores.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1380–1500 30–33 Yes / No + Add Rhode Island School of Design ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1230–1470 26–32 Yes / Yes + Add Rhodes College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1360–1470 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add Rice University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional but recommended if available. Rice explicitly recommends SAT/ACT while granting full consideration without them.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1490–1570 34–36 Yes / Yes + Add Ripon College ↗ Details Test-optional 980–1270 21–27 No / No + Add Rochester Institute of Technology ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1280–1430 29–33 Yes / Yes + Add Rollins College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Test optional through published holistic test-score-waived option; review applicant profile guidance, not an automatic cutoff.
Test-optional 1150–1350 24–29 Yes / No + Add Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ New Brunswick is optional through 2027; Newark test-blind rule and Camden BS/DO exception must not be copied here.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1240–1470 27–33 Yes / No + Add Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—Newark ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Newark is test-blind for most undergraduates; 7-year BA/MD requires SAT/ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1030–1270 21–28 Yes / No + Add Saint Augustine's University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ Published freshman page lists ACT/SAT scores as required. Institution operating/accreditation status must be separately reconciled; a legacy admissions checklist alone does not establish current recruiting status.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Saint Louis University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported Not reported No / No + Add Salve Regina University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for admission and merit consideration; nursing applicants encouraged but not required to send scores.
Test-optional 1020–1190 22–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add Sam Houston State University ↗ Details Test-optional 950–1120 18–23 Check policy / Check policy + Add Samford University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional fall 2027. Distinguish admissions superscoring from aid: SAT and ACT superscored for admission, SAT only superscored for scholarships.
SAT superscoring: SAT and ACT superscored for ADMISSION; only SAT superscored for scholarship eligibility.
ACT superscoring: SAT and ACT superscored for ADMISSION; only SAT superscored for scholarship eligibility.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1090–1270 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add San Diego State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Systemwide CSU first-year policy excludes ACT/SAT from admission eligibility. Scores may still serve placement after acceptance.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add San Francisco State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Systemwide CSU first-year policy excludes ACT/SAT from admission eligibility. Scores may still serve placement after acceptance.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add San Jose State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Systemwide CSU first-year policy excludes ACT/SAT from admission eligibility. Scores may still serve placement after acceptance.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Santa Clara University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Dedicated FAQ extends optional through 2027 term and says Fall 2028 onward remains under review.
Test-optional 1300–1460 29–33 Yes / Yes + Add Sarah Lawrence College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1280–1430 29–33 Yes / Yes + Add Schiller International University -- Tampa ↗ Details Test-optional Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Scripps College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1430–1500 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add Seattle University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1160–1360 24–30 Yes / Yes + Add Seton Hall University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Seton Hall dedicated policy says scores optional through Fall 2029 admissions cycle; program-specific exceptions require separate review.
Test-optional 1250–1400 Not reported Yes / Yes + Add Sewanee: University of the South ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1190–1280 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add Siena College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Test-optional eligibility depends on 19 academic units and major-specific math/science coursework. Albany Medical and accelerated Albany Law programs require SAT/ACT. Update name to Siena University; keep Siena College alias.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1050–1260 22–31 Yes / No + Add Simmons University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1080–1250 24–29 Yes / Yes + Add Skidmore College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1320–1440 30–33 Yes / No + Add Smith College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT/ACT optional for all applicants; English proficiency separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1390–1500 31–34 Yes / No + Add Soka University of America ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current application checklist explicitly marks official ACT/SAT scores optional; submit if they strengthen application.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1280–1410 26–27 Yes / Yes + Add Southern Arkansas University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Entering freshmen must provide ACT/SAT scores; older applicants may be admitted regardless of score but still submit for placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Southern Methodist University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1340–1480 31–34 Yes / Yes + Add Southwestern University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for all first-year applicants and merit consideration; no-score applicants must complete conversational interview.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1140–1320 24–30 Yes / No + Add Spelman College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1100–1290 22–27 Yes / Yes + Add St. John Fisher University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1120–1260 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add St. John's College—Annapolis ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for most; homeschool/non-diploma students may choose interview instead of SAT/ACT/CLT. International English proficiency/testing is separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1250–1460 30–33 Yes / Yes + Add St. John's University (NY) ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1110–1310 24–29 Yes / Yes + Add St. Lawrence University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1270–1380 29–32 Yes / Yes + Add St. Mary's College (IN) ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT range: Class of 2029 ↗ ACT range: Class of 2029 ↗ Domestic applicants can omit tests; official FAQ says international applicants not eligible for test-optional route. Verify international detail directly before broad routing.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1030–1270 25–31 Yes / Yes + Add St. Mary's College of California ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported Not reported Yes / Yes + Add St. Mary's College of Maryland ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Main policy optional but official homeschooled-applicant section explicitly requires SAT/ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1110–1320 23–31 Yes / No + Add St. Michael's College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1160–1320 26–30 Yes / Yes + Add St. Olaf College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ Official 2020 announcement establishes optional beginning Class of 2025 and beyond; retained as historically sourced, not an independently refreshed 2027 checklist.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1300–1460 28–33 Yes / Yes + Add Stanford University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Prior audit checked the current first-year SAT/ACT requirement using the dedicated official testing page. Special ACT superscoring mechanics still need their own fact check.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1510–1570 34–35 Yes / Unique policy + Add Stetson University ↗ Details Test-optional 988–1213 19–27 Yes / Yes + Add Stevens Institute of Technology ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional through Fall 2029 except accelerated Pre-Medicine/Pre-Law. Pinnacle Scholars from Fall 2027 requires SAT, ACT and/or AP scores, not necessarily SAT/ACT.
