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SAT 1500 Public Private 4 year

1,491 results nationwide

Displaying 1,491 safety colleges where your 1500 SAT score is above the typical range for admitted students and you should have a high probability of being accepted. You also have 115 target schools and 49 reach schools you can consider.

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

  • 80,065enrollment
  • $14,808net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
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Admission Chance98%

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Penn State Main Campus
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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
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Admission Chance84%

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Virginia Tech
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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 1500 SAT
Admission Chance80%

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

1260 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 50,023enrollment
  • $22,803net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
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Admission Chance97%

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $20,592net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1410SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance92%

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

1280 Average SAT Score

 

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 68,346enrollment
  • $13,108net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1360SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance80%

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

  • 37,402enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Nov 30

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 33,805enrollment
  • $21,880net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance94%

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 31,547enrollment
  • $18,693net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Texas A&M University College Station
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College Station, TX

Texas A&M University College Station

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

 

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 74,014enrollment
  • $20,375net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1390SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Dec 1

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East Carolina University
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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
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Admission Chance99%

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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

1180 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,074enrollment
  • $13,639net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
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Admission Chance95%

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University of Arizona
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Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 49,403enrollment
  • $17,075net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
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Admission Chance96%

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

20 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance95%

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University of Colorado Boulder
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Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 39,585enrollment
  • $21,836net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1390SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Texas State University
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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
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Admission Chance99%

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

1190 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,378enrollment
  • $17,896net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
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Admission Chance94%

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University of Houston
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Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 46,700enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due May 31

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