Western Colleges for a 1160 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1160 SAT score?

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

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all Western colleges, here are 84 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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List of 1160 SAT Colleges

Displaying 84 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 264 target schools (good chance), 75 reach (harder) schools and 249 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Diego State University
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San Diego, CA
San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

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#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,484enrollment
  • $13,192net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu, HI
University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,098enrollment
  • $15,193net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of California Davis
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Davis, CA
University of California Davis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1280 Average SAT Composite

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#14 Best Public Universities in America

  • 40,050enrollment
  • $17,026net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1400SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Nov 30

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA
San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,133enrollment
  • $15,995net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Feb 10

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California State University Long Beach
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Long Beach, CA
California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,190enrollment
  • $10,568net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Colorado State University Fort Collins
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Fort Collins, CO
Colorado State University Fort Collins

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 32,586enrollment
  • $17,609net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due May 11

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 29,843enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 29,843enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jan 31

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University of Oregon
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Eugene, OR
University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 22,257enrollment
  • $17,646net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance92%

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Oregon State University
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Corvallis, OR
Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 33,193enrollment
  • $21,444net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance84%

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Boise State University
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Boise, ID
Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 25,794enrollment
  • $14,190net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Feb 15

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California State University Fullerton
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Fullerton, CA
California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

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#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,738enrollment
  • $8,322net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of California Riverside
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Riverside, CA
University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1180 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,847enrollment
  • $11,948net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Nevada Las Vegas
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Las Vegas, NV
University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1140 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 30,679enrollment
  • $11,834net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Montana State University
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Bozeman, MT
Montana State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Montana

  • 16,788enrollment
  • $17,656net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1300SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due May 15

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California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA
California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

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#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,702enrollment
  • $16,109net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Utah State University
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Logan, UT
Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 27,426enrollment
  • $13,530net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Utah State University
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Logan, UT
Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 27,426enrollment
  • $13,530net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Apr 1

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