Does UC Davis Superscore?

University of California, Davis's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.

SAT superscore

N/A

UC Davis doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.

ACT superscore

N/A

UC Davis doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.

Scores not considered

UC Davis does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission decisions or scholarship awards. Applicants may report scores after submitting the UC application, but those results are limited to minimum-eligibility alternatives and course placement.

Source: UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions (checked August 2, 2026)

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Common questions

Does UC Davis superscore the SAT?

UC Davis doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.

Does UC Davis superscore the ACT?

UC Davis doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.

Does UC Davis require the SAT or ACT?

UC Davis doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. UC Davis does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission decisions or scholarship awards. Applicants may report scores after submitting the UC application, but those results are limited to minimum-eligibility alternatives and course placement.

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

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