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Test-Blind Colleges for 2026-27
6 of the 100 most selective colleges we track are test-blind for 2026-27: they do not look at SAT or ACT scores even if you send them.
| School | Future policy | Acceptance rate | SAT middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | No change announced | 11% | |
| University of California-Davis | No change announced | 41.8% | |
| University of California-Irvine | No change announced | 28.6% | |
| University of California-Los Angeles | No change announced | 9% | |
| University of California-San Diego | No change announced | 26.7% | |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | No change announced | 33% |
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Frequently asked questions
What does test-blind mean?
A test-blind college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions at all, even when an applicant submits them. That is different from test-optional, where a submitted score is considered.
Which top colleges are test-blind for 2026-27?
University of California-Berkeley, University of California-Davis, University of California-Irvine, University of California-Los Angeles, University of California-San Diego, and University of California-Santa Barbara.
Acceptance rates and SAT ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. Test policies and deadlines: each school's admissions site, verified for the 2026-27 cycle.
