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SAT 1020 Public Private 4 year

417 results nationwide

Displaying 417 reach colleges where your 1020 SAT score is below the typical profile for students being accepted; or schools where your academics may be on target, but admission is very competitive and admission is extremely selective. You also have 568 target schools and 468 safety schools you can consider.

Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 79,593enrollment
  • $16,401net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
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Admission Chance75%

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University of Georgia
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Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

 

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 41,615enrollment
  • $16,303net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1390SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
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Admission Chance12%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 51,316enrollment
  • $24,630net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
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Admission Chance55%

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Alabama

  • 39,622enrollment
  • $21,761net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1400SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
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Admission Chance42%

Applications Due May 1

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San Diego State University
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San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 39,241enrollment
  • $19,500net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
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Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Washington Seattle Campus
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Seattle, WA

University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in America

  • 55,620enrollment
  • $11,023net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
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Admission Chance14%

Applications Due Nov 16

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 32,703enrollment
  • $19,838net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
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Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Purdue University Main Campus
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West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

 

#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,905enrollment
  • $12,421net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1460SAT range
  • 27-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
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Admission Chance19%

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Texas A&M University College Station
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College Station, TX

Texas A&M University College Station

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

 

#22 Best Public Universities in America

  • 76,633enrollment
  • $21,610net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance32%

Applications Due Dec 1

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 26,785enrollment
  • $14,470net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance79%

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University of Arizona
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Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 53,001enrollment
  • $18,144net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
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Admission Chance62%

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

22 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance38%

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Texas Tech University
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Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,773enrollment
  • $16,773net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
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Admission Chance44%

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University of Houston
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Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 46,676enrollment
  • $13,738net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
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Admission Chance33%

Applications Due May 31

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Georgia State University
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Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 34,974enrollment
  • $16,390net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1280SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
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Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of California Davis
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Davis, CA

University of California Davis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 39,707enrollment
  • $17,315net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1400SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
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Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of South Carolina Columbia
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Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 36,579enrollment
  • $26,068net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.69Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Dec 1

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The University of Tampa
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Tampa, FL

The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 11,054enrollment
  • $35,975net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
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Admission Chance20%

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