By the Classic Test Prep Team · Last updated: September 2026
More than 350 colleges and universities–and counting–accept the CLT as an alternative for the SAT or ACT. This includes seven state university systems (Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, North Carolina, and Texas) and (in fall 2027) the U.S. Military Service Academies. Certain partner colleges also tie scholarship thresholds directly to certain CLT scores.
Florida: all 12 public universities and most state colleges accept the CLT. Notably, CLT scores also count toward Bright Futures scholarships (FAS/FMS tiers).
Arkansas: all public universities now accept the CLT, from the University of Arkansas flagship through the ASU system and two-year campuses. Acceptance was mandated by the Arkansas ACCESS Act, signed in March 2025. In a separate decision that came in March 2026, the Legislative Council approved a contract worth up to $12 million to offer the CLT in Arkansas high schools through 2030.
Georgia: In February 2026 the Board of Regents voted to accept the CLT at 24 of its 26 institutions beginning with fall 2027 admissions. It is important to note that UGA and Georgia Tech are not yet included, as the Board wants to see the initial results first.
Indiana: legislation enacted in March 2026 requires public universities to consider CLT scores equally with SAT/ACT.
Iowa: Iowa’s public universities, the University of Iowa, Iowa State, and the University of Northern Iowa, now each accept the CLT.
North Carolina: the UNC System’s board approved the CLT as an SAT/ACT alternative beginning with fall 2027 admissions for applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Texas (July 2026): the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board voted on July 22, 2026 to let public colleges and universities consider CLT scores in admission decisions for students outside automatic admission. Formal rule amendments are expected by January 2028, ahead of the fall 2028 application cycle; University of Austin, West Texas A&M, and 20+ private colleges already appear in the directory. UT Austin now also states that “Official Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores sent from the testing agency will satisfy” its ACT/SAT score requirement.
The list below reproduces CLT’s official partner directory (cltexam.com/colleges) as of September 2026.
Alabama (4): Faulkner University, Kingdom College, Samford University, University of Mobile
Alaska (1): Alaska Bible College
Arizona (3): Arizona Christian University, Grand Canyon University, International Baptist College & Seminary
Arkansas (32): Arkansas State University, ASU–Mid-South, ASU–Newport, ASU–Three Rivers, ASU–Beebe, Arkansas Tech University, Central Baptist College, Crowley’s Ridge College, Ecclesia College, Harding University, Henderson State University, John Brown University, National Park College, Northwest Arkansas Community College, Ouachita Baptist University, Southern Arkansas University, Southern Arkansas University Tech, University of Arkansas, U of A Northark, UA–East Arkansas Community College, UA–Fort Smith, UA–Pulaski Technical College, UA Community College at Morrilton, UA Grantham, UA Hope-Texarkana, UA Rich Mountain, UA at Little Rock, UA at Pine Bluff, UA at Monticello, University of Central Arkansas, University of the Ozarks, Williams Baptist University
California (15): Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, California Baptist University, College for All, Hildegard College, John Paul the Great Catholic University, Pepperdine University, San Diego Christian College, Simpson University, The Master’s University, Thomas Aquinas College (California), Thrive College, Vanguard University, Westmont College, Zaytuna College
Colorado (2): U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Christian University
Connecticut (1): Holy Apostles College
Washington, DC (1): Catholic University of America
Florida (54): Ave Maria University, Baptist University of Florida, Beacon College, Broward College, Chipola College, Christ College, Christian Leaders Institute, Daytona Beach Christian University, Daytona State College, Eastern Florida State College, Flagler College, Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida College, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Florida Polytechnic University, Florida SouthWestern State College, Florida Southern College, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Florida State University, Gulf Coast State College, Indian River State College, Jacksonville University, Lynn University, Miami Dade College, Millennia Atlantic University, New College of Florida, Northwest Florida State College, Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola State College, Reformation Bible College, Saint Leo University, Santa Fe College, Seminole State College, Southeastern University, St. Johns River State College, St. Petersburg College, St. Thomas University, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Stetson University, Trinity Baptist College, Trinity College of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of North Florida, University of South Florida, University of West Florida, Valencia College, Warner University, Word of Life Bible Institute
Georgia (18): Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Brewton-Parker College, College of Coastal Georgia, Columbus State University, Covenant College, Emmanuel University, Georgia College & State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, Global U, Impact 360, Kennesaw State University, Shorter University, South Georgia State College, Truett McConnell University, University of North Georgia, University of Toccoa Falls, Valdosta State University
Iowa (8): Briar Cliff University, Dordt University, Emmaus University, Faith Baptist Bible College, Iowa State University, Loras College, Northwestern College, University of Iowa
Idaho (3): Boise Bible College, New Saint Andrews College, Northwest Nazarene University
Illinois (10): Concordia University Chicago, Elmhurst University, Greenville University, Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, Judson University, North Central College, Olivet Nazarene University, Trinity Christian College, Trinity International University, Wheaton College
Indiana (23): Anderson University, Bethel University, DePauw University, Grace College, Holy Cross College, Huntington University, Indiana Baptist College, Indiana State University, IU Bloomington, IU Columbus, IU East, IU Fort Wayne, IU Indianapolis, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, IU Southeast, Indiana Wesleyan University, Purdue University, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Taylor University, Union Bible College, University of Saint Francis
