{"answer":"23 public universities take the Classic Learning Test, or CLT. They sit in seven states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico and Oklahoma. At 13 of them a test score is required, so the CLT is one way to meet that rule.","as_of":"October 2026","date":"2026-10-15","dek":"The table gives each school, its test rule for 2026, and the page that names the CLT. It covers public schools only, and a school is here only if its own page names the test.","faq":[{"a":"23 public universities take the Classic Learning Test, or CLT. They sit in seven states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico and Oklahoma.","q":"Which public universities take the Classic Learning Test?"},{"a":"Taking a test is not the same as requiring one.","q":"Does taking the CLT mean the school requires a test?"},{"a":"A student applying for fall 2026 cannot use the CLT at these campuses yet.","q":"Can my student use the CLT at a Georgia public university for fall 2026?"}],"findings":[{"h":"Florida's public universities require a score, and the CLT counts.","p":"All 6 Florida schools in the table require a test score. Each one names the CLT. The University of Florida says it plainly: \"UF has no test preference. We superscore the SAT, ACT and CLT.\" The other Florida campuses in the table say the same."},{"h":"Georgia starts taking the CLT with fall 2027.","p":"The 7 Georgia schools in the table take the CLT beginning fall 2027. That is the state system's own rule. 5 of them require a test score now. A student applying for fall 2026 cannot use the CLT at these campuses yet."},{"h":"Where a score is optional, the CLT is one more way to send one.","p":"10 of these schools are test-optional. They include the University of Arkansas, the University of Iowa, Iowa State and the University of Oklahoma. Read the words closely. Arkansas Tech names the CLT for course placement, not for getting in: students admitted without scores \"must submit either ACT, SAT, CLT, or ACCUPLACER scores for placement purposes.\""}],"license":"CC BY 4.0 \u2014 quote with attribution to Test Prep Gurus (High School Reach)","method":"The rows come from Reach's 2026 Public University Test Policy Report. It holds each school's own admissions page, its rule for 2026, and a line quoted from that page. The report covers 226 public universities, and these 23 are the ones whose page names the CLT. Rows are grouped by state, with the schools that require a score first. A school whose page does not name the test is not in the table, and that is not proof it says no.","question":"Which public universities accept the Classic Learning Test in 2026?","related":[{"label":"Public university test policy, all 50 states","url":"/test-policy"},{"label":"Do test scores still matter?","url":"/test-scores"},{"label":"Which private colleges require the SAT or ACT in 2026?","url":"/research/private-college-test-policy-2026"},{"label":"SAT or ACT: which test fits your student","url":"https://www.prepgurus.com/sat-vs-act"}],"sections":[{"h2":"Where the CLT is accepted","paragraphs":["The CLT turns up at public schools in seven states. In Arkansas, Iowa, New Mexico and Oklahoma it sits beside the SAT and the ACT, on pages that make testing optional. In Florida, and at Purdue in Indiana, a score is required and the CLT counts as one.","The report covers 226 public universities. The 23 here are the ones whose own page names the CLT. This is a small, regional option, not a national one."]},{"h2":"What taking the CLT does and does not mean","paragraphs":["Taking a test is not the same as requiring one. At 13 of these schools a score is required, so the CLT is one way to meet the rule. At the other 10 a score is optional. There the CLT is just one more test the school will read.","Two limits sit inside the table. Georgia's schools start with fall 2027, which is after the fall 2026 class applies. And a page can name a test for course placement, not for getting in, the way Arkansas Tech's does."]},{"h2":"What a family should do with this","paragraphs":["If your student has taken the CLT, find the school in the table. Open its page and read the rule for the year on the application. A rule that starts in fall 2027 does nothing for a fall 2026 form.","If the school requires a score, the CLT is one option beside the SAT and the ACT, not a swap for them. And if your student is not applying in these seven states, the CLT has no part in the plan. The SAT or the ACT is the test to prepare for."]}],"slug":"public-universities-that-accept-the-clt","sources":[{"label":"Reach: 2026 Public University Test Policy Report","url":"https://highschoolreach.com/test-policy"},{"label":"University System of Georgia admission requirements, 2025-26 through 2027-28","url":"https://www.usg.edu/announcements/usg-admission-requirements-for-academic-years-2025-26-2026-27-2027-28/"},{"label":"University of Florida first-year application requirements","url":"https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/freshman"},{"label":"Arkansas Tech University admission requirements","url":"https://www.atu.edu/admissions/requirements.php"}],"tables":[{"columns":[{"fmt":"str","key":"state","label":"State"},{"fmt":"str","key":"university","label":"University"},{"fmt":"str","key":"policy","label":"Test rule for 2026"},{"fmt":"str","key":"clt","label":"Accepts the