Test-optional colleges in Washington

These colleges told the U.S. Department of Education that SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission (College Scorecard, 2024–25). Policies change and can differ for international applicants, scholarships or specific programs, so confirm on each college's admissions page.

Colleges (21)

Test-optional colleges in Washington
CollegeFederal test policySAT middle 50%ACT middle 50%
Central Washington UniversityNeither required nor recommended——
DigiPen Institute of TechnologyConsidered but not required1150–140027–29
Eastern Washington UniversityNeither required nor recommended——
Gonzaga UniversityConsidered but not required1190–138027–31
Great Northern UniversityNeither required nor recommended——
Northwest College of Art & DesignNeither required nor recommended——
Northwest UniversityConsidered but not required1040–1350—
Pacific Lutheran UniversityConsidered but not required1040–126022–28
Saint Martin's UniversityConsidered but not required1025–123016–20
Seattle Pacific UniversityNeither required nor recommended——
Seattle UniversityConsidered but not required1200–143023–30
The Evergreen State CollegeConsidered but not required1035–125323–29
University of Puget SoundConsidered but not required1170–138027–31
University of Washington-Bothell CampusConsidered but not required——
University of Washington-Seattle CampusNeither required nor recommended——
University of Washington-Tacoma CampusNeither required nor recommended——
Washington State UniversityNeither required nor recommended——
Western Washington UniversityConsidered but not required1150–139024–31
Whitman CollegeConsidered but not required1310–148029–33
Whitworth UniversityConsidered but not required1090–133021–29
Whitworth University-Adult Degree ProgramsNeither required nor recommended——

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, admissions test requirements and SAT/ACT percentiles, 2024–25. Cost and aid in Washington · SAT guide · ACT guide