Does UC Santa Cruz Superscore?
University of California, Santa Cruz's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
N/AUC Santa Cruz doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
ACT superscore
N/AUC Santa Cruz doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
UC Santa Cruz does not use SAT or ACT scores in comprehensive review or selection. Scores may still satisfy the area B English requirement in the A-G course pattern or the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement.
Source: UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate Admissions (checked August 2, 2026)
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Common questions
Does UC Santa Cruz superscore the SAT?
UC Santa Cruz doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does UC Santa Cruz superscore the ACT?
UC Santa Cruz doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.
Does UC Santa Cruz require the SAT or ACT?
UC Santa Cruz doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. UC Santa Cruz does not use SAT or ACT scores in comprehensive review or selection. Scores may still satisfy the area B English requirement in the A-G course pattern or the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with UC Santa Cruz before you apply.
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