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    SAT and ACT in Wyoming

    Wyoming graduates in the class of 2026 averaged 1239 on the SAT (2% took it) and 18.9 on the ACT (100% took it). Wyoming has 1 state merit scholarship that can count SAT or ACT scores: Hathaway Scholarship (merit). The National Merit Semifinalist cutoff for Wyoming's class of 2027 is 208. We cover 1 college in Wyoming. For fall 2027, 1 lets you choose whether to send a score.

    average SAT, class of 2026
    1239
    National Merit cutoff
    208
    state scholarship using scores
    1
    colleges requiring the SAT or ACT for fall 2027
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    Average SAT and ACT scores in Wyoming

    From the official reports College Board and ACT publish each fall for the graduating class. Compare states with care: an average depends on how many students take the test.

    SATClass of 2026Graduates who took it105Share of the class2%Average1239624 Reading and Writing, 615 MathNational average1045
    ACTClass of 2026Share of the class100%Average18.9National average19.2

    In the class of 2026, 105 Wyoming graduates (2% of the class) took the SAT and averaged 1239 (624 in Reading and Writing, 615 in Math), against 1045 nationally. Only 2% of Wyoming's class took the SAT, mostly students applying to colleges that ask for it, so the average runs higher than in states where every student tests.

    In the class of 2026, 100% of Wyoming graduates took the ACT and averaged 18.9, against 19.2 nationally. Nearly every Wyoming student takes the ACT, so the average covers the whole class, not just students aiming at selective colleges.

    See where a score stands nationally with the SAT percentile calculator, or what a 1250 SAT score gets you at colleges and in scholarships.

    Sources: College Board, 2026 SAT Suite of Assessments Annual Report: Wyoming · ACT, Average ACT Test Scores by State, Graduating Class of 2026

    Testing in Wyoming high schools

    Every Wyoming public school junior takes the ACT with Writing in school, and seniors can retake it free in the fall. The ACT also counts toward the Hathaway Scholarship.

    Source: Wyoming Department of Education · Checked October 31, 2026

    Wyoming merit scholarships

    State programs for Wyoming residents that count SAT or ACT scores. Each card shows the score and GPA minimums we track; the program's own page has every rule.

    • Hathaway Scholarship (merit)

      State program · In-state students

      $2,360 per semester

      • 3.50+ GPA, 25+ ACT, Honor; Success curriculum: 4 LA, 4 math, 3 SS, 4 science, 4 yrs FPA/CTE/WL
      • 2.50+ GPA, 19+ ACT, Opportunity; Success curriculum: 4 LA, 4 math, 3 SS, 4 science, 4 yrs FPA/CTE/WL
      • 3.00+ GPA, 21+ ACT, Performance; Success curriculum: 4 LA, 4 math, 3 SS, 4 science, 4 yrs FPA/CTE/WL
      Details

    National Merit in Wyoming

    For the class of 2027, students in Wyoming needed a PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index of 208 to become National Merit Semifinalists. Commended Students needed 208 in every state.

    Work out your index with the Selection Index calculator, compare states in National Merit cutoffs by state, and see which colleges reward it in colleges with National Merit scholarships.

    Source: NMSC, Guide to the National Merit Scholarship Program

    Colleges in Wyoming

    Test policies for fall 2027, and the SAT and ACT scores of the middle 50% of enrolled freshmen. Largest colleges first; each links to its full page.

    University of WyomingLaramieTest policyTest optionalAcceptance rate97%SAT, middle 50%Not publishedACT, middle 50%Not published

    To decide whether to send your score, compare it with each college's range in the submit or retake tool.

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    Common questions about the SAT and ACT in Wyoming

    What is the average SAT score in Wyoming?
    In the class of 2026, 105 Wyoming graduates (2% of the class) took the SAT and averaged 1239 (624 in Reading and Writing, 615 in Math), against 1045 nationally. Only 2% of Wyoming's class took the SAT, mostly students applying to colleges that ask for it, so the average runs higher than in states where every student tests.
    What is the average ACT score in Wyoming?
    In the class of 2026, 100% of Wyoming graduates took the ACT and averaged 18.9, against 19.2 nationally. Nearly every Wyoming student takes the ACT, so the average covers the whole class, not just students aiming at selective colleges.
    Do Wyoming high schools give the SAT or ACT?
    Every Wyoming public school junior takes the ACT with Writing in school, and seniors can retake it free in the fall. The ACT also counts toward the Hathaway Scholarship.
    What SAT or ACT score do you need for the Hathaway Scholarship (merit)?

    The Hathaway Scholarship (merit) counts SAT or ACT scores in these 3 ways to qualify. The program's own page has every requirement.

    • 3.50+ GPA, 25+ ACT, Honor; Success curriculum: 4 LA, 4 math, 3 SS, 4 science, 4 yrs FPA/CTE/WL
    • 2.50+ GPA, 19+ ACT, Opportunity; Success curriculum: 4 LA, 4 math, 3 SS, 4 science, 4 yrs FPA/CTE/WL
    • 3.00+ GPA, 21+ ACT, Performance; Success curriculum: 4 LA, 4 math, 3 SS, 4 science, 4 yrs FPA/CTE/WL
    What is the National Merit cutoff in Wyoming?
    For the class of 2027, a PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index of 208 or higher made a student in Wyoming a National Merit Semifinalist. Commended Students needed 208 in every state.
    Which colleges in Wyoming require the SAT or ACT?
    None of the 1 colleges in Wyoming we cover require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027.

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