Colleges for a 1170 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1170 SAT score?

With a 1170 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 637 schools where submitting a 1170 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 1170 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 1170 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1170 is a good score. It places you in the top 71st 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 1170 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 1170 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1170 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.

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.

Best ranked colleges for a 1170 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Yeshiva University1280
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill1260
DePauw University1290
University of California Davis1280
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences1280
Texas Christian University1240
Texas A & M University College Station1260
Texas A & M University College Station1260
Creighton University1250
St Mary's College of Maryland1240
University of Portland1260
University of the Pacific1250
Providence College1230
Simmons University1250
Virginia Military Institute1190
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Displaying 637 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 2,070 target schools (good chance), 321 reach (harder) schools and 1,920 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ
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
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Admission Chance85%

Applications Due May 1

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Penn State Main Campus
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University Park, PA
Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

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

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, NC
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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

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#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%

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Central Florida
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Orlando, FL
University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

5 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 Mar 1

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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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL
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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Baylor University
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Waco, TX
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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Feb 1

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN
The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

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#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%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY
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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Texas A & M University College Station
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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

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Texas A & M University College Station
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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

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC
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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Apr 15

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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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Arizona
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Tucson, AZ
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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due May 1

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, Georgia
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 1170 SAT
Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Colorado Boulder
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Boulder, CO
University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1280 Average SAT Composite

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#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

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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.