Kansas (7): Barclay College, Benedictine College, Central Christian College of Kansas, Manhattan Christian College, Newman University, St. Mary’s College of Kansas, Sterling College
Kentucky (7): Asbury University, Boyce College, Georgetown College, Kentucky Mountain Bible College, Spalding University, Thomas More University, Trinity College of Louisville
Louisiana (2): Louisiana Christian University, Southern University and A&M College
Massachusetts (3): Gordon College, Sattler College, Thomas Aquinas College (New England)
Maryland (3): Mount St. Mary’s University, St. John’s College (Annapolis), U.S. Naval Academy
Maine (1): Faith Bible College International
Michigan (11): Adrian College, Calvin University, Concordia University Ann Arbor, Cornerstone University, Grace Christian University, Great Lakes Christian College, Hillsdale College, Hope College, Kuyper College, Rochester Christian University, Spring Arbor University
Minnesota (9): Bethany Lutheran College, Bethel University, Bethlehem College and Seminary, Crown College, Free Lutheran Bible College, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, St. Olaf College, University of Northwestern–St. Paul, University of St. Thomas (Catholic Studies)
Missouri (11): Brookes Bible College, Calvary University, Central Christian College of the Bible, College of the Ozarks, Evangel University, Hannibal-LaGrange University, Missouri Baptist University, Ozark Christian College, Southwest Baptist University, Spurgeon College, St. Louis Christian College
Mississippi (5): Belhaven University, Blue Mountain Christian University, Mississippi Christian University, Southeastern Baptist College, William Carey University
Montana (2): Carroll College, Montana Christian College
North Carolina (23): Appalachian State University, Belmont Abbey College, Campbell University, Carolina Christian College, Fayetteville State University, Gardner-Webb University, High Point University, Judson College at Southeastern, Lumbee River Christian College, Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Montreat College, New Aberdeen College, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina State University, Thales College, The Excel College, UNC Asheville, UNC Wilmington, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, Western Carolina University, Wingate University, Winston-Salem State University
North Dakota (2): Trinity Bible College, University of Mary
Nebraska (1): Concordia University Nebraska
New Hampshire (1): Thomas More College of the Liberal Arts
New Mexico (2): St. John’s College (Santa Fe), University of New Mexico
New York (4): Houghton University, Keuka College, Roberts Wesleyan College, U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Ohio (13): Allegheny Wesleyan College, Ashland University, Cedarville University, College of St. Joseph the Worker, Franciscan University of Steubenville, God’s Bible School & College, Hiram College, Malone University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio Christian University, Revere Bible College, Rosedale Bible College, Walsh University
Oklahoma (8): Herbert W. Armstrong College, Oklahoma Baptist University, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Oral Roberts University, Southern Nazarene University, University of Tulsa, University of Oklahoma
Oregon (4): Bushnell University, Corban University, George Fox University, Gutenberg College
Pennsylvania (12): Cairn University, Duquesne University, Eastern University, Geneva College, Grove City College, Lancaster Bible College, Messiah University, Mount Aloysius College, Neumann University, Penn View Bible Institute, Saint Francis University, Saint Vincent College
South Carolina (10): American College of the Building Arts, Anderson University, Bob Jones University, Charleston Southern University, Columbia International University, Erskine College, Lyceum Program at Clemson University, North Greenville University, Rosary College, Southern Wesleyan University
Tennessee (14): Aquinas College, Belmont University, Bryan College, Carson-Newman University, Freed-Hardeman University, Johnson University, King University, Lee University, Lipscomb University, Maryville College, Milligan University, New College Franklin, Union University, Welch College
Texas (24): Abilene Christian University, Arlington Baptist University, Austin Christian University, Culinary Institute Lenotre, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas Christian College, Dallas International University, East Texas Baptist University, Hardin-Simmons University, Houston Christian University, Howard Payne University, LeTourneau University, Lubbock Christian University, Nelson University, Saint Constantine College, Tarleton State University, Texas Baptist College, The King’s University, University of Austin, University of Dallas, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, University of St. Thomas (Houston), Wayland Baptist University, West Texas A&M University
Utah (1): John Adams College
Virginia (14): Ascent College, Bluefield University, Christendom College, Christopher Newport University, Liberty University, Marymount University, Patrick Henry College, Radford University, Randolph College, Randolph-Macon College, Regent University, Sweet Briar College, Unbound, University of Mary Washington
Washington (5): Great Northern University, Northwest University, Saint Martin’s University, Seattle Pacific University, Whitworth University
Wisconsin (2): Baptist College of Ministry, St. Norbert College
West Virginia (1): Appalachian Bible College
Wyoming (2): Luther Classical College, Wyoming Catholic College
International & Online (11): Ambrose University (Calgary), Catholic Institute of Technology (Rome), Catholic International University (online), Catholic Pacific College (British Columbia), Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (Ontario), Prairie College (Alberta), Redeemer University (Ontario), Ricketts Great Books College, The Author Conservatory (online), Tyndale University (Toronto), Universidad de Navarra (Spain)
To be frank, the SAT and ACT are accepted at virtually every U.S. college and university – thousands of institutions – while the CLT’s 350+ partners represent a significant and growing minority, concentrated among classical, Christian, and liberal-arts colleges.
If your student’s list is uncertain or broad, then focusing on the SAT or ACT remains the safe default, and the CLT is best treated as an addition rather than a replacement.
The practical rule is this: if every college on your list is in the directory above, then the CLT alone will get the job done. If not, think about pairing it with the SAT or ACT.
