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SAT 1200 Public Private 4 year

112 results nationwide

Displaying 112 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 666 target schools and 820 safety schools you can consider.

University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL

University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 54,814enrollment
  • $11,521net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
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Admission Chance8%

Applications Due Mar 1

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The University of Texas at Austin
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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 1200 SAT
Admission Chance16%

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of Michigan
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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

  • 52,065enrollment
  • $19,005net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
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Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of California Los Angeles
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C
Los Angeles, CA

University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,678enrollment
  • $15,166net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
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Admission Chance3%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Florida State University
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F
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

 

#3 Best Colleges in Florida

  • 43,234enrollment
  • $14,903net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1390SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Clemson University
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C
Clemson, SC

Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

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#24 Best Public Universities in America

  • 28,747enrollment
  • $24,408net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1390SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance20%

Applications Due May 1

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University of Miami
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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

  • 19,593enrollment
  • $41,028net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1470SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
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Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Penn State Main Campus
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University Park, PA

Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

11 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 50,399enrollment
  • $27,450net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance35%

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Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 38,294enrollment
  • $22,205net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 33,015enrollment
  • $24,524net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Ohio State University
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Columbus, OH

Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 60,046enrollment
  • $19,575net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1480SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of California Irvine
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C
Irvine, CA

University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,582enrollment
  • $14,647net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Baylor University
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Waco, TX

Baylor University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 20,824enrollment
  • $49,727net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1400SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Feb 1

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

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#20 Best Public Universities in America

  • 37,323enrollment
  • $14,860net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance14%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of California Berkeley
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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

  • 45,699enrollment
  • $16,997net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1530SAT range
  • 30-35ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
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Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of California Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara, CA

University of California Santa Barbara

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

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#18 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,068enrollment
  • $15,283net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1460SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Colorado Boulder
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C
Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 41,432enrollment
  • $22,640net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1420SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
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Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 47,946enrollment
  • $15,901net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1530SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 4

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