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822 results nationwide

Displaying 822 safety colleges where your 1200 SAT score is above the typical range for admitted students and you should have a high probability of being accepted. You also have 670 target schools and 106 reach schools you can consider.

East Carolina University
E
Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 27,151enrollment
  • $14,410net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 38,171enrollment
  • $14,120net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jun 1

San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,282enrollment
  • $13,267net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1200 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

  • 26,460enrollment
  • $5,801net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Jan 19

California State University Fullerton
C
Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,386enrollment
  • $7,925net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Nov 30

California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,818enrollment
  • $11,596net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Nov 30

Coastal Carolina University
C
Conway, SC

Coastal Carolina University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,337enrollment
  • $14,016net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Morgan State University
M
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

  • 9,101enrollment
  • $13,956net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 880-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Apr 15

Georgia Southern University
G
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 25,481enrollment
  • $15,352net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due May 1

Alabama State University
A
HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $13,176net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 828-1041SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Jul 31

Sam Houston State University
S
Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,480enrollment
  • $13,632net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Aug 1

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

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#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,632enrollment
  • $11,826net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Jul 15

California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

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#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Dec 15

University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

 

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jun 1

Kean University
K
Union, NJ

Kean University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,884enrollment
  • $10,747net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Aug 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

  • 4,648enrollment
  • $15,773net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance98%

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

  • 23,999enrollment
  • $7,507net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Dec 15

Savannah State University
S
HBCU
Savannah, GA

Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

 

#13 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,945enrollment
  • $9,452net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT

Applications Due Jul 15