US Universities waiving GRE/GMAT for Spring/Fall 2025
In recent years, an increasing number of universities in the United States have recognized the limitations of standardized tests like the GRE and GMAT in assessing a candidate's potential for success in graduate programs. As a result, many institutions have decided to waive these tests as a requirement for admission into their programs for the upcoming Spring/Fall 2023 and Spring/Fall 2024 semesters.
To help you navigate this new landscape, here is a list of universities that have waived the GRE/GMAT requirement for the Spring/Fall 2024 semesters, opening doors for prospective students to pursue their educational goals with greater flexibility and inclusivity.
1. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Grainer College of Engineering at (UUIC) does not require GRE scores for all applicants for the Computer Science program. However, the University states, "Students may submit scores at their preference."
2. University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley has eliminated GRE scores for all their Graduate Research Degree Programs.
3. Northeastern University
Northeastern University, known for its dedication to offering a flexible and inclusive education, has adopted a GRE test-optional policy for the 2023-2024 Spring/Fall academic year. This means applicants are not obliged to submit these test scores, including the GRE, for admission consideration.
4. City College New York
Several programs at CCNY do not require the GRE, as the University has adopted a test optional policy for their Spring/Fall 2024. This means, applicants are not obliged to submit these test scores.
5. University of Michigan
The University of Michigan, distinguished for its excellence in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), takes a unique stance on GRE scores. Specifically, in the CSE department, GRE scores won't be considered for applicants who want to go for Master's or a PhD for the admissions process.
6. Drexel University
The College of Engineering at Drexel University has made the GRE score test optional for their Masters (MS) and PhD programs.
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7. Yale University
Yale University does not require the submission of GRE scores for PhD. in Computer Science. However, there are specific programs listed on Yale's Standardized Testing Requirements page where exceptions or substitutions for the GRE may be allowed.
8. University of Rochester
The University of Rochester has made GRE test optional for the Masters of Science in Data Science. However, applicants can submit their scores.
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9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers a unique opportunity for prospective students applying to their Spring/Fall 2024 intake. The prestigious university has waived the GRE/GMAT requirement, making it easier for applicants to pursue their academic goals without the stress of standardized tests.
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10. Stanford University
The Graduate School of Education (GSE) at the Stanford University will not require the GRE for the admissions of Spring/Fall 2024. Some GSE programs have kept GRE optional.
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11. California Institute of Technology
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has made GRE test optional for their Spring/Fall 2024 term. However, applicants can still submit their scores if they feel it'll help strengthen their applications.
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12. University of Pittsburgh
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh has made the GRE test optional for many Masters programs for Spring/Fall 2024.
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13. University of Colorado, Boulder
GRE is not required for applying for Spring/Fall 2024 graduate programs in Computer Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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14. New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology has made GRE test optional for Masters programs in College of Science and Liberal Arts, Hillier College of Architectural and Design, and for Martin Tuchman School of Management, the GRE can be waived if the applicant's CGPA is 3.0 for Spring/Fall 2024.
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15. Michigan State University
Michigan State University does not require the GRE for HALE MA programs for Spring/Fall 2024 semesters.
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16. George Washington University
George Washington University has made the GRE test optional for all PhD programs for their Spring/Fall 2024 semesters.
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17. DePaul University
The Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media at the DePaul University has made GRE test optional for all of their Master's and PhD programs. However, it is necessary for PhD in Computer and Information Sciences for their Spring/Fall 2024 semesters.
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18. University of Southern California
The University of Southern California has made GRE test optional for any Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Sciences graduate programs for the Spring/Fall semesters.
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19. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
GRE scores for both Masters of Science and PhD in Computer Science have been made test optional for Spring/Fall 2024.
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20. Washington University at St. Louis
The McKelvey School of Engineering at the Washington University at St. Louis has kept GRE test optional for Spring/Fall 2024 for Full Time Master's programs, barring the programs in the Computer Science and Engineering Departments. The same can be applied to Part-Time Master's programs as well.
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21. John Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University's PhD programs in Whiting School of Engineering, do not require a GRE score for admission, providing a streamlined application process for prospective students.
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22. Brown University
Brown University's School of Engineering maintains optional GRE scores, allowing applicants the flexibility to decide whether to submit them during the application process.
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23. University of Utah
The University of Utah's Electrical and Computer Engineering program offers a waiver for the GRE exam, making it easier for applicants with a bachelor's degree to apply for their MS/PhD programs.
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24. California Lutheran University
California Lutheran University streamlines the application process for international students by not mandating standardized test scores, although they may request them to enhance admission decisions. Moreover, GRE waivers are readily accessible, emphasizing the university's dedication to facilitating a welcoming and accessible educational environment for international applicants.
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25. University of Michigan, Dearborn
The University of Michigan, Dearborn has announced an exciting development for prospective students applying to their Spring 2024 term. They are offering a GRE/GMAT waiver for the College of Business, allowing applicants to concentrate on presenting their qualifications and potential without the burden of standardized test scores.
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26. Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University brings a significant update for those interested in their MS in Information Systems Management program. They offer an optional GRE, allowing applicants to decide whether to include standardized test scores as part of their application.
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27. Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College offers GRE waivers for numerous programs, barring their Computer Science program, prioritizing academic performance as the primary criterion for admissions.
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28. Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology has exciting news for prospective students applying for their Spring 2024 term. They have waived the GRE/GMAT requirement, allowing applicants to focus on presenting their qualifications and potential without needing standardized test scores.
