Does Nevada Reno Superscore?
University of Nevada, Reno's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
YesYes. Nevada Reno superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
ACT superscore
YesYes. Nevada Reno superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Nevada Reno lets incoming freshmen request that a superscore be used for its Western Undergraduate Exchange award, whose current test pathways require a 24 ACT or 1160 SAT. WUE recipients may also qualify for the university's renewable $8,000-per-year Presidential Scholarship.
Source: Nevada Reno WUE Scholarship (checked August 3, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Nevada Reno superscore the SAT?
Yes. Nevada Reno superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
Does Nevada Reno superscore the ACT?
Yes. Nevada Reno superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Does Nevada Reno require the SAT or ACT?
Nevada Reno does not require an ACT or SAT score for admission, but scores are required for most first-year scholarships and can also help with course placement. Nevada Reno lets incoming freshmen request that a superscore be used for its Western Undergraduate Exchange award, whose current test pathways require a 24 ACT or 1160 SAT. WUE recipients may also qualify for the university's renewable $8,000-per-year Presidential Scholarship.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Nevada Reno before you apply.
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