Does Cal State San Marcos Superscore?
California State University San Marcos's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
Cal State San Marcos doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
ACT superscore
Cal State San Marcos doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Cal State San Marcos does not consider SAT or ACT exams when determining admission eligibility. Its published criteria instead require high school completion, the 15-unit A-G course pattern with grades of C- or higher, and a qualifying A-G GPA; impacted majors may add requirements.
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Common questions
Does Cal State San Marcos superscore the SAT?
Cal State San Marcos doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does Cal State San Marcos superscore the ACT?
Cal State San Marcos doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does Cal State San Marcos require the SAT or ACT?
Cal State San Marcos doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. Cal State San Marcos does not consider SAT or ACT exams when determining admission eligibility. Its published criteria instead require high school completion, the 15-unit A-G course pattern with grades of C- or higher, and a qualifying A-G GPA; impacted majors may add requirements.
Test-free doesn't mean scholarship-free.
Cal State San Marcos 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.