Does UC Irvine Superscore?
University of California, Irvine's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
N/AUC Irvine doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
ACT superscore
N/AUC Irvine doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
UC Irvine excludes SAT and ACT scores from admission and scholarship review. After a student enrolls, submitted exam results may still be used for class placement or to satisfy certain graduation requirements.
Source: UC Irvine Undergraduate Admissions (checked August 2, 2026)
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Common questions
Does UC Irvine superscore the SAT?
UC Irvine doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does UC Irvine superscore the ACT?
UC Irvine doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does UC Irvine require the SAT or ACT?
UC Irvine doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. UC Irvine excludes SAT and ACT scores from admission and scholarship review. After a student enrolls, submitted exam results may still be used for class placement or to satisfy certain graduation requirements.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with UC Irvine before you apply.
Test-free doesn't mean scholarship-free.
UC Irvine 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.