Southeastern Colleges for a 1160 on the SAT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 1160 SAT score?

These Southeastern 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 206 Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 206 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 693 target schools (good chance), 90 reach (harder) schools and 603 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Virginia Military Institute
V
Lexington, VA

Virginia Military Institute

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,512enrollment
  • $18,129net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Feb 1

Campbell University
C
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 5,272enrollment
  • $24,280net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Samford University
S
Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,682enrollment
  • $31,803net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due May 1

Jackson State University
J
HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $15,292net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1073-1210SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jul 15

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
N
Greensboro, NC

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,978enrollment
  • $10,979net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Mar 1

Saint Leo University
S
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,242enrollment
  • $20,390net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Florida Southern College
F
Lakeland, FL

Florida Southern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,281enrollment
  • $27,324net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance53%

Applications Due May 1

Fisk University
F
HBCU
Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $20,578net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1450SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Aug 1

Northern Kentucky University
N
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 15,801enrollment
  • $7,259net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Aug 15

Queens University of Charlotte
Q
Charlotte, NC

Queens University of Charlotte

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,873enrollment
  • $29,459net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1255SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.41Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Sep 7

Xavier University of Louisiana
X
HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Xavier University of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 3,419enrollment
  • $18,080net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Jul 1

University of North Carolina at Asheville
N
Asheville, NC

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,914enrollment
  • $14,730net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1145-1340SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Aug 1

Catawba College
C
Salisbury, NC

Catawba College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,172enrollment
  • $19,701net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Aug 15

Longwood University
L
Farmville, VA

Longwood University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,358enrollment
  • $21,772net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Southeastern University
S
Lakeland, FL

Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,044enrollment
  • $27,910net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 960-1183SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due May 1

Rollins College
R
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,029enrollment
  • $35,317net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Feb 1

Mount St Mary's University
M
Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $24,379net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Mar 1

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
T
Chattanooga, TN

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 11,283enrollment
  • $14,417net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due May 1