Colleges for a 1180 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1180 SAT score?

1180 SAT Score, 73% Percentile

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1180 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 602 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1180 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 1180 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1180 is a good score. It situates you in the top 73rd 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 1180 score represents 74% of the total possible points. If a 1180 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 1180

Let's examine how a 1180 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1180 is 113 points (11%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1180 is 126 points (12%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1180 is 68 points (6%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1180 is 246 points (26%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1180 is 213 points (22%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1180 is 59 points (5%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1180 is 230 points (24%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1180 is 253 points (27%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1180 is 64 points (6%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1180 is 120 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1180 SAT score?

A 1180 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 1180 SAT score?

Scoring a 1180 on the SAT places you in the 73rd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 73% 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 1,241,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 459,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1180?

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 1180 SAT Colleges

Displaying 602 colleges where your 1180 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 1,956 target schools (good chance), 288 reach (harder) schools and 2,034 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Oregon State University
O
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 33,193enrollment
  • $21,444net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Feb 1

Iowa State University
I
Ames, IA

Iowa State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,708enrollment
  • $16,105net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1330SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Florida Gulf Coast University
F
Fort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

 

#9 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 15,909enrollment
  • $10,151net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Nov 1

James Madison University
J
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1230 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,166enrollment
  • $18,592net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1310SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Illinois at Chicago
I
Chicago, IL

University of Illinois at Chicago

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 34,199enrollment
  • $12,614net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Feb 1

SUNY at Albany
A
Albany, NY

SUNY at Albany

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

 

#9 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 17,075enrollment
  • $17,486net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of North Texas
N
Denton, TX

University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 42,441enrollment
  • $13,781net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 1

University of South Florida Main Campus
S
Tampa, FL

University of South Florida Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1240 Average SAT Composite

 

#4 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 49,708enrollment
  • $10,004net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due May 1

West Virginia University
W
Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in West Virginia

  • 25,474enrollment
  • $13,087net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Elon University
E
Elon, NC

Elon University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1230 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 7,127enrollment
  • $39,401net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.65Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Jan 10

Boise State University
B
Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#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 1180 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 1

Ball State University
B
Muncie, IN

Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 20,319enrollment
  • $13,195net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance77%

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
N
Charlotte, NC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 30,448enrollment
  • $16,029net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jun 1

California State University Fullerton
C
Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,738enrollment
  • $8,322net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Nov 30

Spelman College
S
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,417enrollment
  • $43,920net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Feb 1

Coastal Carolina University
C
Conway, SC

Coastal Carolina University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,473enrollment
  • $14,716net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1190SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance87%

University of Iowa
I
Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1240 Average SAT Composite

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 29,909enrollment
  • $17,452net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1350SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due May 1

Towson University
T
Towson, MD

Towson University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 20,856enrollment
  • $16,082net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1220SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 1180 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Apr 1

FAQs

Is a 1180 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1180 is a good score. The score puts you in the top 73rd percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1180 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1180 SAT score?

Florida State University, Arizona State University and Penn State Main Campus are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1180 SAT score.

What percentile is 1180 on the SAT?

A 1180 ranks in the top 73rd percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1180 SAT?

A 1180 converts to a 24 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 24 ACT score.