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SAT 1280 Public Private 4 year

447 results nationwide

Displaying 447 target colleges where your 1280 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. You also have 67 reach (harder) schools and 1,113 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance22%

Applications Due Dec 1

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Florida State University
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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Clemson University
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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
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due May 1

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Arizona State University
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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
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Admission Chance93%

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University of Georgia
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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance38%

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 Chance49%

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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Michigan State University
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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
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Admission Chance86%

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The University of Alabama
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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due May 1

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University of Central Florida
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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due May 1

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San Diego State University
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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Nov 30

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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of California Irvine
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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance20%

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
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Washington Seattle Campus
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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Nov 16

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 36,304enrollment
  • $20,885net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance49%

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University of Kentucky
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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Purdue University Main Campus
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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
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Admission Chance45%

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