Colleges for a 1150 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1150 SAT score?

With a 1150 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 577 schools where submitting a 1150 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1150 SAT score. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 1150 a good SAT score?

Yes, with score of 1150 you're in about the top third. It places you in the top 68th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done an above above average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. If a 1150 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1150 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1150 on the SAT converts to a 23 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

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.

Best ranked colleges for a 1150 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Yeshiva University1280
Texas Christian University1220
DePauw University1240
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences1220
Elon University1230
University of Tulsa1210
The College of New Jersey1230
Drake University1230
University of San Francisco1240
University of Portland1230
Seattle University1230
University of Delaware1240
University at Buffalo1230
Illinois Wesleyan University1200
University of the Pacific1210
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Displaying 577 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 1,896 target schools (good chance), 327 reach (harder) schools and 1,809 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1210 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 74,795enrollment
  • $14,653net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
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Admission Chance84%

Applications Due May 1

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Penn State Main Campus
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University Park, PA
Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT

#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 46,810enrollment
  • $25,548net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance74%

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1200 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 49,695enrollment
  • $16,655net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
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Admission Chance70%

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1200 Average SAT

#1 Best Value in Alabama

  • 37,840enrollment
  • $20,518net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
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Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Apr 1

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San Diego State University
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San Diego, CA
San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,334enrollment
  • $13,192net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.81Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance31%

Applications Due Nov 30

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN
The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1220 Average SAT

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 30,559enrollment
  • $21,133net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1303SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA
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Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1180 Average SAT

#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 29,986enrollment
  • $19,831net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
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Admission Chance95%

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC
East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT

#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 28,798enrollment
  • $15,403net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance92%

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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu, HI
University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1180 Average SAT

#1 Best Public Universities in Hawaii

  • 18,025enrollment
  • $15,193net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance82%

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University of Arizona
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Tucson, AZ
University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT

#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 45,601enrollment
  • $15,620net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1350SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance80%

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

18 reviews

1160 Average SAT

 

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

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Colorado Boulder
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Boulder, CO
University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1240 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in Colorado

  • 37,437enrollment
  • $21,198net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance76%

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Texas State University
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San Marcos, TX
Texas State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1100 Average SAT

#7 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,812enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1180SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due May 1

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Texas Tech University
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Lubbock, TX
Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1160 Average SAT

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,322enrollment
  • $15,452net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of Houston
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Houston, TX
University of Houston

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1220 Average SAT

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 47,090enrollment
  • $14,480net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1310SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Georgia State University
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Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1150 Average SAT

#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 36,360enrollment
  • $17,750net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of South Carolina Columbia
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Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1240 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in South Carolina

  • 35,470enrollment
  • $21,784net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 4.26Avg Weighted GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Dec 1

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA
San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT

#12 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,208enrollment
  • $15,995net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.55Avg Weighted GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Feb 10

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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 Michigan State University 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.