Lists · 2026–27
20 test-blind US universities: SAT and ACT not considered
20 US universities on the Common App don't consider SAT or ACT scores for 2026–27, even if you send them. Your application is read on your grades, essays and activities.
Updated September 25, 2026
Your plan checks deadlines, fees and tests against the rest of your list.
20 of 20 universities
| University | First deadline | Intl fee | English tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry College | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $50 | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Columbia College Chicago | Rolling | $0 | On its site |
| Laguna College of Art + Design | Rolling | $0 | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Marian University - Indiana | Rolling | $0 | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | On its site |
| Merrimack College | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, Cambridge |
| NewU University | Rolling | $0 | On its site |
| Pennsylvania College of Art & Design | Rolling | $0 | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Pitzer College | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $70 | On its site |
| Regis College | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Cambridge |
| Southwest Baptist University | Rolling | $0 | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| St. Thomas University (FL) | Rolling | $0 | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, Cambridge |
| Stonehill College | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $60 | On its site |
| University of Illinois Springfield | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | On its site |
| University of Indianapolis | Rolling | $0 | TOEFL, IELTS |
| University of San Diego | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $75 | On its site |
| Washington State University | Rolling | $70 | On its site |
| Western Oregon University | Rolling | $0 | On its site |
| Wiley University | Rolling | $0 | On its site |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Download as CSV
Questions
What's the difference between test-blind and test-optional?
Test-optional: scores count if you send them (559 US universities). Test-blind: scores aren't considered at all (20).
Which US universities are test-blind for 2026–27?
Berry College, Cleveland Institute of Art, Columbia College Chicago, Laguna College of Art + Design, Marian University - Indiana, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Merrimack College and NewU University, and 12 more in the table.