Eastern Colleges for a 1160 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1160 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1160 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 208 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1160 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 Eastern colleges

Is a 1160 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1160 is a good score. It situates you in the top 69th 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 1160 score represents 72% of the total possible points. If a 1160 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 1160

Let's examine how a 1160 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1160 is 93 points (9%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1160 is 106 points (10%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1160 is 48 points (4%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1160 is 226 points (24%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1160 is 193 points (20%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1160 is 79 points (6%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1160 is 210 points (22%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1160 is 233 points (25%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1160 is 44 points (4%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1160 is 100 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1160 SAT score?

A 1160 on the SAT translates to a 24 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 1160 SAT score?

Scoring a 1160 on the SAT places you in the 69th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 69% 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 1,173,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 527,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 1160 SAT Colleges

Displaying 208 colleges where your 1160 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 603 target schools (good chance), 138 reach (harder) schools and 300 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Curry College
C
Milton, MA

Curry College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,052enrollment
  • $31,091net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1165SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Apr 1

Long Island University C W Post Campus
L
Brookville, NY

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#48 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 15,737enrollment
  • $25,802net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Worcester State University
W
Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 5,311enrollment
  • $14,435net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jun 1

Lock Haven University
L
Lock Haven, PA

Lock Haven University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

 

#22 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,920enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
M
Millersville, PA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 6,775enrollment
  • $21,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance92%

University of Hartford
H
West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,732enrollment
  • $31,687net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance81%

University of the Sciences
T
Philadelphia, PA

University of the Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

 

#60 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,420enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1340SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.63Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT

SUNY College at Oswego
O
Oswego, NY

SUNY College at Oswego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $17,376net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

State University of New York at New Paltz
S
New Paltz, NY

State University of New York at New Paltz

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,964enrollment
  • $19,592net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Apr 1

University of Connecticut Stamford
C
Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 2,297enrollment
  • $13,933net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Rutgers University Newark
R
Newark, NJ

Rutgers University Newark

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 11,017enrollment
  • $16,578net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Wentworth Institute of Technology
W
Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,920enrollment
  • $37,901net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Feb 15

Fitchburg State University
F
Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,554enrollment
  • $15,535net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Penn State Harrisburg
P
Middletown, PA

Penn State Harrisburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 4,572enrollment
  • $22,096net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1310SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.48Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Roger Williams University
R
Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,397enrollment
  • $37,964net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1270SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Feb 1

Molloy College
M
Rockville Centre, NY
 

Molloy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 4,807enrollment
  • $27,243net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Le Moyne College
L
Syracuse, NY

Le Moyne College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#32 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,203enrollment
  • $23,309net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1290SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Feb 1

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
E
East Stroudsburg, PA

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 5,143enrollment
  • $17,278net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Apr 1