Colleges for a 1150 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1150 SAT score?

1150 SAT Score, 68% Percentile

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1150 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 689 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1150 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 1150 SAT good?

Yes, with score of 1150 you're in about the top third. It situates you in the top 68th 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 1150 score represents 72% of the total possible points. If a 1150 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 1150

Let's examine how a 1150 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1150 is 83 points (8%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1150 is 96 points (9%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1150 is 38 points (3%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1150 is 216 points (23%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1150 is 183 points (19%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1150 is 89 points (7%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1150 is 200 points (21%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1150 is 223 points (24%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1150 is 34 points (3%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1150 is 90 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1150 SAT score?

A 1150 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.

What percentile is a 1150 SAT score?

Scoring a 1150 on the SAT places you in the 68th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 68% 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 1,156,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 544,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1150?

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 1150 SAT Colleges

Displaying 689 colleges where your 1150 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 2,187 target schools (good chance), 372 reach (harder) schools and 1,674 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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Penn State Main Campus
P
University Park, PA

Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 88,914enrollment
  • $25,548net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance87%

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
N
Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 31,641enrollment
  • $10,038net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.83Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance12%

Applications Due Jan 15

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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance77%

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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due May 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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance32%

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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Feb 15

Texas A & M University College Station
T
College Station, TX

Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

 

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 72,530enrollment
  • $19,906net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance50%

Applications Due Dec 1

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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance96%

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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance65%

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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Kennesaw State University
K
Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

20 reviews

1160 Average SAT Composite

 

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance60%

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jun 1

Texas Tech University
T
Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

8 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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance60%

University of Houston
H
Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1240 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 47,031enrollment
  • $14,480net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due May 31

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 1150 SAT

Applications Due Apr 1

University of South Carolina Columbia
S
Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 35,471enrollment
  • $21,784net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.69Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Dec 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 1150 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Dec 15

FAQs

Is a 1150 a good SAT score?

Yes, with score of 1150 you're in about the top third. The score puts you in the top 68th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1150 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1150 SAT score?

Arizona State University, Penn State Main Campus and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1150 SAT score.

What percentile is 1150 on the SAT?

A 1150 ranks in the top 68th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1150 SAT?

A 1150 converts to a 23 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 23 ACT score.