Universities That Do Not Require Supplemental Essays

It’s no secret that test-optional policies are becoming more widely accepted among universities, even top tier institutions, but lately, colleges are also moving to an optional stance on their admissions essays. More universities than ever before are ditching the “Why Major” question and other supplemental essays required by most admissions teams, and opting for an easier application for prospective students.  

With the list of colleges included below, applicants can be ready to hit “Submit” as soon as they finish that main Personal Statement. We’ve done the research for you to be able to review and see if there are any final colleges to add to your college list. 

• Albion College 
• Case Western Reserve University 
• Clemson University
• Colby College
• Connecticut College 
• DePaul University
• Drew University 
• Drexel University 
• Farleigh Dickinson University
• Furman University
• Gettysburg College 
• Grinnell College
• Kent State
• Kenyon College
• Middlebury College
• Muhlenberg College
• New Jersey Institute of Technology
• Northeastern University
• Ohio State University 
• Seton Hall University
• Siena College 
• Skidmore College
• Spelman College
• Stevens Institute of Technology 
• Stony Brook University  
• SUNY Buffalo 
• University of Alabama
• University of Arkansas
• University of Colorado -Denver
• University of Connecticut
• University of Dayton 
• University of Delaware 
• University of Denver
• University of Iowa 
• University of Minnesota 
• University of Nebraska—Lincoln 
• University of New Hampshire 
• University of the Pacific
• University of Pittsburgh 
• University of Vermont
• Wesleyan University