Does UC San Diego Superscore?
University of California, San Diego's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
N/AUC San Diego doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
ACT superscore
N/AUC San Diego doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
UC San Diego does not use SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship decisions. Submitted scores can still serve as an alternate way to meet minimum eligibility requirements or help with course placement after enrollment.
Source: UC San Diego Undergraduate Admissions (checked August 2, 2026)
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Common questions
Does UC San Diego superscore the SAT?
UC San Diego doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does UC San Diego superscore the ACT?
UC San Diego doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does UC San Diego require the SAT or ACT?
UC San Diego doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. UC San Diego does not use SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship decisions. Submitted scores can still serve as 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 San Diego before you apply.
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UC San Diego 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.