SAT superscoring: Highest sections across dates for both tests; do not combine old/current SAT formats.
ACT superscoring: Highest sections across dates for both tests; do not combine old/current SAT formats.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1380–1510 31–34 Yes / Yes + Add Stonehill College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Test-blind/test-free for fall 2027 and spring 2028. Do not mark this indefinite.
College entry year matters. 0: Fall 2027; 1: Spring 2028
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Stony Brook University—SUNY ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional general first-year admission; Scholars for Medicine and Scholars for Dental Medicine require SAT/ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1320–1480 28–34 Yes / No + Add SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1120–1310 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add SUNY—Geneseo ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1170–1310 25–31 Yes / Yes + Add Susquehanna University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1090–1250 22–28 Yes / Yes + Add Swarthmore College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional; ACTScience not required, but must be reported if taken in the exam sitting being submitted.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1450–1540 32–35 Yes / Yes + Add Syracuse University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional and merit-eligible without scores through Spring 2028.
College entry year matters. 0: Fall 2026; 1: Spring 2027; 2: Fall 2027; 3: Spring 2028
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1260–1410 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add Taylor University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1100–1310 23–30 Yes / Yes + Add Temple University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official dedicated policy states SAT/ACT entirely optional for admission, with no requirement to submit scores.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1130–1360 24–31 Yes / Yes + Add Tennessee State University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Tennessee Tech ↗ Details Required 920–1140 17–23 No / No + Add Texas A&M University—College Station ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Prior audit confirmed current optional freshman policy at replacement URL; highest single test date, not superscore.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Test-optional 1160–1380 25–31 No / No + Add Texas Christian University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for students graduating high school through 2028, including scholarship and Honors consideration. SAT/ACT superscoring confirmed.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Test-optional 1110–1330 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add Texas Lutheran University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional application; send scores to be considered for SAT/ACT scholarship award.
Test-optional 1010–1160 19–24 Yes / Yes + Add Texas State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ No scores required for top 75% of high-school class; fourth-quartile applicants must meet the assured test standard. ACT 29/SAT 1330 is an admission threshold, not a middle 50% range.
SAT superscoring: Published assured-admission ACT composite and SAT total use a single sitting.
ACT superscoring: Published assured-admission ACT composite and SAT total use a single sitting.
