Starting Fall 2026, the University of Miami Will Require SAT or ACT Scores for Admission..
The University of Miami recently announced that standardized test scores will be mandatory for all applicants beginning with Fall 2026 admissions, concluding the temporary test optional policy implemented during the pandemic. Miami joins a growing number of institutions reinstating test score requirements, marking an ongoing shift in college admissions trends.
In its announcement, The University of Miami emphasized that standardized test scores provide valuable insights into a student’s academic readiness and potential for success. This decision reflects a broader reevaluation among universities of how to balance test scores with other components of the application process.
The University of Miami is not alone. A growing number of Institutions now require applicants to submit standardized test scores.
Colleges Reinstating Test Requirements
Here’s a snapshot of schools that have reinstated SAT/ACT requirements:
| Category | College |
|---|---|
| Ivy League Schools | Brown University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Yale University, Cornell (*) |
| Top Private Universities | California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Georgetown University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Vanderbilt University, Stanford University, University of Miami (*) |
| Top Public Universities | Florida State University (FSU), Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Purdue University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), University of Wisconsin-Madison |
(*) To be reinstated Fall 2026
