Does Cal State LA Superscore?
California State University, Los Angeles's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
Cal State LA doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
ACT superscore
Cal State LA doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Cal State LA permanently excludes ACT and SAT exams from admission eligibility. First-year review instead starts with the 15-unit A-G course pattern and a qualifying A-G GPA, while scores from admitted students may be used only for Math or English placement.
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Common questions
Does Cal State LA superscore the SAT?
Cal State LA doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does Cal State LA superscore the ACT?
Cal State LA doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does Cal State LA require the SAT or ACT?
Cal State LA doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. Cal State LA permanently excludes ACT and SAT exams from admission eligibility. First-year review instead starts with the 15-unit A-G course pattern and a qualifying A-G GPA, while scores from admitted students may be used only for Math or English placement.
Test-free doesn't mean scholarship-free.
Cal State LA does not use SAT or ACT scores in its admission review. Independent scholarships set their own rules and may look at grades, activities, service, essays, or test scores. Award Scholar matches you with the ones you actually qualify for and writes the essays. It's free.