Conditional 990–1170 19–26 No / No + Add Texas Tech University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for admission and scholarships, but scores can expand scholarship eligibility; preference cannot change after acceptance.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1110–1260 23–28 Yes / Yes + Add The Catholic University of America ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add The Citadel ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1010–1220 21–26 Yes / No + Add The Cooper Union ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Only School of Engineering applicants must submit SAT/ACT; other schools not required.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional Not reported Not reported Yes / Yes + Add Thomas Aquinas College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Both campus application checklists require reporting standardized scores; SAT, ACT or CLT accepted.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1210–1400 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add Transylvania University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional holistic route; older specific FAQ limits general statement to domestic applicants and advises international applicants to contact counselor.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1120–1360 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add Trinity College (Hartford) ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current application instructions explicitly say SAT/ACT not required, including transfer applicants; merit consideration available without them.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1340–1470 29–33 Yes / Yes + Add Trinity University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1310–1450 29–31 Yes / Yes + Add Truman State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Generally optional; nursing applicants must apply with a score. Separate freshman instructions also require scores for homeschool and HiSET/GED routes.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1070–1330 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add Tufts University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for all first-year and transfer applicants. Guidance to consider reporting SAT 1300+/ACT 28+ is advice, not an admission minimum. Full observed admitted ranges on page are not middle-50% ranges.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1450–1530 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Tulane University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional Fall 2027 except Pathways to Medicine requires scores. Academic merit scholarships prefer SAT/ACT or AP/IB/A-level/other testing, not exclusively SAT/ACT; need-based and artistic/athletic/service awards are distinct.
Conditional 1430–1500 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add Tuskegee University ↗ Details Test-optional 920–1130 18–25 Check policy / Check policy + Add Union College (Schenectady, NY) ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ No-harm optional generally; Leadership in Medicine and 3+3 Accelerated Law joint programs require testing.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1310–1490 29–33 Yes / Yes + Add United States Air Force Academy ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current academic assessment requires test results; SAT/ACT/CLT accepted. Retain requirement; full superscore mechanics need a separately explicit statement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1320–1470 28–33 Yes / Yes + Add United States Coast Guard Academy ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current requirements explicitly list standardized tests as required and provide SAT/ACT submission instructions. CMS Optional label is outdated.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1160–1360 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add United States Merchant Maritime Academy ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported 31–33 Check policy / Check policy + Add United States Military Academy ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT/ACT/CLT required and superscored.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1210–1430 28–33 Yes / Yes + Add United States Naval Academy ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT/ACT/CLT required. Full sitting reports rather than agency superscore reports; Academy selects highest sections itself.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1210–1410 25–31 Yes / Yes + Add University at Albany—SUNY ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ General first-year policy optional; homeschooled applicants must submit ACT/SAT. Freshman merit awards use a test-blind process.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1120–1320 22–31 Yes / Yes + Add University at Buffalo—SUNY ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1220–1390 27–31 Yes / No + Add University of Alabama ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ For 2027 entry, SAT/ACT required below cumulative 3.0 GPA. For 2028 entry, standardized scores required for all first-year applicants. No minimum test score for admission is promised.
College entry year matters. Fall 2027: Required if cumulativeGPA below3.0; Fall 2028 and later: Required for all first-year applicants
SAT superscoring: Official update says UA continues utilizing superscore results for admission; do not extend to scholarships.
ACT superscoring: Official update says UA continues utilizing superscore results for admission; do not extend to scholarships.
Conditional 1090–1370 22–31 Yes / Yes + Add University of Alabama at Birmingham ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Prior targeted audit confirmed current conditional rule: test-optional admission requires weightedGPA 3.5+; preserve conditional label and update source.
Conditional 1250–1420 23–30 No / No + Add University of Alaska, Anchorage ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1020–1220 17–24 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Arizona ↗ Details Test-optional 1140–1360 21–29 No / No + Add University of Arkansas—Fayetteville ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Admission optional at high-school GPA 3.20+; below 3.20 scores required. All enrollees need ACT, SAT, Accuplacer or CLT for placement/enrollment. Many scholarships need ACT/SAT; superscoring applies to admission and scholarships.
SAT superscoring: Arkansas now internally calculates ACT/SAT superscores from individual exam reports for admission and scholarships; does not accept agency superscore reports.
ACT superscoring: Arkansas now internally calculates ACT/SAT superscores from individual exam reports for admission and scholarships; does not accept agency superscore reports.
