Colleges for a 1170 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1170 SAT score?

1170 SAT Score, 71% Percentile

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1170 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 632 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1170 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 1170 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1170 is a good score. It situates you in the top 71st 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 1170 score represents 73% of the total possible points. If a 1170 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 1170

Let's examine how a 1170 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1170 is 103 points (10%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1170 is 116 points (11%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1170 is 58 points (5%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1170 is 236 points (25%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1170 is 203 points (21%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1170 is 69 points (6%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1170 is 220 points (23%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1170 is 243 points (26%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1170 is 54 points (5%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1170 is 110 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1170 SAT score?

A 1170 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 1170 SAT score?

Scoring a 1170 on the SAT places you in the 71st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 71% 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 1,207,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 493,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1170?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.


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List of 1170 SAT Colleges

Displaying 632 colleges where your 1170 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 2,055 target schools (good chance), 315 reach (harder) schools and 1,905 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Arizona State University
A
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 77,881enrollment
  • $14,653net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Penn State Main Campus
P
University Park, PA

Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 88,914enrollment
  • $25,548net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance88%

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
N
Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 15

Michigan State University
S
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 49,659enrollment
  • $16,655net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance79%

The University of Alabama
A
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,316enrollment
  • $20,518net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1370SAT range
  • 21-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due May 1

University of Central Florida
C
Orlando, FL

University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

 

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 70,310enrollment
  • $11,108net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due May 1

San Diego State University
S
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,484enrollment
  • $13,192net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Nov 30

Auburn University
A
Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1240 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,526enrollment
  • $24,028net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Feb 1

Baylor University
B
Waco, TX

Baylor University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Feb 1

The University of Tennessee
T
Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 31,701enrollment
  • $21,133net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance61%

University of Kentucky
K
Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 30,390enrollment
  • $19,831net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 15

Texas A & M University College Station
T
College Station, TX

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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Dec 1

East Carolina University
E
Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance97%

University of Hawaii at Manoa
H
Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,098enrollment
  • $15,193net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance68%

University of Arizona
A
Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 48,274enrollment
  • $15,620net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Kennesaw State University
K
Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

20 reviews

1160 Average SAT Composite

 

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance64%

University of Colorado Boulder
C
Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1280 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Colorado

  • 39,000enrollment
  • $21,198net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1390SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 15

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jun 1

FAQs

Is a 1170 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1170 is a good score. The score puts you in the top 71st percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1170 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1170 SAT score?

Arizona State University, Penn State Main Campus and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1170 SAT score.

What percentile is 1170 on the SAT?

A 1170 ranks in the top 71st percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1170 SAT?

A 1170 converts to a 24 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 24 ACT score.