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29. Georgetown University
Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies disregards GRE and GMAT scores for admission to graduate programs, providing applicants with a test-optional policy.
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30. University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles waives the requirement of GRE test scores for graduate program applicants, facilitating a streamlined application process.
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31. Texas A&M University, College Station
Texas A&M University, College Station, is excited to share that the GRE is no longer a requirement for their MS in Computer Science program with a focus on Cybersecurity.
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32. Purdue University
Purdue University has great news to offer prospective students interested in their MS in Computer Science program. They've made the GRE entirely optional, providing applicants with the flexibility to choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores.
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33. Columbia University
Columbia University has made a flexible approach for prospective students applying to their MS programs in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, and related engineering fields for the Spring 2024 term. They've made the GRE optional, allowing applicants to decide whether to include standardized test scores in their application.
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34. University of Texas, Dallas
UT, Dallas offers a welcoming opportunity for prospective students. They have made GRE optional for Masters admissions.
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35. CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College (Zicklin)
CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College (Zicklin) recognizes the diverse qualifications of its applicants. They offer the option to request a GRE waiver, reflecting their commitment to providing a more inclusive and accessible application process for prospective students.
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36. University of Iowa
The University of Iowa's MBA program offers flexibility to applicants by making the GRE optional.
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37. University of Maryland
The University of Maryland understands the diverse qualifications of its applicants for the MS in Computer Science program. They offer the flexibility of making the GRE optional, allowing candidates to choose whether to include standardized test scores as part of their application.
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38. University of Virginia
The University of Virginia has introduced an optional GRE policy for applicants to its MS in Engineering program.
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39. Syracuse University
Syracuse University offers flexibility to applicants for their MS in Computer Science program and other programs as well by making the GRE optional.
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40. Pennsylvania State University
Penn State University, Great Valley campus, offers a pathway to potential students pursuing a Master of Finance or Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics. They may be eligible to request a waiver for the GMAT or GRE requirement.
41. University of Illinois, Chicago
The University of Illinois Chicago welcomes international students to its Master's in Public Health program, offering an optional GRE requirement, making admission more accessible and inclusive.
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42. Ohio State University
Ohio State University is offering international students the opportunity to join their Master's in Public Health program and Master's in Computer Science Engineering program without the requirement of GRE scores.
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43. Northwestern University
Northwestern University extends a warm welcome to prospective students interested in its Master's in Clinical Psychology program. The university emphasizes a GRE-free application process, aiming to encourage broader participation and enhance accessibility to the program. Similarly, the Master's and Ph.D. programs in Computer Science at Northwestern University do not require the submission of GRE scores during the application process.
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44. University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota extends a cordial invitation to international students aspiring to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research (CSPR), a specialized field within Clinical psychology, without needing GRE scores.
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45. Cornell University
Cornell University offers multiple programs, such as a full-time MBA in which GRE waiver can be applied for international students. Likewise, programs like MS in Chemical Engineering, MS in IS, and dual MBA degrees for Fall 2024, do not require GRE scores for international students.
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46. Duke University
Duke University invites international students to explore its Masters in Biomedical Engineering program, offering the option of submitting GRE scores. The same applies to the Master's in Data Science program, where GRE scores are optional.
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47. Rutgers University
Rutgers University's Masters in Biochemistry program does not require GRE test scores for international students.
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48. Bentley University
Bentley University's MS in Business Analytics allows international students to opt out of the GRE requirement.
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49. Kent State University
Kent State University's MS in Business Analytics program welcomes international students without needing GRE scores.
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50. Southern New Hampshire University
Southern New Hampshire University's MS in Business Analytics program eliminates the GRE requirement for international students.
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51. Indiana University
Indiana University's Ph.D. in Clinical Sci, Dept of Psychological and Brain Sciences allows international students to apply without the GRE requirement.
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52. University of Albany, SUNY
The University of Albany welcomes international students to its Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program without needing GRE scores.
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53. Arizona State University
Arizona State University offers an MS in Industrial Engineering program that does not require GRE scores for international students.
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54. Colorado State University
Colorado State University's Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program eliminates the requirement of GRE scores for international students. Likewise, the Master's in Computer Science program at Colorado State University does not require the submission of GRE scores.
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55. Rice University
Rice University's Department of Chemistry offers a Ph.D. in Chemistry program where submitting GRE scores is optional for prospective international students. Similarly, for the Master's in Data Science program at Rice University, the GRE requirement is waived.
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56. Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University's Department of Chemistry offers a Ph.D. program that does not require GRE scores for international students. Similarly, for the Master's and Ph.D. programs in Data Science at Stony Brook University, the submission of GRE scores is not required.
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57. University of Vermont
The University of Vermont offers an MA in Psychology program where the GRE is not required for international students.
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58. San José State University
San José State University offers an MS in Data Analytics program where the GRE is not required for international students.
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59. University of Wisconsin-Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a Master of Engineering in Data Analytics program where international students do not require the GRE.
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60. University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis, offers an MS in Biomedical Engineering program where the GRE is not required for international students.
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In conclusion, the decision of US universities to waive GRE/GMAT requirements for Spring/Fall 2024 signifies a progressive approach towards accessibility and inclusivity in higher education. This development empowers prospective students to focus on their unique qualifications and potential, encouraging diverse applicants to pursue their academic dreams without the burden of standardized tests.
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