Conditional 1020–1210 21–28 Yes / Yes + Add University of California—Berkeley ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UC excludes SAT/ACT from admission and scholarship decisions. Scores may meet eligibility/placement after enrollment; do not convert these into admission-score benefits.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add University of California—Davis ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UC excludes SAT/ACT from admission and scholarship decisions. Scores may meet eligibility/placement after enrollment; do not convert these into admission-score benefits.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add University of California—Irvine ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UC excludes SAT/ACT from admission and scholarship decisions. Scores may meet eligibility/placement after enrollment; do not convert these into admission-score benefits.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add University of California—Los Angeles ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UC excludes SAT/ACT from admission and scholarship decisions. Scores may meet eligibility/placement after enrollment; do not convert these into admission-score benefits.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add University of California—Merced ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UC excludes SAT/ACT from admission and scholarship decisions. Scores may meet eligibility/placement after enrollment; do not convert these into admission-score benefits.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add University of California—Riverside ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UC excludes SAT/ACT from admission and scholarship decisions. Scores may meet eligibility/placement after enrollment; do not convert these into admission-score benefits.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add University of California—San Diego ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UC excludes SAT/ACT from admission and scholarship decisions. Scores may meet eligibility/placement after enrollment; do not convert these into admission-score benefits.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add University of California—Santa Barbara ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UC excludes SAT/ACT from admission and scholarship decisions. Scores may meet eligibility/placement after enrollment; do not convert these into admission-score benefits.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add University of California—Santa Cruz ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UC excludes SAT/ACT from admission and scholarship decisions. Scores may meet eligibility/placement after enrollment; do not convert these into admission-score benefits.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add University of Central Florida ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ General freshman checklist requires standardized test; SAT/ACT/CLT accepted. ACTScience no longer required; new superscore uses EMR if any exam April 2025+.
ACT superscoring: Official freshman page explicitly describes ACT superscore transition; preserve explanatory note.
Required 1210–1340 25–29 Check policy / Yes + Add University of Chicago ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1510–1560 34–35 Yes / Yes + Add University of Cincinnati ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ General test-optional route verified; official page refers to separate FAQ for programs requiring tests, so do not assume no exceptions.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1170–1350 24–29 No / No + Add University of Colorado—Boulder ↗ Details Test-optional 1300–1450 29–34 Yes / Yes + Add University of Connecticut ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Test optional for the foreseeable future. SAT and ACT superscoring confirmed; ACT composite uses English, Math and Reading, excluding Science.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1320–1460 30–34 Yes / Yes + Add University of Dallas ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1120–1380 24–31 Yes / No + Add University of Dayton ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional first-time student and UD Sinclair Academy route; current page contains June 2026 profile context.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1160–1350 23–30 Yes / Yes + Add University of Delaware ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1170–1350 26–31 Yes / Yes + Add University of Denver ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ Official 2019 announcement establishes optional from fall 2020 and beyond; no current checklist substantiated by cached generic page.
Test-optional 1240–1390 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add University of Florida ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ All applicants must submit SAT, ACT or CLT scores. Superscoring confirmed; ACT Science excluded from composite.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Required 1380–1510 31–34 Yes / Yes + Add University of Georgia ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ All first-year/dual enrollment applicants need officialACT/SAT; no optional pathway. Published minimums separate from typical admitted ranges.
SAT superscoring: Official first-year criteria explicitly discuss SAT/ACT superscoring; retain highest-section treatment.
ACT superscoring: Official first-year criteria explicitly discuss SAT/ACT superscoring; retain highest-section treatment.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1300–1470 30–34 Yes / Yes + Add University of Hawaii at Manoa ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional no-harm for admission/scholarship; GED/homeschool pathways must be considered separately.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported 23–30 Yes / Yes + Add University of Houston ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1170–1330 23–31 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Idaho ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ CumulativeGPA 2.60–2.99 requires SAT/ACT or VandalGateway; lowerGPA has gateway route. GED/homeschool routes have separate testing requirements.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1000–1240 20–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Illinois—Chicago ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ 2027 amended optional policy: scores considered only if they strengthen application; no self-reported scores or superscores accepted.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Test-optional 1120–1320 24–27 No / No + Add University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign ↗ Details Test-optional 1440–1540 31–35 No / No + Add University of Iowa ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ General admission is optional; program-specific requirements may apply. No-harm score review. Above-average scores can increase merit scholarship opportunities.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Test-optional 1140–1340 22–28 No / No + Add University of Kansas ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional general admission. Assured admission at GPA 3.25+ or via a qualifying test route; tests may still affect professional-school admission.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1090–1320 21–28 No / No + Add University of Kentucky ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for admission and scholarship consideration through the 2028–29 academic year.
Test-optional 1080–1310 22–29 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of La Verne ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 970–1300 18–25 Yes / Yes + Add University of Louisville ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ First-year optional pathways exist across programs. Dental Hygiene upper division later requires scores; distinguish progression from initial freshman admission.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Test-optional 1050–1270 20–28 No / No + Add University of Maine ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1080–1320 24–30 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Mary Washington ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ General first-year applicants may omit tests; homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants must provide testing.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1170–1330 25–30 Yes / Yes + Add University of Maryland—College Park ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional through Spring and Fall 2027; later cycles are under assessment.
