Does UC Riverside Superscore?
University of California, Riverside's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
N/AUC Riverside doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
ACT superscore
N/AUC Riverside doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
UC Riverside does not consider SAT or ACT scores when making admission decisions or awarding scholarships. Submitted scores may still provide an alternate way to meet minimum eligibility requirements or help with course placement after enrollment.
Source: UC Riverside Undergraduate Admissions (checked August 2, 2026)
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Common questions
Does UC Riverside superscore the SAT?
UC Riverside doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does UC Riverside superscore the ACT?
UC Riverside doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does UC Riverside require the SAT or ACT?
UC Riverside doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. UC Riverside does not consider SAT or ACT scores when making admission decisions or awarding scholarships. Submitted scores may still provide an alternate way to meet minimum eligibility requirements or help with course placement after enrollment.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with UC Riverside before you apply.
Test-free doesn't mean scholarship-free.
UC Riverside 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.