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106 results nationwide

Displaying 106 reach colleges where your 1200 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 670 target schools and 822 safety schools you can consider.

University of Florida
F
Gainesville, FL

University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 55,211enrollment
  • $11,740net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1490SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Mar 1

The University of Texas at Austin
T
Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,384enrollment
  • $17,434net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Dec 1

University of Michigan
M
Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,225enrollment
  • $19,318net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of California Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA

University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,430enrollment
  • $16,999net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance3%

Applications Due Nov 30

Florida State University
F
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

 

#3 Best Colleges in Florida

  • 44,161enrollment
  • $14,003net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1370SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance14%

Applications Due Mar 1

Clemson University
C
Clemson, SC

Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 28,466enrollment
  • $24,577net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due May 1

University of Miami
M
Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 19,402enrollment
  • $36,467net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance5%

Applications Due Jan 1

University of Georgia
G
Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

 

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 40,607enrollment
  • $17,180net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Jan 1

Penn State Main Campus
P
University Park, PA

Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

11 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 50,028enrollment
  • $26,747net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1390SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance37%

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
N
Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 31,705enrollment
  • $10,614net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.83Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 15

Virginia Tech
V
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 38,170enrollment
  • $19,301net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance35%

Applications Due Jan 15

Auburn University
A
Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,764enrollment
  • $25,271net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Feb 1

Ohio State University
O
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 60,540enrollment
  • $19,582net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of California Irvine
C
Irvine, CA

University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 35,937enrollment
  • $14,033net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance10%

Applications Due Nov 30

Baylor University
B
Waco, TX

Baylor University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 20,709enrollment
  • $45,988net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1410SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Wisconsin Madison
W
Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin Madison

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in America

  • 48,956enrollment
  • $13,376net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1510SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Jan 15

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
N
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

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#22 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,700enrollment
  • $14,852net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California Berkeley
C
Berkeley, CA

University of California Berkeley

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in America

  • 45,307enrollment
  • $19,257net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1530SAT range
  • 30-35ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance3%

Applications Due Nov 30