College entry year matters. 0: Spring 2027; 1: Fall 2027
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1410–1520 32–35 Yes / Yes + Add University of Massachusetts—Amherst ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional across first-year majors, including approved-curriculum homeschool applicants. English proficiency remains separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1280–1450 29–33 Yes / Yes + Add University of Massachusetts—Dartmouth ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Replace the wrong-campus Amherst source with Dartmouth. Dartmouth explicitly says 100% test optional; older collapsed sections still discuss exemptions, but current requirements summary and Apply page mark SAT/ACT optional.
Test-optional 1030–1260 16–26 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Memphis ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ First-time freshman instructions require a standardized exam result. The adult 21+ route uses Accuplacer instead.
Required 960–1220 17–24 Yes / Yes + Add University of Miami ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Tests required generally, with published exceptions for specified performance-based Frost, BFA and architecture applicants using portfolios/auditions. Do not erase program exceptions.
Required 1330–1450 30–33 Yes / Yes + Add University of Michigan—Ann Arbor ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official application-changes page explicitly continues optional SAT/ACT for the 2027 application cycle.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1370–1530 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add University of Minnesota—Twin Cities ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Dedicated testing page extends optional through Fall 2029. Generic overview still says through 2027, which is compatible but outdated.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1320–1470 26–31 No / No + Add University of Mississippi ↗ Details Conditional 1000–1200 21–29 Yes / Yes + Add University of Missouri ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional review for Fall 2027 except homeschool and non-accredited-school applicants must submit SAT/ACT. No blanket future-year promise.
Conditional 1130–1350 23–30 Yes / Yes + Add University of Montana ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1100–1280 19–26 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Nebraska—Lincoln ↗ Details Conditional 1110–1330 22–28 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Nevada—Las Vegas ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current first-year page says scores are not required for admission or scholarship consideration, but encouraged for placement. Standard route no longer supports the CMS conditional label.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1010–1220 18–24 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of New Hampshire ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional, including homeschool and nontraditional-school applicants. English proficiency remains separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1130–1310 26–31 Yes / No + Add University of New Mexico ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ ACT/SAT/CLT optional for standard admission. Do not interpret advice about helpful scores as a guaranteed admission measure.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported 20–26 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional at weighted GPA 2.8+. Below 2.8, ACT 17+ or SAT 930+ required; non-4.0/narrative systems have a B+ interpretation. Preserve entry-year context.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1330–1500 29–33 Yes / Yes + Add University of North Carolina—Charlotte ↗ Details Sources differ ·
Check current policy ↗ Conditional optional confirmed, but campus page says scores required at weighted GPA 2.8 OR LOWER while UNC System says below 2.8. Resolve boundary at exactly 2.80 before automated recommendations.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1150–1340 21–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of North Carolina—Greensboro ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UNC System: weighted GPA 2.50–2.79 must submit ACT 17+ or SAT 930+ from Fall 2026; optional at 2.8+. Adult, transfer and military exemptions separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1110–1280 22–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of North Carolina—Wilmington ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ UNC System: weighted GPA 2.50–2.79 must submit ACT 17+ or SAT 930+ from Fall 2026; optional at 2.8+. Adult, transfer and military exemptions separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1220–1320 24–28 Yes / Yes + Add University of North Dakota ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Scores not required for admission, but encouraged for scholarships and English/math placement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1100–1280 20–26 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of North Florida ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ First-time-in-college applicants require SAT/ACT/CLT. ACT Science not required for admission. Page has stale Bright Futures Science advice conflicting with current state guidance; do not copy it into scholarship recommendations.
SAT superscoring: Highest subsections across attempts; official page specifies specialScience-inclusive comparison if advantageous.
ACT superscoring: Highest subsections across attempts; official page specifies specialScience-inclusive comparison if advantageous.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1090–1280 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add University of North Georgia ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current bachelor’s freshman criteria list SAT/ACT/CLT section minimums plus a freshman index. Associate routes differ. Store degree-level criteria instead of blanket optional advice.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1010–1190 19–25 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of North Texas ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 960–1210 19–26 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Notre Dame ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for fall 2027; SAT/ACT required beginning fall 2028. Certain international leaving credentials can substitute and exceptional hardship waivers are available.
