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SAT 1280 Public Private 4 year

1,113 results nationwide

Displaying 1,113 safety colleges where your 1280 SAT score is above the typical range for admitted students and you should have a high probability of being accepted. You also have 447 target schools and 67 reach schools you can consider.

East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 26,785enrollment
  • $14,470net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance97%

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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,256enrollment
  • $14,557net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
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Admission Chance85%

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Texas State University
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San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 38,722enrollment
  • $15,307net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Texas Tech University
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Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,773enrollment
  • $16,773net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
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Admission Chance83%

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,062enrollment
  • $13,833net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Dec 15

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Florida Atlantic University
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Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 30,790enrollment
  • $9,839net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due May 1

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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA

Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 26,490enrollment
  • $18,155net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Florida Gulf Coast University
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Fort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

 

#9 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 16,167enrollment
  • $10,548net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Nov 1

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University of North Texas
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Denton, TX

University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 47,507enrollment
  • $14,675net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Grand Valley State University
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Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 22,269enrollment
  • $17,995net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due May 1

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West Virginia University
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Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in West Virginia

  • 24,200enrollment
  • $13,691net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
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Admission Chance94%

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California State University Los Angeles
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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Jan 19

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Boise State University
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B
Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 26,670enrollment
  • $19,037net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Ball State University
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B
Muncie, IN

Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 20,440enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1250SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
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Admission Chance86%

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California State University Fullerton
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C
Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

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#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 41,962enrollment
  • $6,283net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Sacramento
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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 1280 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Coastal Carolina University
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C
Conway, SC

Coastal Carolina University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,829enrollment
  • $14,453net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance93%

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