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2025 Best Test Optional Colleges in America

2025 Best Test Optional Colleges in America

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  1. Stanford University

    #1 Best Test Optional Colleges in America. 4 Year, STANFORD, CA. 1314 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars. Featured Review: Alum says My time at Stanford was amazing! The motto "the winds of freedom blow" perfectly encapsulates the expansive educational opportunities from world class professors to accessible professionals to vast... Read 1314 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 4%, Net Price: $17,998, SAT Range: 1510-1580,

  2. Vanderbilt University

    #5 Best Test Optional Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, NASHVILLE, TN. 1384 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says Vanderbilt has been both inspiring and challenging. I’ve had incredible professors, met peers who pushed me to grow, and found academic spaces that truly sparked my curiosity. But beneath the... Read 1384 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 6%, Net Price: $26,689, SAT Range: 1510-1560,

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  4. University of Pennsylvania

    #7 Best Test Optional Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1396 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Graduate Student says Academically, the University of Pennsylvania has exceeded my expectations. The professors are incredibly knowledgeable and accessible, always encouraging students to engage in meaningful discussions... Read 1396 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 6%, Net Price: $26,017, SAT Range: 1500-1570,

  5. Duke University

    #8 Best Test Optional Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, DURHAM, NC. 1236 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says I'm currently admitted to Duke Kunshan University, a joint venture between Duke and Wuhan University. What drew me in was its mission to blend global perspectives with interdisciplinary learning,... Read 1236 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 7%, Net Price: $23,422, SAT Range: 1510-1570,

  6. Pomona College

    #11 Best Test Optional Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, CLAREMONT, CA. 441 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says I love Pomona College. I am heavily involved in the chem and math departments here, and wow, the professors in both departments are incredible. I love them so much. I chose Pomona because I wanted to... Read 441 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 7%, Net Price: $17,423, SAT Range: 1480-1560,

  7. Northwestern University

    #12 Best Test Optional Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, EVANSTON, IL. 1535 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars. Featured Review: Senior says I absolutely loved my time at Northwestern. Looking back as a recent alum, I’m incredibly grateful for the wide range of experiences I had and the exposure to so many different aspects of college... Read 1535 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 7%, Net Price: $23,341, SAT Range: 1490-1560,

  8. Johns Hopkins University

    #16 Best Test Optional Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BALTIMORE, MD. 1436 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars. Featured Review: Graduate Student says My overall experience at Johns Hopkins University has been incredibly enriching. The institution offers a rigorous academic environment that challenges me to think critically, embrace innovation, and... Read 1436 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 8%, Net Price: $22,844, SAT Range: 1530-1580,

  9. University of Chicago

    #19 Best Test Optional Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, CHICAGO, IL. 1334 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Other says Attending the Open House Weekend at the University of Chicago was a positive experience. Read 1334 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 5%, Net Price: $27,979, SAT Range: 1510-1570,

  10. University of Notre Dame

    #20 Best Test Optional Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, NOTRE DAME, IN. 1456 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says Notre Dame has truly felt like a second home. It’s hard to put into words, but there’s something really special about this place. The people are kind, the energy is inspiring, and there’s a shared... Read 1456 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 12%, Net Price: $29,083, SAT Range: 1440-1540,

  11. University of Virginia

    #21 Best Test Optional Colleges in America. 4 Year, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. 2479 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Alum says I had a great experience with my professors and academics, but going here as a first-generation college student was expensive and limiting. My professors were extremely knowledgeable and supportive... Read 2479 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 17%, Net Price: $17,831, SAT Range: 1410-1530,

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