Western Colleges for a 1150 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1150 SAT score?

These Western 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 83 Western 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 Western 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.

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List of 1150 SAT Colleges

Displaying 83 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 246 target schools (good chance), 90 reach (harder) schools and 336 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Diego State University
S
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,402enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Hawaii at Manoa
H
Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,074enrollment
  • $13,639net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance69%

San Jose State University
S
San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in California

  • 35,751enrollment
  • $14,219net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Dec 15

California State University Long Beach
C
Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 38,973enrollment
  • $9,346net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Nov 30

Colorado State University Fort Collins
C
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 33,403enrollment
  • $16,926net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jul 1

Washington State University
W
Pullman, WA

Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 27,539enrollment
  • $17,911net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jan 31

University of Oregon
O
Eugene, OR

University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 23,163enrollment
  • $22,077net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jan 15

Oregon State University
O
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 34,292enrollment
  • $21,163net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Feb 1

Boise State University
B
Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 26,115enrollment
  • $17,724net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Aug 1

California State University Fullerton
C
Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,386enrollment
  • $7,925net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of California Riverside
C
Riverside, CA

University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,809enrollment
  • $14,487net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Nevada Las Vegas
N
Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 30,660enrollment
  • $13,159net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jun 1

Montana State University
M
Bozeman, MT

Montana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Montana

  • 16,681enrollment
  • $17,250net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance69%

California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Dec 15

Utah State University
U
Logan, UT

Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 27,943enrollment
  • $14,577net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Portland State University
P
Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 21,609enrollment
  • $16,273net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Azusa Pacific University
A
Azusa, CA
 

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 7,169enrollment
  • $26,666net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Northern Colorado
N
Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 9,380enrollment
  • $18,310net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1150 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Aug 1