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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.

North Carolina A & T State University
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HBCU
Greensboro, NC

North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 13,885enrollment
  • $10,258net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Nova Southeastern University
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 20,877enrollment
  • $32,756net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1310SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance82%

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University of Connecticut
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Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

 

#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 27,364enrollment
  • $22,324net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1420SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
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Norman, OK

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 29,145enrollment
  • $19,900net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Emerson College
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Boston, MA

Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

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#20 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,670enrollment
  • $50,703net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1410SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Feb 20

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Belmont University
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Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,862enrollment
  • $37,558net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1350SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Jul 1

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University of Denver
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Denver, CO

University of Denver

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Colorado

  • 13,387enrollment
  • $43,324net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1410SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Mississippi

  • 22,657enrollment
  • $16,480net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1410SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Aug 1

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St John's University New York
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Queens, NY

St John's University New York

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

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#39 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 19,691enrollment
  • $28,206net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
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Admission Chance86%

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Utah State University
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Logan, UT

Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 28,063enrollment
  • $15,825net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
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Admission Chance96%

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Hampton University
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HBCU
Hampton, VA

Hampton University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,649enrollment
  • $28,576net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 857-1226SAT range
  • 12-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of California Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz, CA

University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,764enrollment
  • $16,526net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Dayton
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Dayton, OH

University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 11,304enrollment
  • $31,551net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1370SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Azusa Pacific University
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Azusa, CA
 

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,487enrollment
  • $26,117net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 994-1314SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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Wilmington, NC

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,987enrollment
  • $18,606net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1360SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.56Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Minnesota Duluth
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Duluth, MN

University of Minnesota Duluth

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 9,350enrollment
  • $19,542net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1128-1335SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Michigan Dearborn
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Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 8,035enrollment
  • $12,798net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 990-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Apr 1

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The University of West Florida
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Pensacola, FL

The University of West Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 14,371enrollment
  • $8,908net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1280 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jun 1

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