If you've achieved a score of 1130 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 712 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1130 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
Yes, with score of 1130 you're in about the top third. It situates you in the top 64th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your 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 1130 score represents 71% of the total possible points. If a 1130 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.
Let's examine how a 1130 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups
A 1130 on the SAT translates to a 23 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.
Scoring a 1130 on the SAT places you in the 64th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 64% 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 1,088,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 612,000 test takers achieving a higher score.
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.
College | Average SAT |
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Texas Christian University | 1240 |
Creighton University | 1250 |
University of the Pacific | 1250 |
Providence College | 1230 |
Virginia Military Institute | 1190 |
Seattle University | 1230 |
Saint Joseph's University | 1220 |
Illinois Wesleyan University | 1210 |
University of Tulsa | 1220 |
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | 1220 |
Washington & Jefferson College | 1180 |
University of the Sciences | 1220 |
Union University | 1230 |
Saint John Fisher College | 1190 |
Samford University | 1200 |
712 results nationwide
Displaying 712 colleges where your 1130 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 2,190 target schools (good chance), 465 reach (harder) schools and 1,551 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
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1190 Average SAT Composite
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1190 Average SAT Composite
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Yes, with score of 1130 you're in about the top third. The score puts you in the top 64th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1130 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 1130 SAT score.
A 1130 ranks in the top 64th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.
A 1130 converts to a 23 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 23 ACT score.