Colleges with Test-Blind/Score-Free Admission Policies for the 2023-24 Cycle

Editorial team Aug 30, 2023 · 3 min read
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testbrokenpencilWhile the vast majority of institutions in our coverage universe offer some form of test-optional admissions, some have completely eliminated standardized testing from consideration—even if you submit scores.

Click on Continue Reading to see our list of schools offering test-blind/score-free admissions for the 2023-24 cycle. For your convenience, we've included admit rates, test score ranges and links to each school's standardized test policy details to help you find suitable candidates for your college list.

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Colleges with Test-Blind/Score-Free Admission Policies (Class of 2028)

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Institution Admit Rate SAT Mid 50% ACT Mid 50% Test Policy Details
Augsburg University 76% 1200-1330 17-24 Test-Free
Boise State University 84% 1030-1210 21-26 Test-Free
California Baptist University 80% 990-1180 19-25 Test-Free
California Institute of Technology 3% 1510-1570 35-36 Test-Free
California Maritime Academy 88% 1050-1280 20-28 Test-Free
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt 89% 1040-1270 21-24 Test-Free
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 55% 1010-1240 19-27 Test-Free
California State Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo 30% 1260-1450 28-33 Test-Free
California State University - Bakersfield 85% 890-1110 16-22 Test-Free
California State University - Channel Islands 90% 880-1100 18-23 Test-Free
California State University - Chico 91% 930-1200 20-28 Test-Free
California State University - Dominguez Hills 89% 790-930 15-15 Test-Free
California State University - East Bay 81% 900-1100 15-20 Test-Free
California State University - Fullerton 67% 930-1190 18-27 Test-Free
California State University - Long Beach 40% 1020-1230 20-26 Test-Free
California State University - Los Angeles 87% 840-1040 15-21 Test-Free
California State University - Monterey Bay 92% 1020-1260 20-28 Test-Free
California State University - Northridge 90% 900-1110 16-22 Test-Free
California State University - San Bernardino 91% 860-1070 18-23 Test-Free
California State University - San Marcos 94% 870-1100 18-25 Test-Free
California State University - Stanislaus 93% 900-1070 15-21 Test-Free
Canisius College 78% 1060-1320 22-28 Test-Free
Catholic University of America 86% 1160-1350 23-31 Test-Free
Columbia College Chicago 95% 930-1200 17-25 Test-Free
Cornell University 7% 1470-1550 33-35 Test-Free for certain departments
Eastern Washington University 97% 920-1140 16-26 Test-Free
Fresno State University 95% 880-1130 16-23 Test-Free
Hampshire College 69% 1200-1430 25-30 Test-Free
Loyola University New Orleans 78% 1050-1240 20-26 Test-Free
Mount St. Maryís University 89% 920-1110 18-23 Test-Free
Neumann University 85% 920-1150 17-23 Test-Free
Pitzer College 18% 1390-1510 31-34 Test-Free
Plymouth State University 89% 960-1130 18-23 Test-Free
Reed College 31% 1320-1500 30-33 Test-Free
Sacramento State University 92% 880-1100 16-24 Test-Free
San Diego State University 39% 1130-1340 23-29 Test-Free
San Francisco State University 91% 940-1130 16-23 Test-Free
San Jose State University 75% 1070-1340 21-29 Test-Free
Sonoma State University 93% 980-1170 18-23 Test-Free
Stonehill College 68% 1130-1280 24-29 Test-Free
University of California - Berkeley 12% 1300-1520 28-34 Test-Free
University of California - Davis 42% 1160-1370 25-31 Test-Free
University of California - Irvine 26% 1240-1410 25-32 Test-Free
University of California - Los Angeles 9% 1290-1510 29-34 Test-Free
University of California - Merced 93% 1030-1350 20-31 Test-Free
University of California - Riverside 71% 1080-1280 22-29 Test-Free
University of California - San Diego 25% 1280-1460 26-33 Test-Free
University of California - Santa Barbara 28% 1250-1450 26-33 Test-Free
University of California - Santa Cruz 63% 1160-1350 23-30 Test-Free
University of Minnesota - Crookston 48% 1030-1190 18-25 Test-Free except for VetFast applicants
University of New England 90% 1040-1230 21-27 Test-Free (optional for certain programs)
University of San Diego 53% 1170-1340 25-31 Test-Free
University of Southern Maine 87% 1000-1230 19-24 Test-Free
Washington State University 83% 1020-1260 20-28 Test-Free
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 57% 1320-1450 29-33 Test-Free