College entry year matters. Fall 2027: Optional; Fall 2028 and later: Required with published international credential alternatives and hardship exceptions
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly superscores SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly superscores SAT and ACT.
Test-optional 1460–1540 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add University of Oklahoma ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for general admission; official testing page permits SAT/ACT superscoring and says no score alone guarantees admission.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Test-optional 1130–1320 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add University of Oregon ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Substantive published first-year policy directly supports the current CMS label; no permanent future-cycle promise inferred.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1140–1370 24–30 Yes / Yes + Add University of Pennsylvania ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT/ACT required in 2026–27 cycle with a hardship waiver. Store entry cycle and waiver rather than unconditional Required.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1510–1570 34–35 Yes / Yes + Add University of Pittsburgh ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional through Fall 2028. Pitt accepts official ACT-generated superscores in addition to highest ACT composite and SAT superscore.
SAT superscoring: Pitt uses highestSAT superscore.
ACT superscoring: Pitt acceptsACT superscore only if sent directly fromACT; otherwise uses highestACT composite.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1280–1470 29–33 Yes / Unique policy + Add University of Portland ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1220–1410 27–31 Yes / Yes + Add University of Puget Sound ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for US students and international students at English-instruction schools. Certain scholarship selections may still use scores; general optional admission does not establish eligibility for every award.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1190–1370 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add University of Redlands ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1100–1250 23–28 Yes / Yes + Add University of Rhode Island ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official first-year page explicitly identifies URI as test optional.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly says SAT superscore; ACT needs separate policy reading.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1130–1280 25–30 Yes / Yes + Add University of Richmond ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1430–1510 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add University of Rochester ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional across all applicants and phases. Alternative test-flexible submissions accepted; do not force SAT/ACT on applicants using AP/IB/A-levels.
Test-optional 1420–1500 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add University of San Diego ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Test-free admission extended through Fall 2027; not a permanent promise.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add University of San Francisco ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official first-year page confirms optional admission and superscoring for SAT and ACT.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1230–1390 27–31 Yes / Yes + Add University of South Alabama ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional track; automatic admission at 3.4 GPA+, below 3.4 reviewed with possible additional materials. Scores recommended for best scholarship consideration.
Test-optional 990–1200 19–26 No / No + Add University of South Carolina ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Columbia campus optional for general admission, Honors and admissions merit scholarships through 2027.
College entry year matters. 0: Spring 2027; 1: Summer2027; 2: Fall 2027
SAT superscoring: Official freshman page states superscoring SAT/ACT; ACT uses EMR only regardless of exam date.
ACT superscoring: Official freshman page states superscoring SAT/ACT; ACT uses EMR only regardless of exam date.
Test-optional 1200–1380 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add University of South Dakota ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1050–1260 19–25 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of South Florida ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT range: Fall 2026 ↗ ACT range: Fall 2026 ↗ Official SAT/ACT/CLT required for freshmen. Minimum subsection thresholds are distinct from admitted-student middle ranges.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Required 1290–1420 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add University of Southern California ↗ Details Test-optional 1470–1540 32–35 Yes / Yes + Add University of St. Thomas (MN) ↗ Details Test-optional 1130–1340 23–29 Yes / Yes + Add University of Tampa ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official first-year page says optional. Suggested SAT above 1200/ACT above 25 is advice, not an admission requirement or percentile range.
Test-optional 1070–1240 23–28 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Tennessee ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ All first-year applicants require ACT/SAT; superscoring applies to admission and institutional merit aid. ACT Science optional and included only if advantageous.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly superscores SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly superscores SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1180–1320 25–31 Yes / Yes + Add University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current freshman application checklist asks for each ACT/SAT score. Institution superscores for admission and scholarships, but requires individual score reports rather than agency superscore alone.
SAT superscoring: Explicit superscoring for admission and scholarships; individual exam reports required.
