Southeastern Colleges for a 1160 on the SAT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 1160 SAT score?

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

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all Southeastern colleges, here are 190 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 190 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 645 target schools (good chance), 69 reach (harder) schools and 558 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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University of Delaware

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Newark, DE

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University of Delaware

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

#1 Best Value in Delaware

23,996enrollment
$19,747net price
72%acceptance rate
1155-1340SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.94Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Florida Atlantic University

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Boca Raton, FL

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Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

#7 Best Public Universities in Florida

30,155enrollment
$11,451net price
78%acceptance rate
1020-1200SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Apr 1

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George Mason University

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Fairfax, VA

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George Mason University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

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#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

38,628enrollment
$18,285net price
91%acceptance rate
1140-1350SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Florida Gulf Coast University

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Fort Myers, FL

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Florida Gulf Coast University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

#9 Best Public Universities in Florida

15,909enrollment
$10,151net price
89%acceptance rate
1010-1180SAT range
19-25ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due May 1

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James Madison University

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Harrisonburg, VA

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James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1230 Average SAT Composite

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#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

22,166enrollment
$18,592net price
86%acceptance rate
1140-1310SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.57Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance79%

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University of South Florida Main Campus

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Tampa, FL

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University of South Florida Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1240 Average SAT Composite

#4 Best Public Universities in Florida

49,708enrollment
$10,004net price
49%acceptance rate
1140-1330SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.64Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Mar 1

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West Virginia University

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Morgantown, WV

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West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value in West Virginia

25,474enrollment
$13,087net price
90%acceptance rate
1030-1230SAT range
21-27ACT range
3.45Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Elon University

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Elon, NC

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Elon University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1230 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

7,127enrollment
$39,401net price
78%acceptance rate
1140-1320SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.65Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1160 SAT

Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jun 1

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