Does Western Kentucky Superscore?
Western Kentucky University's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
NoNo. Western Kentucky does not superscore the SAT; it considers your best single sitting.
ACT superscore
NoNo. Western Kentucky considers your highest single ACT composite rather than an ACT superscore.
Western Kentucky explicitly excludes superscores from its 2026-27 academic scholarship review. Students seeking a score-based award must submit a composite ACT or SAT result, while the published lower award tiers have no test-score requirement.
Source: WKU 2026-27 Academic Scholarships (checked August 2, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Western Kentucky superscore the SAT?
No. Western Kentucky does not superscore the SAT; it considers your best single sitting.
Does Western Kentucky superscore the ACT?
No. Western Kentucky considers your highest single ACT composite rather than an ACT superscore.
Does Western Kentucky require the SAT or ACT?
Western Kentucky offers several 2026-27 academic scholarship tiers based on GPA alone. Its top published merit tier also requires an ACT or SAT composite score. Western Kentucky explicitly excludes superscores from its 2026-27 academic scholarship review. Students seeking a score-based award must submit a composite ACT or SAT result, while the published lower award tiers have no test-score requirement.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Western Kentucky before you apply.
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