Does Western Michigan Superscore?
Western Michigan University's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
YesYes. Western Michigan superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
ACT superscore
YesYes. Western Michigan superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Applicants who choose score review should report every test date. Western Michigan uses the highest subscores from those dates to calculate a new SAT total or ACT composite, and submitted scores can only help when they strengthen the application.
Source: WMU Testing Policy (checked August 3, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Western Michigan superscore the SAT?
Yes. Western Michigan superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
Does Western Michigan superscore the ACT?
Yes. Western Michigan superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Does Western Michigan require the SAT or ACT?
Western Michigan makes ACT and SAT submission optional for both admission and Office of Admissions scholarship consideration. Applicants who choose score review should report every test date. Western Michigan uses the highest subscores from those dates to calculate a new SAT total or ACT composite, and submitted scores can only help when they strengthen the application.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Western Michigan before you apply.
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