Colleges for a 1060 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1060 SAT score?

With a 1060 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 655 schools where submitting a 1060 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1060 SAT score. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 1060 a good SAT score?

A score of 1060 is a little better than average. It places you in the top 51st percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a slightly above average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. If a 1060 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1060 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1060 on the SAT converts to a 21 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1060?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 1060 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Washington & Jefferson College1180
Rutgers University Newark1150
Saint Mary's College1160
Linfield University1130
Rider University1160
Bradley University1170
Oklahoma City University1140
Eastern Mennonite University1320
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome1220
University of Detroit Mercy1160
Regis University1150
Elmhurst College1120
University of Mississippi1130
University of Evansville1150
Azusa Pacific University1120
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Displaying 655 colleges where your 1060 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 1,968 target schools (good chance), 879 reach (harder) schools and 1,275 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC
East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 28,021enrollment
  • $15,403net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Apr 15

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Texas State University
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San Marcos, TX
Texas State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

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#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,864enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance66%

Applications Due May 1

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Georgia State University
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Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Composite

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#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 36,973enrollment
  • $17,750net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
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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 Composite

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#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,133enrollment
  • $15,995net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Feb 10

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California State University Long Beach
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Long Beach, CA
California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,190enrollment
  • $10,568net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
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Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Florida Atlantic University
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Boca Raton, FL
Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 30,155enrollment
  • $11,451net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Apr 1

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

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1030 Average SAT Composite

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#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,899enrollment
  • $14,757net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due May 1

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 29,843enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 29,843enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance81%

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

1100 Average SAT Composite

 

#9 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 15,909enrollment
  • $10,151net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due May 1

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University of North Texas
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Denton, TX
University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 42,441enrollment
  • $13,781net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Mar 15

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West Virginia University
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Morgantown, WV
West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value in West Virginia

  • 25,474enrollment
  • $13,087net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Mar 1

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California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Composite

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#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,513enrollment
  • $3,859net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
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Admission Chance95%

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Boise State University
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Boise, ID
Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 25,794enrollment
  • $14,190net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Ball State University
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Muncie, IN
Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

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#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 20,319enrollment
  • $13,195net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due May 15

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California State University Fullerton
C
Fullerton, CA
California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

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#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,738enrollment
  • $8,322net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Spelman College
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA
Spelman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,417enrollment
  • $43,920net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Dec 31

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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 Composite

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#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 32,498enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
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Admission Chance95%

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FAQs

Is a 1060 a good SAT score?

A score of 1060 is a little better than average. The score puts you in the top 51st percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1060 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1060 SAT score?

East Carolina University, Texas State University and Georgia State University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1060 SAT score.

What percentile is 1060 on the SAT?

A 1060 ranks in the top 51st percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1060 SAT?

A 1060 converts to a 21 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 21 ACT score.