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University of Bristol SAT admission requirements

Bristol considers diploma GPA 3.2, or 3.4 for competitive courses, plus three additional qualifications. Its SAT option uses Reading & Writing 650 only; compulsory subjects need separate evidence.

SAT Reading & Writing componentEvidence reviewed September 30, 2026
Short answer

How does this university use SAT scores?

Bristol considers diploma GPA 3.2, or 3.4 for competitive courses, plus three additional qualifications. Its SAT option uses Reading & Writing 650 only; compulsory subjects need separate evidence.

Published route

SAT reference and qualification combination

Route typeSAT referenceQualification context
SAT supporting optionReading & Writing 650 minimum; section onlyDiploma GPA 3.2 minimum, or 3.4 for competitive courses; three additional qualifications
Other academic componentsAP, ACT, advanced coursework or listed equivalentsAP tests usually 4–5; AP/Honors classes, dual enrollment, IB HL or A-levels have their own rules
Compulsory Mathematics subjectSAT total does not meet this requirementAP Calculus BC grade 5, or accepted IB HL/A-level equivalent
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Match the course and entry level

No total SAT cutoff is inferred from RW 650. AP classes need two semesters in Grade 11/12; Honors classes need both Grade 12 semesters. Required subjects must be met through AP tests or accepted IB HL/A-level qualifications.

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