California Colleges for a 1180 on the SAT

What California colleges accept a 1180 SAT score?

These California 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 28 California 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 California 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.

SAT 1180 California Public Private 4 year

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Displaying 28 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 84 target schools (good chance), 42 reach (harder) schools and 189 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Diego State University

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San Diego, CA

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San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in California

37,402enrollment
$13,017net price
39%acceptance rate
1090-1300SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.82Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of California Davis

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Davis, CA

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University of California Davis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in America

39,679enrollment
$17,385net price
37%acceptance rate
1160-1400SAT range
25-33ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Nov 30

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San Jose State University

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San Jose, CA

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San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in California

35,751enrollment
$14,219net price
77%acceptance rate
1010-1240SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Dec 15

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California State University Long Beach

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Long Beach, CA

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California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in California

38,973enrollment
$9,346net price
40%acceptance rate
1020-1240SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance47%

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California State University Fullerton

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Fullerton, CA

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California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Public Universities in California

40,386enrollment
$7,925net price
67%acceptance rate
1000-1180SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.77Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance79%

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University of California Riverside

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Riverside, CA

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University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in California

26,809enrollment
$14,487net price
69%acceptance rate
1080-1280SAT range
22-31ACT range
3.84Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance69%

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University of California Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz, CA

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University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in California

19,478enrollment
$17,975net price
47%acceptance rate
1160-1360SAT range
25-33ACT range
3.63Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance35%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Azusa Pacific University

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Azusa, CA

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

7,169enrollment
$26,666net price
87%acceptance rate
980-1240SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of the Pacific

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Stockton, CA

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University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

6,277enrollment
$28,164net price
93%acceptance rate
1120-1423SAT range
25-33ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Humboldt State University

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Arcata, CA

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Humboldt State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Public Universities in California

6,025enrollment
$14,325net price
98%acceptance rate
970-1190SAT range
17-25ACT range
3.33Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Apr 30

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California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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Pomona, CA

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California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in California

27,503enrollment
$12,480net price
55%acceptance rate
1010-1250SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.69Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance61%

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Point Loma Nazarene University

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San Diego, CA

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Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

4,319enrollment
$34,933net price
82%acceptance rate
1170-1350SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Redlands

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Redlands, CA

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University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in California

3,460enrollment
$28,157net price
82%acceptance rate
1113-1278SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Jul 1

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University of La Verne

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La Verne, CA

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University of La Verne

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in California

5,662enrollment
$25,103net price
74%acceptance rate
970-1303SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.24Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance77%

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Whittier College

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Whittier, CA

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Whittier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

1,192enrollment
$28,368net price
75%acceptance rate
1140-1340SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance67%

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Biola University

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La Mirada, CA

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Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

5,387enrollment
$31,522net price
57%acceptance rate
1105-1365SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

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Admission Chance50%

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Concordia University Irvine

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Irvine, CA

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Concordia University Irvine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Private Colleges in California

3,744enrollment
$29,508net price
69%acceptance rate
1030-1260SAT range
21-29ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance73%

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California Lutheran University

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Thousand Oaks, CA

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California Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

3,615enrollment
$30,416net price
87%acceptance rate
1150-1320SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.73Avg GPA

Your 1180 SAT

Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jan 1

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