Does Cal State Northridge Superscore?
California State University, Northridge's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
N/ACal State Northridge doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
ACT superscore
N/ACal State Northridge doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Cal State Northridge lists SAT and ACT reporting as optional and uses those scores only to help place admitted students in first-year Math and writing courses. The scores are not part of admission, so superscoring does not apply.
Source: California State University, Northridge Admissions (checked August 2, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Cal State Northridge superscore the SAT?
Cal State Northridge doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does Cal State Northridge superscore the ACT?
Cal State Northridge doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does Cal State Northridge require the SAT or ACT?
Cal State Northridge doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. Cal State Northridge lists SAT and ACT reporting as optional and uses those scores only to help place admitted students in first-year Math and writing courses. The scores are not part of admission, so superscoring does not apply.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Cal State Northridge before you apply.
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Cal State Northridge 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.