ACT/SAT Information

Students applying for Spring, Summer and Fall 2024 may choose to apply without test scores. For more information, visit our FAQ page. 

UofL accepts either ACT (code: 1556) or SAT (code: 1838).

UofL will accept scores from the high school transcript.

UofL will use the highest composite on the ACT. The SAT is converted to an ACT composite score. We do not superscore.  

We recommend that students submit all test scores. Subscores will be used for placement and for determining college readiness in English, reading and math.

UofL will accept the residual ACT test given on our campus. The residual ACT taken at UofL is only accepted as an official score at UofL.

Fee waivers are available for ACT / SAT and other UofL fees.

The University of Louisville is aware of upcoming changes to the format of the ACT which will make the Science Reasoning portion of the test optional. Currently, the only majors that review the Science Reasoning section of the ACT are our Speed School of Engineering programs. For students applying for 2025 terms, the Science Reasoning section will still be reviewed as part of the automatic admission process for engineering applicants. More information regarding applications for future terms will be posted here once available. Please note that UofL remains test optional for all majors, and there are pathways for admission to all of our programs without the ACT or SAT. For more information about test optional policies, please visit https://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/i-am-a-first-time-freshman/admissions-guidelines.