CLT"},{"fmt":"url","key":"source_url","label":"The university's page"}],"h2":"Every public university whose page names the Classic Learning Test","intro":"Grouped by state, with the universities that require a test score first.","link_base":"/test-policy/","note":"These are the public universities in Reach's 2026 Public University Test Policy Report whose own admissions page names the Classic Learning Test, out of 226 universities in the report. The rule is the one for first-year applicants in 2026. Georgia's rows take effect for fall 2027, not for the fall 2026 class. A university that is not in the table did not name the test on its page, which is not the same as refusing it.","rows":[{"clt":"yes","policy":"required","quote":"The University will only accept the ACT, SAT, CLT, and ACCUPLACER for admissions decisions.","slug":"arkansas","source_url":"https://ualr.edu/admissions/freshmen/","state":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","university":"University of Arkansas at Little Rock","url":"/test-policy/arkansas"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"optional","quote":"Please note, first-time students admitted without test scores must submit either ACT, SAT, CLT, or ACCUPLACER scores for placement purposes prior to registration.","slug":"arkansas","source_url":"https://www.atu.edu/admissions/requirements.php","state":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","university":"Arkansas Tech University","url":"/test-policy/arkansas"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"optional","quote":"The University of Arkansas offers a test-optional application for admission for students with a 3.2 GPA or higher.","slug":"arkansas","source_url":"https://admissions.uark.edu/apply/test-scores-and-applying.php","state":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","university":"University of Arkansas","url":"/test-policy/arkansas"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"optional","quote":"Although we are not requiring you to submit ACT/SAT/CLT scores for admission consideration if you have a 3.0 GPA, you may submit scores so we can get to know you better.","slug":"arkansas","source_url":"https://uca.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/","state":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","university":"University of Central Arkansas","url":"/test-policy/arkansas"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"required","quote":"Florida Atlantic University is subject to Florida Board of Governors admissions regulation 6.002","slug":"florida","source_url":"https://www.fau.edu/admissions/freshman/","state":"Florida","state_slug":"florida","university":"Florida Atlantic University","url":"/test-policy/florida"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"required","quote":"SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores are required for first time in college applicants.","slug":"florida","source_url":"https://admissions.fiu.edu/admission-standards/index.html","state":"Florida","state_slug":"florida","university":"Florida International University","url":"/test-policy/florida"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"required","quote":"At least one test score must be submitted before the material deadline","slug":"florida","source_url":"https://admissions.fsu.edu/node/586","state":"Florida","state_slug":"florida","university":"Florida State University","url":"/test-policy/florida"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"required","quote":"Official Standardized Test Scores from either SAT [code: 5233], ACT [code: 0735], or CLT","slug":"florida","source_url":"https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/freshman/","state":"Florida","state_slug":"florida","university":"University of Central Florida","url":"/test-policy/florida"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"required","quote":"UF has no test preference. We superscore the SAT, ACT and CLT.","slug":"florida","source_url":"https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/freshman","state":"Florida","state_slug":"florida","university":"University of Florida","url":"/test-policy/florida"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"required","quote":"USF requires freshman applicants to submit official results for at least one college entrance exam (SAT, ACT or CLT).","slug":"florida","source_url":"https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/academic-requirements.aspx","state":"Florida","state_slug":"florida","university":"University of South Florida","url":"/test-policy/florida"},{"clt":"yes (beginning fall 2027)","policy":"required","quote":"SAT or ACT scores will be required for: University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, Augusta University, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia College & State University.","slug":"georgia","source_url":"https://www.usg.edu/announcements/usg-admission-requirements-for-academic-years-2025-26-2026-27-2027-28/","state":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","university":"Augusta University","url":"/test-policy/georgia"},{"clt":"yes (beginning fall 2027)","policy":"required","quote":"SAT or ACT scores will be required for: University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, Augusta University, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia College & State University.","slug":"georgia","source_url":"https://www.usg.edu/announcements/usg-admission-requirements-for-academic-years-2025-26-2026-27-2027-28/","state":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","university":"Georgia College & State University","url":"/test-policy/georgia"},{"clt":"yes (beginning fall 2027)","policy":"required","quote":"SAT or ACT scores will be required for: University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, Augusta University, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia College & State University.","slug":"georgia","source_url":"https://www.usg.edu/announcements/usg-admission-requirements-for-academic-years-2025-26-2026-27-2027-28/","state":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","university":"Georgia Southern University","url":"/test-policy/georgia"},{"clt":"yes (beginning fall 2027, per usg's clt-substitution policy)","policy":"required","quote":"If you're applying to Georgia State's Atlanta Campus you'll need to submit SAT or ACT scores along with your application.","slug":"georgia","source_url":"https://admissions.gsu.edu/bachelors-degree/understanding-test-requirements-freshman-index/","state":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","university":"Georgia State University","url":"/test-policy/georgia"},{"clt":"yes (beginning fall 2027)","policy":"required","quote":"SAT or ACT scores will be required for: University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, Augusta University, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia College & State University.","slug":"georgia","source_url":"https://www.usg.edu/announcements/usg-admission-requirements-for-academic-years-2025-26-2026-27-2027-28/","state":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","university":"Kennesaw State University","url":"/test-policy/georgia"},{"clt":"yes (beginning fall 2027)","policy":"optional","quote":"All other institutions may require test scores based on the applicant's high school grade point average.","slug":"georgia","source_url":"https://www.usg.edu/announcements/usg-admission-requirements-for-academic-years-2025-26-2026-27-2027-28/","state":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","university":"University of West Georgia","url":"/test-policy/georgia"},{"clt":"yes (beginning fall 2027)","policy":"optional","quote":"All other institutions may require test scores based on the applicant's high school grade point average.","slug":"georgia","source_url":"https://www.usg.edu/announcements/usg-admission-requirements-for-academic-years-2025-26-2026-27-2027-28/","state":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","university":"Valdosta State University","url":"/test-policy/georgia"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"required","quote":"Purdue University is test expected, meaning we expect applicants to submit SAT, ACT or CLT scores.","slug":"indiana","source_url":"https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/counselors/newsletter-know.php","state":"Indiana","state_slug":"indiana","university":"Purdue University (West Lafayette)","url":"/test-policy/indiana"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"optional","quote":"Ball State University is a test-optional institution, which means you decide whether you want to provide your SAT, ACT, and/or CLT scores","slug":"indiana","source_url":"https://www.bsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply-now/test-information","state":"Indiana","state_slug":"indiana","university":"Ball State University","url":"/test-policy/indiana"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"optional","quote":"Iowa State is test-optional for first-year applicants. Students may choose whether to self-report their ACT, SAT, or CLT scores when applying for admission.","slug":"iowa","source_url":"https://www.iastate.edu/admission-and-aid/admissions/first-year-students","state":"Iowa","state_slug":"iowa","university":"Iowa State University","url":"/test-policy/iowa"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"optional","quote":"The University of Iowa is test-optional for general admission (though program-specific requirements may apply)","slug":"iowa","source_url":"https://admissions.uiowa.edu/apply/how-apply/first-year-admissions","state":"Iowa","state_slug":"iowa","university":"University of Iowa","url":"/test-policy/iowa"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"optional","quote":"Standardized scores (ACT, SAT or CLT) are not required to be considered for admission but may be helpful in some cases.","slug":"new-mexico","source_url":"https://admissions.unm.edu/future-students/freshmen/admission-requirements.html","state":"New Mexico","state_slug":"new-mexico","university":"University of New Mexico","url":"/test-policy/new-mexico"},{"clt":"yes","policy":"optional","quote":"Submitting scores from the ACT, SAT, or CLT is optional for admission.","slug":"oklahoma","source_url":"https://www.ou.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/requirements-factors/test-scores","state":"Oklahoma","state_slug":"oklahoma","university":"University of Oklahoma","url":"/test-policy/oklahoma"}]}],"title":"The Public Universities That Accept the Classic Learning Test in 2026","updated":null,"url":"https://highschoolreach.com/research/public-universities-that-accept-the-clt"}