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Embark on your journey to higher education with CollegeSimply's comprehensive college matching tool. Utilize our advanced search engine to discover the ideal college or university that fits your specific needs. Our tool provides access to over 3,500 profiles of U.S. colleges, enabling you to sort, categorize, map, and compare them based on various factors such as GPA, SAT and ACT scores, preferred major, geographical location, and even your chances of admission. Start navigating the landscape of educational opportunities to find schools that resonate with your unique profile.


347 results nationwide

Displaying 347 reach colleges where your 1050 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 671 target schools and 477 safety schools you can consider.

The University of Texas at Austin
T
Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Public Universities in America

  • 53,082enrollment
  • $18,036net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1490SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance8%

Applications Due Dec 1

Arizona State University
A
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance78%

University of Georgia
G
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance14%

Applications Due Jan 1

Michigan State University
S
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance59%

The University of Alabama
A
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due May 1

University of Central Florida
C
Orlando, FL

University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

 

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 69,233enrollment
  • $13,110net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1350SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance10%

Applications Due May 1

San Diego State University
S
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Washington Seattle Campus
W
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance16%

Applications Due Nov 16

University of Kentucky
K
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Feb 15

Purdue University Main Campus
P
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance21%

Texas A&M University College Station
T
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Dec 1

University of Arizona
A
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Kennesaw State University
K
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Texas Tech University
T
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance49%

University of Houston
H
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due May 31

University of California Davis
C
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of South Carolina Columbia
S
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Dec 1

The University of Tampa
T
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
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance24%