Test Score Optional List

Schools That Do Not Use SAT or ACT Scores for Admitting Substantial Numbers of Students Into Bachelor Degree Programs

Current as of Spring 2008

This list includes colleges and universities that deemphasize the use of standardized tests by making admissions decisions about substantial numbers of applicants who recently graduated from U.S. high schools without using the SAT or ACT.

As the internal school listing notes indicate, some schools exempt students who meet grade-point average or class rank criteria while others require SAT or ACT scores but use them only for placement purposes or to conduct research studies. Please check with the school's admissions office to learn more about specific admissions requirements, particularly for international or non-traditional students.

Sources: The College Board College Handbook 2005, 42nd Edition, US News and World Report America's Best Colleges 2007 and web site, college and university internet sites, news reports, email and telephone interviews.

Note: Schools with live links to their websites and admissions offices have paid a modest fee for this service. Linking does not imply any form of endorsement. If your institution would like to participate in the live link program, please contact FairTest at (617) 864-4810 or by email at fairtest at fairtest dot org.

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The List is organized alphabetically by school - if you click the word state at the top it will re-sort itself by state.