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716 results nationwide

Displaying 716 safety colleges where your 1170 SAT score is above the typical range for admitted students and you should have a high probability of being accepted. You also have 734 target schools and 135 reach schools you can consider.

San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,908enrollment
  • $13,353net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Nov 30

California State University Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

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#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,080enrollment
  • $4,551net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Jan 19

California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,172enrollment
  • $11,183net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Nov 30

Clark Atlanta University
C
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,135enrollment
  • $29,736net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Apr 1

Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 9,808enrollment
  • $15,350net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 860-1080SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Apr 15

Georgia Southern University
G
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 26,041enrollment
  • $16,957net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due May 1

Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,870enrollment
  • $13,504net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 865-1069SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Jul 31

Sam Houston State University
S
Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,403enrollment
  • $14,556net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Aug 1

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

900 Average SAT Score

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#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,469enrollment
  • $15,021net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 800-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Jul 15

Virginia State University
V
HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,190enrollment
  • $16,184net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due May 1

California State University Fresno
C
Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,986enrollment
  • $7,303net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Dec 15

Savannah State University
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HBCU
Savannah, GA

Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

 

#13 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 3,078enrollment
  • $8,506net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT

Applications Due Jul 15

Sonoma State University
S
Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 5,990enrollment
  • $15,113net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Albany State University
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HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

820 Average SAT Score

 

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,544enrollment
  • $13,775net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT

Stephen F Austin State University
S
Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,888enrollment
  • $15,498net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Utah Valley University
U
Orem, UT

Utah Valley University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

- Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 44,651enrollment
  • $8,650net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
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Applications Due Aug 1

Valdosta State University
V
Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 10,151enrollment
  • $11,532net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jun 15

California State University Northridge
C
Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

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#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,760enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Nov 30