CalArts SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 1160–1350 (based on recent admissions data for enrolled students)
• Average Score: Approximately 1250, reflecting the midpoint of admitted students at CalArts
• Percentile: Scores in the 75th percentile often fall around 1350, indicating a strong academic profile

Key Points:

• SAT/ACT scores are optional at California Institute of the Arts, as the school has adopted a test-optional policy for admissions.
• Scores, when submitted, are evaluated as part of a holistic review, alongside portfolios, essays, and extracurricular achievements at CalArts.
• CalArts does practice superscoring for the SAT, meaning the highest section scores across multiple test dates are combined for evaluation.
• Alternatives such as AP or IB test scores may be considered to demonstrate academic strength if SAT scores are not submitted.
• For competitive applications, aiming for an SAT score of 1300 or higher is recommended to align with the upper range of admitted students at California Institute of the Arts.