Colleges for a 1120 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1120 SAT score?

1120 SAT Score, 63% Percentile

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1120 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 732 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1120 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 1120 SAT good?

A score of 1120 is a little better than average. It situates you in the top 63rd 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 1120 score represents 70% of the total possible points. If a 1120 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 1120

Let's examine how a 1120 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1120 is 53 points (5%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1120 is 66 points (6%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1120 is 8 points (1%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1120 is 186 points (20%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1120 is 153 points (16%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1120 is 119 points (10%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1120 is 170 points (18%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1120 is 193 points (21%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1120 is 4 points (0%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1120 is 60 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1120 SAT score?

A 1120 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 1120 SAT score?

Scoring a 1120 on the SAT places you in the 63rd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 63% 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 1,071,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 629,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1120?

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.


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List of 1120 SAT Colleges

Displaying 732 colleges where your 1120 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 2,232 target schools (good chance), 513 reach (harder) schools and 1,548 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Arizona State University
A
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 77,881enrollment
  • $14,653net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due May 1

Michigan State University
S
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 49,659enrollment
  • $16,655net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance74%

The University of Alabama
A
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,316enrollment
  • $20,518net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1370SAT range
  • 21-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Apr 1

San Diego State University
S
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,484enrollment
  • $13,192net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Kentucky
K
Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 30,390enrollment
  • $19,831net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Feb 15

East Carolina University
E
Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 28,021enrollment
  • $15,403net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Apr 15

University of Hawaii at Manoa
H
Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,098enrollment
  • $15,193net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Arizona
A
Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 48,274enrollment
  • $15,620net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due May 1

Kennesaw State University
K
Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

19 reviews

1160 Average SAT Composite

 

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Mar 1

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,864enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due May 1

Texas Tech University
T
Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,542enrollment
  • $15,452net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1280SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Jan 1

Georgia State University
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 36,973enrollment
  • $17,750net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT

Applications Due Mar 1

San Jose State University
S
San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#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 1120 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Feb 10

California State University Long Beach
C
Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,190enrollment
  • $10,568net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Nov 30

The University of Tampa
T
Tampa, FL

The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

12 reviews

1160 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,794enrollment
  • $33,020net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance47%

Colorado State University Fort Collins
C
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 32,586enrollment
  • $17,609net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due May 11

Howard University
H
HBCU
Washington, DC

Howard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 12,065enrollment
  • $23,233net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 1120 SAT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Feb 15

Florida Atlantic University
F
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 1120 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Apr 1

FAQs

Is a 1120 a good SAT score?

A score of 1120 is a little better than average. The score puts you in the top 63rd percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1120 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1120 SAT score?

Arizona State University, Michigan State University and The University of Alabama are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1120 SAT score.

What percentile is 1120 on the SAT?

A 1120 ranks in the top 63rd percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1120 SAT?

A 1120 converts to a 21 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 21 ACT score.