Does Cal State Bakersfield Superscore?
California State University, Bakersfield's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
N/ACal State Bakersfield doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
ACT superscore
N/ACal State Bakersfield doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Cal State Bakersfield excludes SAT and ACT exams from admission eligibility, so superscoring does not apply. Its published first-year thresholds use A-G coursework and GPA, while scores from admitted students may be used only for mathematics and written communication placement.
Source: Cal State Bakersfield Admissions (checked August 2, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Cal State Bakersfield superscore the SAT?
Cal State Bakersfield doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does Cal State Bakersfield superscore the ACT?
Cal State Bakersfield doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does Cal State Bakersfield require the SAT or ACT?
Cal State Bakersfield doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. Cal State Bakersfield excludes SAT and ACT exams from admission eligibility, so superscoring does not apply. Its published first-year thresholds use A-G coursework and GPA, while scores from admitted students may be used only for mathematics and written communication placement.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Cal State Bakersfield before you apply.
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