Does Providence Superscore?

Providence College's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.

SAT superscore

Yes

Yes. Providence superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.

ACT superscore

No

No. Providence does not create a new ACT superscore composite, though it considers the highest subscores from each ACT section.

Test-optional; SAT superscored, ACT composite not superscoredMid-50% SAT: 13101420

Providence superscores the SAT but uses the highest ACT section subscores without calculating a new ACT composite. Its published Class of 2029 ranges for score submitters were 1310–1420 SAT and 29–33 ACT.

Source: Providence College Standardized Testing (checked August 3, 2026)

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Common questions

Does Providence superscore the SAT?

Yes. Providence superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.

Does Providence superscore the ACT?

No. Providence does not create a new ACT superscore composite, though it considers the highest subscores from each ACT section.

Does Providence require the SAT or ACT?

Providence does not require undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores and gives test-optional applicants full consideration for admission and merit scholarships. Providence superscores the SAT but uses the highest ACT section subscores without calculating a new ACT composite. Its published Class of 2029 ranges for score submitters were 1310–1420 SAT and 29–33 ACT.

Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Providence before you apply.

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