ACT superscoring: Explicit superscoring for admission and scholarships; individual exam reports required.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported Not reported Yes / Yes + Add University of Tennessee Southern ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current freshman instructions require a standardized exam result (normally ACT/SAT), with published GPA/score routes and appeal possibility.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Texas—Arlington ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current page explicitly says SAT/ACT not required for an admission decision. Scores can help with admission, testing exemptions and scholarships; listed assured thresholds are not mandatory for holistic review.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1000–1240 18–26 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Texas—Austin ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official ACT/SAT required; official CLT also satisfies requirement. Uses highest score from one sitting and does not superscore. ACT Science optional; submitted composite used.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly superscores SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly superscores SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported 24–29 No / No + Add University of Texas—Dallas ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current criteria list SAT/ACT scores if available among supplemental review materials. Homeschool class-rank assignment uses separate score equivalence rules; do not treat those as all-student cutoffs.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1180–1410 24–32 Yes / No + Add University of Texas—El Paso ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 870–990 16–22 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 930–1120 16–21 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Texas, San Antonio ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1010–1210 19–26 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of the Pacific ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1130–1420 25–33 Yes / Yes + Add University of Toledo ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1060–1280 21–28 Check policy / Check policy + Add University of Tulsa ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for first-year and transfer applicants; scores present in materials are reviewed. ACT Science optional in 2026–27 application cycle.
Test-optional 1070–1350 21–30 Yes / Yes + Add University of Utah ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ SAT/ACT required for non-accredited US high schools, homeschool and GED/HiSET applicants; optional for other applicants.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1200–1380 22–29 No / No + Add University of Vermont ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ University announced permanent undergraduate test-optional policy on March 6, 2025.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1320–1480 31–34 Yes / Yes + Add University of Virginia ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for fall 2027. UVA explicitly recalculates ACT composites and combines best sections; replace the vague special-policy label with this rule.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly superscores SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly superscores SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1410–1540 32–35 Yes / Yes + Add University of Washington—Bothell ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1150–1360 25–32 Yes / Yes + Add University of Washington—Seattle ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Generally optional; homeschool/nonnumeric grading applicants require SAT/ACT except homeschool applicants with at least one year of college coursework. Routine readers do not see scores, but very high scores may help a small number of borderline cases. Not fully test blind.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1320–1500 29–34 Yes / Yes + Add University of West Florida ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current freshman catalog requires official SAT/ACT/CLT for standard first-time-in-college route. Florida-AA applicants and alternative routes have separate rules.
Required 1040–1230 21–27 Yes / Yes + Add University of Wisconsin—Madison ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional through Spring 2028; later-cycle decision not yet published. Highest single sitting, no superscoring.
College entry year matters. 0: Spring 2027; 1: Fall 2027; 2: Spring 2028
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1370–1500 28–33 No / No + Add University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported 28–32 Yes / Yes + Add University of Wyoming ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1030–1230 20–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add Ursinus College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1200–1350 27–32 Yes / Yes + Add Utah State ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for admission; ACT/SAT recommended for academic scholarships. Low GPA applicants can use Earned Admission pathways.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1050–1310 21–28 Check policy / Check policy + Add Valparaiso University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1070–1280 22–29 Yes / Yes + Add Vanderbilt University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional Fall 2027 and 2028 including international/homeschool; required Fall 2029 onward. ACT Science may enter superscore only if advantageous.
College entry year matters. Fall 2027: Optional; Fall 2028: Optional; Fall 2029 and later: Required
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
Test-optional 1500–1570 34–35 Yes / Yes + Add Vassar College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current application requirements explicitly say SAT/ACT optional and permit highest-section superscoring.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1440–1510 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add Villanova University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional through 2026–27 campaign, Class of 2031, except homeschooled applicants must submit SAT/ACT. Virtual/online school is not automatically homeschool.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1390–1480 32–34 Yes / Yes + Add Virginia Commonwealth University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1040–1290 22–30 Yes / No + Add Virginia Military Institute ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for current cycle; some scholarships require scores. Not a permanent statement.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1120–1270 22–29 Yes / Yes + Add Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for entering students through Fall 2028.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1220–1420 26–32 Yes / Yes + Add Wabash College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current official application page confirms optional admission; merit review possible without scores.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1140–1320 22–29 Yes / Yes + Add Wake Forest University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current dedicated page reaffirms longstanding optional admission. English proficiency separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1380–1480 30–33 Yes / Unique policy + Add Washington and Jefferson College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current requirements explicitly say test blind; older score-optional page uses the older label. Prioritize current requirements and preserve source discrepancy.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Washington and Lee University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for Fall 2027 first-year and transfer applicants. ACT Science and Writing not required.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1430–1530 33–34 Yes / Yes + Add Washington College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1155–1340 27–31 Yes / No + Add Washington State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current first-year instructions say SAT/ACT not required AND not used in admission decisions; CMS Optional label is functionally incorrect.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Washington University in St. Louis ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ WashU bulletin explicitly says optional for fall 2027; ACT Science not used in composite superscoring. Other AP/IB testing can be submitted in addition to or instead of SAT/ACT.
