Southern Colleges for a 1060 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 1060 SAT score?

These Southern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1060 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 290 Southern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1060 SAT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good SAT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of SAT scores from students admitted to all Southern colleges

Is a 1060 SAT good?

A score of 1060 is a little better than average. It situates you in the top 51st percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your slightly above average performance in answering questions in the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the exam. The SAT is scored out of a maximum of 1600 and a minimum of 400, meaning your 1060 score represents 66% of the total possible points. If a 1060 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 1060

Let's examine how a 1060 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1060 is 7 points (1%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1060 is 6 points (1%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1060 is 52 points (5%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1060 is 126 points (13%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1060 is 93 points (10%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1060 is 179 points (14%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1060 is 110 points (12%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1060 is 133 points (14%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1060 is 56 points (5%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1060 is 0 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1060 SAT score?

A 1060 on the SAT translates to a 21 on the ACT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 1060 SAT score?

Scoring a 1060 on the SAT places you in the 51st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 51% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 1.7 million students sit for the SAT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 867,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 833,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 290 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 873 target schools (good chance), 300 reach (harder) schools and 549 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

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 13,487enrollment
  • $9,189net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
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Admission Chance58%

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Sam Houston State University
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Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,480enrollment
  • $13,632net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance86%

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,393enrollment
  • $12,664net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance83%

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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

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 20,948enrollment
  • $29,589net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
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Admission Chance65%

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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,082enrollment
  • $21,294net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance86%

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University of North Florida
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Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

 

#6 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 16,406enrollment
  • $11,338net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA
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Admission Chance64%

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University of West Georgia
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Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

 

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
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Admission Chance82%

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University of Mississippi
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University, MS

University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 22,300enrollment
  • $14,289net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
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Admission Chance95%

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Liberty University
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Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 96,709enrollment
  • $29,913net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
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Admission Chance98%

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Hampton University
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HBCU
Hampton, VA

Hampton University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,286enrollment
  • $32,421net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 840-1220SAT range
  • 17-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance76%

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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

1140 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 13,521enrollment
  • $8,609net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
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Admission Chance34%

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Radford University
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Radford, VA

Radford University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 7,718enrollment
  • $17,105net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
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Admission Chance93%

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Wingate University
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Wingate, NC

Wingate University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,396enrollment
  • $18,823net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance84%

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University of Arkansas
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Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 30,936enrollment
  • $16,208net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
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Admission Chance71%

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Stephen F Austin State University
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Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

 

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,327enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance90%

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Jacksonville University
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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,837enrollment
  • $26,943net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
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Admission Chance42%

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Valdosta State University
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Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 10,209enrollment
  • $12,836net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
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Admission Chance90%

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Tarleton State University
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Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 14,092enrollment
  • $13,755net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance88%

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