Southern Colleges for a 1160 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 1160 SAT score?

With a 1160 on the SAT, these Southern colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all Southern colleges, here are 238 schools where submitting a 1160 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 1160 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 1160 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1160 is a good score. It places you in the top 69th 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 1160 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 1160 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1160 on the SAT converts to a 24 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.

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Displaying 238 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 813 target schools (good chance), 81 reach (harder) schools and 723 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Arizona State University

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Tempe, AZ

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Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

77,881enrollment
$14,653net price
88%acceptance rate
1100-1320SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due May 1

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Chapel Hill, NC

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

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#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 1160 SAT

Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 5

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The University of Alabama

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Tuscaloosa, AL

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The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

38,316enrollment
$20,518net price
79%acceptance rate
1070-1370SAT range
21-31ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Auburn University

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Auburn University, AL

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Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1240 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

31,526enrollment
$24,028net price
71%acceptance rate
1160-1320SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.97Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Baylor University

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Waco, TX

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Baylor University

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

20,626enrollment
$40,133net price
57%acceptance rate
1160-1350SAT range
25-32ACT range
3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance41%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Kentucky

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Lexington, KY

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University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Kentucky

30,390enrollment
$19,831net price
94%acceptance rate
1083-1330SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Texas A & M University College Station

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College Station, TX

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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 1160 SAT

Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Dec 1

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Texas A & M University College Station

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College Station, TX

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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 1160 SAT

Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Dec 1

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East Carolina University

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Greenville, NC

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East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

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#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 1160 SAT

Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Apr 15

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University of Arizona

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Tucson, AZ

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University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Arizona

48,274enrollment
$15,620net price
87%acceptance rate
1120-1370SAT range
21-29ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due May 1

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Kennesaw State University

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Kennesaw, Georgia

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Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

18 reviews

1160 Average SAT Composite

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

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Texas State University

T

San Marcos, TX

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Texas State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

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#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 1160 SAT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due May 1

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Texas Tech University

T

Lubbock, TX

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Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

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#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

40,542enrollment
$15,452net price
68%acceptance rate
1110-1280SAT range
23-28ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of Houston

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Houston, TX

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University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1240 Average SAT Composite

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#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

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

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Georgia State University

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Atlanta, GA

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Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Composite

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#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

36,973enrollment
$17,750net price
100%acceptance rate
1050-1290SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

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Applications Due Mar 1

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University of South Carolina Columbia

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Columbia, SC

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University of South Carolina Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

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#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 1160 SAT

Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Dec 1

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The University of Tampa

T

Tampa, FL

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The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

11 reviews

1160 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

10,794enrollment
$33,020net price
54%acceptance rate
1070-1240SAT range
23-28ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance55%

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Appalachian State University

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Boone, NC

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Appalachian State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

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#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

20,641enrollment
$10,687net price
85%acceptance rate
1130-1300SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.96Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Mar 31

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