Is UT Austin test optional?
UT Austin test policy, fall 2027 applicants
- Classic Learning Test (CLT) · An official score satisfies the requirementAccepted
- SAT Essay and ACT WritingNot required
- ACT Science section · Scores with or without it are treated equallyOptional
- UT score codes · SAT and ACTSAT 6882, ACT 4240
- Self-reporting · Allowed in MyStatus once you’ve requested your scoresOfficial scores still needed
- Test rule for top 5% Texas studentsNot posted
Is UT Austin test optional?No. Your application needs an official score.
UT’s freshman page and FAQ list an official SAT or ACT score as part of a complete application, and an official CLT score counts in their place. No score alone guarantees admission outside automatic admission.
Do I need the SAT Essay or ACT Writing?No.
UT doesn’t require them, the ACT Science section, or SAT Subject Tests. A qualifying writing score can still earn credit for RHE 306 later, and sending it doesn’t affect admission.
Do top 5% students need a score?UT doesn’t post a separate rule.
Texas students in the top 5% of their class are admitted automatically for summer/fall 2027, but UT’s requirements list one official score for every freshman applicant and name no exception. To confirm, ask Undergraduate Admissions: 512-475-7399.
Applicants who finished non-traditional secondary school, such as homeschooling, are admitted automatically with an SAT composite of 1570 or higher or an ACT composite of 36.
How do I send scores?Ask the testing agency to send them with UT’s code.
Use SAT code 6882 or ACT code 4240. UT doesn’t list a CLT code, so ask Admissions. Applications are due Oct 15 for Early Action and Dec 1 for regular decision.
SourcesUT Admissions and Student Testing Services
Checked November 12, 2026. Rules come from UT Admissions’ freshman, FAQ, and review pages. Writing-credit details come from Student Testing Services.