SAT superscoring: Bulletin considers highest individual scores; ACT superscore composite excludes Science.
ACT superscoring: Bulletin considers highest individual scores; ACT superscore composite excludes Science.
Test-optional 1490–1570 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Wayne State University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current undergraduate bulletin explicitly provides a test-optional pathway; other materials may be requested.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1060–1290 23–28 Check policy / Check policy + Add Weber State ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported 18–25 Check policy / Check policy + Add Wellesley College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional for Fall 2027; later cycles under assessment.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1440–1540 33–35 No / No + Add Wesleyan University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1300–1500 31–34 Yes / Yes + Add West Liberty University ↗ Details Test-optional 890–1150 18–24 No / No + Add West Virginia University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Generally no-harm optional, but majors have score/GPA alternatives and some need scores. West Virginia Promise Scholarship requires ACT/SAT. Do not give unconditional no-score advice for every program.
Conditional 1050–1240 21–27 Check policy / Check policy + Add Western Kentucky ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional at unweighted GPA 2.50+; GPA 2.00–2.49 requires ACT/SAT and Composite Admission Index 60. Some awards and programs require scores.
Conditional 990–1160 18–25 Check policy / Check policy + Add Western Michigan University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official policy confirms optional admission and admissions scholarship consideration, with SAT and ACT superscoring.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly applies this superscoring rule to both SAT and ACT.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1000–1220 19–27 Yes / Yes + Add Westmont College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1220–1420 30–33 Yes / Yes + Add Wheaton College (IL) ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1260–1420 28–33 Yes / Yes + Add Wheaton College (MA) ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Completely optional first-year admission. English proficiency is separate.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1180–1340 25–31 Check policy / Check policy + Add Whitman College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Optional; homeschool, narrative grading and international applicants strongly encouraged, not generally required, to submit tests. ACT superscore paragraph still lists Science, so Enhanced ACT treatment requires clarification.
SAT superscoring: Official page explicitly supports SAT/ACT superscoring; ACT Science paragraph may predate the Enhanced ACT and needs clarification.
ACT superscoring: Official page explicitly supports SAT/ACT superscoring; ACT Science paragraph may predate the Enhanced ACT and needs clarification.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1310–1460 30–33 Yes / Yes + Add Whittier College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current first-year page explicitly test-free/test-blind since 2024–25; 2016 conditional optional announcement is obsolete.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-free Not used Not used Not used + Add Willamette University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1240–1420 27–33 Yes / Yes + Add William Carey University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official undergraduate steps require ACT, SAT or CLT scores.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required Not reported Not reported Check policy / Check policy + Add Williams College ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ Official indexed 2025–26 CDS explicitly codes optional for fall 2027. Direct PDF fetch returned 404 during this pass; keep optional as the best documented historical value, not a newly accessible admissions-page certification.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1490–1550 33–35 Yes / Yes + Add Wofford College ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Official first-year and testing pages confirm SAT/ACT optional.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported 25–31 Yes / Yes + Add Worcester Polytechnic Institute ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current no-harm optional policy; 2021–24 test-blind pilot ended. Do not describe the older pilot as current.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional Not reported 30–33 Yes / No + Add Xavier University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Generally optional; homeschool route has additional testing considerations requiring separate confirmation.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Test-optional 1100–1290 22–28 Yes / Yes + Add Yale University ↗ Details Policy reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Official policy ↗ Current first-year/transfer policy requires ACT or SAT; AP/IB not substitutes. ACT Science and Writing optional.
SAT superscoring: Official page permits highest SAT sections.
ACT superscoring: ACT composite must match the testing agency; do not recalculate across Science-required/optional versions.
“Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Required 1480–1560 33–35 Yes / Unique policy + Add Yeshiva University ↗ Details Policy reference reviewed 2026-10-23 ·
Check current policy ↗ “Not listed” does not establish that there are no score-linked scholarships.
Conditional 1210–1450 25–31 Yes / Yes + Add 
