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Arizona State University

SAT policy at ASU: the short answer

No. Arizona State University says ACT or SAT scores are not required for general first-year admission. Scores may still be submitted for course placement, as supplemental information, to satisfy an aptitude route, or for programs with higher requirements.

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Reviewed against official sources on September 2, 2026.

Resident marker
1120Published aptitude route
Nonresident marker
1180Published aptitude route
Middle 50%
Not listedNo current CDS range
Minimum
None requiredSAT is one optional aptitude route

No — ASU is test-optional

ASU offers several ways to meet its general aptitude requirement, including GPA, class rank, or an ACT/SAT benchmark. This means the listed SAT scores are alternative qualification routes, not a universal score requirement for every applicant.

Read the numbers correctly

ASU SAT aptitude benchmarks

ASU publishes SAT scores as one way to meet its general first-year aptitude requirement. They are not a middle-50% profile and are not the only route to admission.

Arizona resident benchmark1120
Nonresident benchmark1180

ASU’s 2025–2026 Campus Immersion Common Data Set leaves the SAT percentile table blank, so this page does not invent a current middle-50% range. It uses the university’s current published aptitude benchmarks instead.

Put your result in context

Where does your SAT score sit?

Compare your score with ASU’s published resident and nonresident aptitude benchmarks. These are alternative qualification routes, not an admissions prediction or enrolled-student range.

Enter a total SAT score

Use a score from 400 to 1600, in 10-point steps.

Meets both benchmarks

1180 reaches the nonresident benchmark

This score reaches both listed SAT aptitude benchmarks. Scores remain optional and some degree programs can set higher requirements.

Read the 1180 score guide
Before you send scores

Four details that shape the decision

Benchmarks, not a universal minimum
ASU lists a 1120 SAT aptitude benchmark for Arizona residents and 1180 for nonresidents, but applicants can also qualify through class rank or GPA. Students below a benchmark may receive individual review.
Superscore method not published
The cited general-admission pages do not state an SAT superscoring method. Applicants relying on scores for a specific program should confirm how multiple test dates are evaluated with ASU Admission Services.
Self-report, then send if needed
ASU’s admissions FAQ says applicants can self-report test scores. The first-year instructions also explain how to send scores from ACT or College Board when using them for placement or supplemental review.
Some programs set higher requirements
ASU warns that some degree programs have higher aptitude requirements. A score that meets the general university benchmark may not meet a particular program’s standard.
IQClub planning layer

From an admissions number to a Math plan

A college range tells you where past score submitters landed. It does not tell you which Math skills will move your own score.

  1. 1

    Separate the benchmark from the goal

    ASU publishes 1120 and 1180 as aptitude benchmarks, not as a middle-50% admission range. Start by identifying which residency rule and program requirements apply to you.

  2. 2

    Make the submission decision in context

    Because ASU is test-optional for the stated cycle, compare the score with your transcript and intended major. Submit when it adds evidence; do not treat one number as a substitute for the rest of the application.

  3. 3

    Turn the gap into a Math study list

    Run an IQClub SAT Math diagnostic, rank missed skills by frequency, and retest after focused practice. Use a score target tied to ASU and your program rather than chasing points without a decision rule.

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Fast answers

ASU SAT FAQ

Does ASU require the SAT?
No. ASU says ACT or SAT scores are not required for general first-year admission, although applicants may submit them for placement, supplemental information, or to meet an aptitude route.
What SAT score do you need for ASU?
There is no universal required SAT score. ASU lists 1120 for Arizona residents and 1180 for nonresidents as SAT-based aptitude benchmarks, but GPA and class rank are alternative routes.
What is ASU’s average SAT score?
ASU’s current 2025–2026 Campus Immersion Common Data Set does not report an SAT percentile distribution, so this page does not present a current average or middle-50% range.
Can I apply to ASU without test scores?
Yes. ASU is test-optional for general first-year admission and says scores are not required for merit scholarship consideration, though they may still be useful in some cases.
Can I self-report SAT scores to ASU?
Yes. ASU’s admissions FAQ says applicants can self-report grades and test scores. Applicants may also arrange for official score delivery from the testing agency.
Is a 1200 SAT good for ASU?
A 1200 is above ASU’s listed 1120 resident and 1180 nonresident SAT aptitude benchmarks. Those benchmarks are qualification routes, not guarantees or a current enrolled-student score range.
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