The Best Colleges for a 1200 on the SAT
What colleges can I apply to with a SAT score of 1200?
With a 1200 on the SAT, these are the colleges you have a competitive chance to get into
Looking at the most recent published freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, we've found 690 schools where submitting a 1200 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students' average SAT scores. The colleges are ranked by their position on the CollegeSimply best colleges ranking. They represent the top schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1200 SAT score. You can view your reach schools and safety schools by using the admission chance filter. 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 1200 a good SAT score?
Yes, a score of 1200 is quite good. It places you in the top 76th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a well above above average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. If a 1200 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 1200 SAT score?
For comparison purposes, a 1200 on the SAT converts to a 25 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.
Important: If you took the SAT prior to March 2016, your test was scored on the old 2400 point scale. All SAT scores on this site have been updated to reflect the 1600 SAT scale range per the College Board's concordance tables.
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Admission chance for your scores
Displaying 690 target schools where your 1200 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. Hint: You also have 89 reach schools and 695 safety schools you can consider.
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- SAT Range 1190/1410
- ACT Range 25/33
- Average HS GPA 3.92
- Students: 36,032
- Tuition:$13,700
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 29%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 20%
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- SAT Range 1180/1440
- ACT Range 26/32
- Average HS GPA 3.5
- Students: 2,467
- Tuition:$50,960
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 24%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 17%
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- SAT Range 1160/1400
- ACT Range 24/32
- Average HS GPA 3.99
- Students: 38,167
- Tuition:$14,402
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 41%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 33%
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- SAT Range 1200/1390
- ACT Range 26/31
- Average HS GPA 3.6
- Students: 4,573
- Tuition:$46,852
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 36%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 25%
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- SAT Range 1180/1410
- ACT Range 25/30
- Average HS GPA 3.86
- Students: 442
- Tuition:$33,146
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 39%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 29%
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- SAT Range 1190/1410
- ACT Range 25/32
- Average HS GPA 3.62
- Students: 3,048
- Tuition:$47,840
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 50%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 38%
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- SAT Range 1190/1400
- ACT Range 26/32
- Average HS GPA 3.73*
- Students: 19,700
- Tuition:$13,960
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 47%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 35%
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- SAT Range 1200/1350
- ACT Range 26/30
- Average HS GPA 3.88
- Students: 41,005
- Tuition:$5,656
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 37%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 26%
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- SAT Range 1190/1370
- ACT Range 26/31
- Average HS GPA 3.74*
- Students: 17,217
- Tuition:$45,542
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 39%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 29%
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- SAT Range 1160/1350
- ACT Range 25/30
- Average HS GPA 3.29*
- Students: 7,686
- Tuition:$16,551
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 50%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 42%
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- SAT Range 1190/1360
- ACT Range 27/30
- Average HS GPA 3.49
- Students: 2,522
- Tuition:$54,846
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 46%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 35%
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- SAT Range 1180/1410
- ACT Range 25/32
- Average HS GPA 3.8
- Students: 4,365
- Tuition:$41,509
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 41%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 31%
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- SAT Range 1180/1370
- ACT Range 25/30
- Average HS GPA 3.6
- Students: 22,803
- Tuition:$51,853
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 50%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 40%
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- SAT Range 1200/1460
- ACT Range 26/32
- Average HS GPA 3.79*
- Students: 49,702
- Tuition:$15,094
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 62%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 49%
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- SAT Range 1150/1340
- ACT Range 26/30
- Average HS GPA 3.68*
- Students: 10,918
- Tuition:$46,950
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 41%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 35%
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- SAT Range 1170/1370
- ACT Range 26/31
- Average HS GPA 3.67
- Students: 11,952
- Tuition:$50,556
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 56%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 47%
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- SAT Range 1160/1360
- ACT Range 25/30
- Average HS GPA 3.59
- Students: 46,810
- Tuition:$18,454
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 56%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 48%
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- SAT Range 1190/1360
- ACT Range 25/30
- Average HS GPA 3.88
- Students: 9,073
- Tuition:$49,358
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 53%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 41%
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- SAT Range 1120/1340
- ACT Range 23/29
- Average HS GPA 3.82
- Students: 2,542
- Tuition:$40,652
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 39%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 36%
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- SAT Range 1200/1460
- ACT Range 24/33
- Average HS GPA 3.78*
- Students: 527
- Tuition:$53,343
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 58%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 45%
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- SAT Range 1190/1370
- ACT Range 25/30
- Average HS GPA 3.68
- Students: 9,608
- Tuition:$52,724
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 54%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 42%
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- SAT Range 1140/1400
- ACT Range 22/30
- Average HS GPA 3.51
- Students: 6,479
- Tuition:$43,500
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 60%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 53%
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- SAT Range 1130/1370
- ACT Range 25/30
- Average HS GPA 3.66
- Students: 2,004
- Tuition:$50,250
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 54%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 48%
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- SAT Range 1190/1410
- ACT Range 25/31
- Average HS GPA 3.3*
- Students: 50,254
- Tuition:$14,974
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 60%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 48%
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- SAT Range 1130/1330
- ACT Range 23/29
- Average HS GPA 3.6*
- Students: 1,434
- Tuition:$42,000
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1200 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 45%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 41%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a score of 1200 is quite good. The score puts you in the top 76th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1200 SAT score.
University of California Irvine, Rhode Island School of Design and University of California Davis are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1200 SAT score.
A 1200 ranks in the top 76th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.
A 1200 converts to a 25 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 25 ACT score.
