Colleges with Test-Blind/Score-Free Admission Policies 2024
While 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 2024-25 cycle. For your convenience, we've included admit rates and links to each school's standardized test policy details to help you find suitable candidates for your college list.College Kickstart subscribers, this is automatically updated and visible as part of the requirements view.
Colleges with Test-Blind/Score-Free Admission Policies (Class of 2029)
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| Institution | State | Admit Rate | Test Policy | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg University | MN | 77 | Test-Free | |
| Berklee College of Music | MA | 50 | Test-Free | |
| Boise State University | ID | 84 | Test-Free | |
| California Baptist University | CA | 74 | Test-Free | |
| California Maritime Academy | CA | 88 | Test-Free | |
| California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt | CA | 83 | Test-Free | |
| California State Polytechnic University - Pomona | CA | 73 | Test-Free | |
| California State Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo | CA | 30 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - Bakersfield | CA | 85 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - Channel Islands | CA | 90 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - Chico | CA | 91 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - Dominguez Hills | CA | 89 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - East Bay | CA | 81 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - Fullerton | CA | 87 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - Long Beach | CA | 47 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - Los Angeles | CA | 92 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - Monterey Bay | CA | 93 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - Northridge | CA | 92 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - San Bernardino | CA | 90 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - San Marcos | CA | 94 | Test-Free | |
| California State University - Stanislaus | CA | 93 | Test-Free | |
| Canisius College | NY | 82 | Test-Free | |
| Catholic University of America | DC | 86 | Test-Free | |
| Columbia College Chicago | IL | 91 | Test-Free | |
| Cornell University | NY | 8 | Test-Free for some departments | |
| Eastern Washington University | WA | 91 | Test-Free | |
| Fresno State University | CA | 95 | Test-Free | |
| Hampshire College | MA | 69 | Test-Free | |
| Lewis & Clark College | OR | 75 | Test-Free | |
| Linfield University | OR | 88 | Test-Free | |
| Loyola University New Orleans | LA | 88 | Test-Free | |
| Menlo College | CA | 62 | Test-Free | |
| Merrimack College | MA | 82 | Test-Free | |
| Mount St. Mary’s University | CA | 76 | Test-Free | |
| Neumann University | PA | 76 | Test-Free | |
| Northern Michigan University | MI | 70 | Test-Free | |
| Pitzer College | CA | 17 | Test-Free | |
| Plymouth State University | NH | 91 | Test-Free | |
| Point Park University | PA | 79 | Test-Free | |
| Reed College | OR | 27 | Test-Free | |
| Rutgers University - Newark | NJ | 74 | Test-Free except for BA/MD program | |
| Sacramento State University | CA | 92 | Test-Free | |
| San Diego State University | CA | 34 | Test-Free | |
| San Francisco State University | CA | 91 | Test-Free | |
| San Jose State University | CA | 80 | Test-Free | |
| Sonoma State University | CA | 93 | Test-Free | |
| Stonehill College | MA | 68 | Test-Free | |
| The New School - Eugene Lang | NY | 57 | Test-Free | |
| The New School - Parsons School of Design | NY | 44 | Test-Free | |
| University of California - Berkeley | CA | 12 | Test-Free | |
| University of California - Davis | CA | 42 | Test-Free | |
| University of California - Irvine | CA | 26 | Test-Free | |
| University of California - Los Angeles | CA | 9 | Test-Free | |
| University of California - Merced | CA | 89 | Test-Free | |
| University of California - Riverside | CA | 70 | Test-Free | |
| University of California - San Diego | CA | 25 | Test-Free | |
| University of California - Santa Barbara | CA | 28 | Test-Free | |
| University of California - Santa Cruz | CA | 61 | Test-Free | |
| University of Minnesota - Crookston | MN | 57 | Test-Free except for VetFast applicants | |
| University of New England | ME | 96 | Test-Free | |
| University of San Diego | CA | 47 | Test-Free | |
| University of Southern Maine | ME | 79 | Test-Free | |
| Washington State University | WA | 83 | Test-Free | |
| Whittier College | CA | 94 | Test-Free | |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | MA | 58 | Test-Free |