Colleges for a 770 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 770 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 770 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 12 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 770 SAT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good SAT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of SAT scores from students admitted to all U.S. colleges

Is a 770 SAT bad?

A score of 770 is not a very strong. You can definitely do better. It situates you in the bottom 7th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your very poor performance in answering questions in the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the exam. The SAT is scored out of a maximum of 1600 and a minimum of 400, meaning your 770 score represents 48% of the total possible points. If a 770 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 770

Let's examine how a 770 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 770 is 297 points (28%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 770 is 284 points (27%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 770 is 342 points (31%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 770 is 164 points (18%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 770 is 197 points (20%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 770 is 469 points (38%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 770 is 180 points (19%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 770 is 157 points (17%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 770 is 346 points (31%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 770 is 290 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 770 SAT score?

A 770 on the SAT translates to a 13 on the ACT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 770 SAT score?

Scoring a 770 on the SAT places you in the 7th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 7% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 1.7 million students sit for the SAT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 119,000 students with only 1,581,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 12 colleges where your 770 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 30 target schools (good chance), 813 reach (harder) schools and 1,332 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Albany State University
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HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

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820 Average SAT Score

 

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,334enrollment
  • $14,672net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
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Central State University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

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860 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 5,434enrollment
  • $10,194net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA
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Admission Chance81%

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Chicago State University
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Chicago, IL

Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

860 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 2,317enrollment
  • $6,446net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
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Admission Chance36%

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Bloomfield College
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Bloomfield, NJ

Bloomfield College

Private 4 Year

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870 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,153enrollment
  • $20,320net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 770-960SAT range
  • 14-16ACT range
  • 2.69Avg GPA
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Admission Chance65%

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Lincoln College
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Lincoln, IL

Lincoln College

Private 4 Year

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760 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 888enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 710-800SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Piedmont International University
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Piedmont International University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 691enrollment
  • $15,119net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 770-1230SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.07Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance14%

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Gallaudet University
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Washington, DC

Gallaudet University

Private 4 Year

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920 Average SAT Score

 

#1 Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 1,322enrollment
  • $13,787net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 752-1089SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
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Admission Chance45%

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Rust College
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HBCU
Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 755enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 440-1339SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA
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Admission Chance76%

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Villa Maria College
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Buffalo, NY
 

Villa Maria College

Private 4 Year

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890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 465enrollment
  • $14,576net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 730-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA
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Admission Chance69%

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Mid Atlantic Christian University
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Elizabeth City, NC
 

Mid Atlantic Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 133enrollment
  • $22,120net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 760-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
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Admission Chance48%

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Visible Music College
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Memphis, TN
 

Visible Music College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 230enrollment
  • $23,636net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 605-1250SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance15%

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Alice Lloyd College
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Pippa Passes, KY

Alice Lloyd College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 565enrollment
  • $16,596net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 760-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
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Admission Chance96%

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FAQs

Is a 770 a good SAT score?

A score of 770 is not a very strong. You can definitely do better. The score puts you in the bottom 7th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 770 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 770 SAT score?

Albany State University, Central State University and Chicago State University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 770 SAT score.

What percentile is 770 on the SAT?

A 770 ranks in the bottom 7th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 770 SAT?

A 770 converts to a 13 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 13 ACT score.