Does UT Austin Superscore?
University of Texas at Austin's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
NoNo. UT Austin does not superscore the SAT; it considers your best single sitting.
ACT superscore
NoNo. UT Austin considers your highest single ACT composite rather than an ACT superscore.
UT Austin considers the highest score from a single sitting rather than combining sections across dates. ACT Science is optional.
Source: UT Austin admissions FAQ (checked September 25, 2026)
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Common questions
Does UT Austin superscore the SAT?
No. UT Austin does not superscore the SAT; it considers your best single sitting.
Does UT Austin superscore the ACT?
No. UT Austin considers your highest single ACT composite rather than an ACT superscore.
Does UT Austin require the SAT or ACT?
UT Austin requires an SAT, ACT, or CLT score from first-year applicants. UT Austin considers the highest score from a single sitting rather than combining sections across dates. ACT Science is optional.
Checked against UT Austin's published admissions guidance for 2026–27. Testing policies change. Confirm with UT Austin before you apply.
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