Does Northern Illinois Superscore?
Northern Illinois University's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
N/ANorthern Illinois doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
ACT superscore
N/ANorthern Illinois doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
NIU guarantees general admission to applicants with at least a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA. Certain competitive scholarships outside its general merit process may still ask for an ACT or SAT result.
Source: NIU Test-Free Admissions (checked August 3, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Northern Illinois superscore the SAT?
Northern Illinois doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does Northern Illinois superscore the ACT?
Northern Illinois doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does Northern Illinois require the SAT or ACT?
Northern Illinois does not consider SAT or ACT scores for general admission or merit scholarships and instead evaluates a student's high school GPA. NIU guarantees general admission to applicants with at least a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA. Certain competitive scholarships outside its general merit process may still ask for an ACT or SAT result.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Northern Illinois before you apply.
Test-free doesn't mean scholarship-free.
Northern Illinois 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.