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.

Ave Maria University
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Ave Maria, FL

Ave Maria University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 1,310enrollment
  • $21,078net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1018-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
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Admission Chance35%

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Texas A & M University Commerce
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Commerce, TX

Texas A & M University Commerce

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,306enrollment
  • $13,025net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 913-1150SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance88%

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Frostburg State University
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Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 4,067enrollment
  • $16,114net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
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Admission Chance86%

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Reinhardt University
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Waleska, GA

Reinhardt University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,141enrollment
  • $26,845net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
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Admission Chance63%

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St. Thomas University
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Miami Gardens, FL
 

St. Thomas University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 6,370enrollment
  • $28,654net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
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Admission Chance78%

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Marshall University
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Huntington, WV

Marshall University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 10,691enrollment
  • $8,756net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
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Admission Chance97%

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Gainesville State College
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Oakwood, Georgia
 

Gainesville State College

Public 4 Year

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1050 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 8,568enrollment
  • -net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance99%

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Guilford College
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Greensboro, NC

Guilford College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $23,882net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 910-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA
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Admission Chance85%

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Greensboro College
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Greensboro, NC

Greensboro College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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  • 826enrollment
  • $19,581net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 900-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
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Admission Chance89%

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East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 13,483enrollment
  • $14,350net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance83%

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Maryland Institute College of Art
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Baltimore, MD

Maryland Institute College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,952enrollment
  • $43,545net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 967-1362SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance74%

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The University of Texas at El Paso
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El Paso, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

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#28 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 23,880enrollment
  • $9,563net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,260enrollment
  • $26,143net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance74%

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Concordia University Texas
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Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

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#25 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,863enrollment
  • $24,761net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
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Admission Chance82%

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
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Orlando, FL

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 1,610enrollment
  • $27,329net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1140SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1060 SAT
Admission Chance31%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Barton College
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Wilson, NC
 

Barton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,265enrollment
  • $23,443net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
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Admission Chance95%

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Texas Lutheran University
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Seguin, TX

Texas Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,369enrollment
  • $21,442net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
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Admission Chance88%

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University of Lynchburg
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Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,394enrollment
  • $23,256net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
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Admission Chance95%

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