Does San José State Superscore?
San José State University's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
N/ASan José State doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
ACT superscore
N/ASan José State doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
San José State is test-free for admission because the CSU system has eliminated SAT and ACT scores from undergraduate admission consideration. SJSU still encourages admitted students to submit scores as one of several measures for Math and English course placement.
Source: San José State University Admissions (checked August 2, 2026)
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Common questions
Does San José State superscore the SAT?
San José State doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does San José State superscore the ACT?
San José State doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does San José State require the SAT or ACT?
San José State doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. San José State is test-free for admission because the CSU system has eliminated SAT and ACT scores from undergraduate admission consideration. SJSU still encourages admitted students to submit scores as one of several measures for Math and English course placement.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with San José State before you apply.
Test-free doesn't mean scholarship-free.
San José State 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.