Mid Atlantic Colleges for a 1170 on the SAT

What Mid Atlantic colleges accept a 1170 SAT score?

These Mid Atlantic 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 147 Mid Atlantic 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 Mid Atlantic 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.

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List of 1170 SAT Colleges

Displaying 147 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 432 target schools (good chance), 90 reach (harder) schools and 216 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

SUNY College at Cortland
C
Cortland, NY

SUNY College at Cortland

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,690enrollment
  • $18,304net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1240SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Long Island University C W Post Campus
L
Brookville, NY

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#48 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 15,737enrollment
  • $25,802net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Lock Haven University
L
Lock Haven, PA

Lock Haven University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

 

#22 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,920enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
M
Millersville, PA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 6,775enrollment
  • $21,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance93%

University of the Sciences
T
Philadelphia, PA

University of the Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

 

#60 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,420enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1340SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.63Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT

SUNY College at Oswego
O
Oswego, NY

SUNY College at Oswego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $17,376net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

State University of New York at New Paltz
S
New Paltz, NY

State University of New York at New Paltz

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,964enrollment
  • $19,592net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Apr 1

Rutgers University Newark
R
Newark, NJ

Rutgers University Newark

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 11,017enrollment
  • $16,578net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Penn State Harrisburg
P
Middletown, PA

Penn State Harrisburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 4,572enrollment
  • $22,096net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1310SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.48Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Molloy College
M
Rockville Centre, NY
 

Molloy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 4,807enrollment
  • $27,243net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Le Moyne College
L
Syracuse, NY

Le Moyne College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#32 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,203enrollment
  • $23,309net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1290SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Feb 1

Robert Morris University
R
Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#40 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,431enrollment
  • $23,572net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance95%

College of Mount Saint Vincent
M
Bronx, NY

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#53 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,877enrollment
  • $17,084net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 943-1216SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance93%

William Paterson University of New Jersey
W
Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 9,070enrollment
  • $12,967net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 990-1345SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jun 1

Allegheny College
A
Meadville, PA

Allegheny College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,353enrollment
  • $26,719net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1114-1372SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Feb 15

Stockton University
S
Galloway, NJ
 

Stockton University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 9,080enrollment
  • $18,515net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Sep 1

Mercy College
M
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#56 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 8,615enrollment
  • $15,879net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance89%

DeSales University
D
Center Valley, PA

DeSales University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,991enrollment
  • $29,104net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 1170 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Aug 1