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University of Oxford SAT admission requirements

Oxford lists three APs at grade 5 plus SAT 1460, 1470 or 1480 for AAA, A*AA or A*A*A respectively. Required subjects and same-sitting SAT results apply.

SAT plus three AP examsEvidence reviewed September 30, 2026
Short answer

How does this university use SAT scores?

Oxford lists three APs at grade 5 plus SAT 1460, 1470 or 1480 for AAA, A*AA or A*A*A respectively. Required subjects and same-sitting SAT results apply.

Published route

SAT reference and qualification combination

Route typeSAT referenceQualification context
A*A*A1480/1600Three APs at grade 5, including course-required subjects
A*AA1470/1600Three APs at grade 5, including required subjects
AAA1460/1600Three APs at grade 5, including required subjects
AP-only alternative for these bandsSAT not required in this alternativeFour APs at grade 5, including required subjects
Before applying

Match the course and entry level

SAT sections must be from the same session; superscoring is not accepted. Calculus AB/BC cannot count as two separate AP subjects. Check course subjects, allowed Physics combinations and any separate admissions assessment.

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