Midwestern Colleges for a 1200 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 1200 SAT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1200 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 154 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1200 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 Midwestern colleges

Is a 1200 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1200 is quite good. It situates you in the top 76th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your well 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 1200 score represents 75% of the total possible points. If a 1200 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 1200

Let's examine how a 1200 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1200 is 133 points (12%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1200 is 146 points (14%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1200 is 88 points (8%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1200 is 266 points (28%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1200 is 233 points (24%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1200 is 39 points (3%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1200 is 250 points (26%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1200 is 273 points (29%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1200 is 84 points (8%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1200 is 140 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1200 SAT score?

A 1200 on the SAT translates to a 25 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 1200 SAT score?

Scoring a 1200 on the SAT places you in the 76th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 76% 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 1,292,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 408,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 154 colleges where your 1200 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 486 target schools (good chance), 51 reach (harder) schools and 615 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Beloit College

B

Beloit, WI

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Beloit College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

964enrollment
$20,192net price
66%acceptance rate
1190-1360SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.33Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance52%

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Illinois Wesleyan University

I

Bloomington, IL

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Illinois Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,527enrollment
$30,096net price
42%acceptance rate
1120-1330SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.86Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance38%

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Cedarville University

C

Cedarville, OH

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Cedarville University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

4,960enrollment
$25,462net price
65%acceptance rate
1130-1380SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.9Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance58%

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Carroll University

C

Waukesha, WI

Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

3,283enrollment
$25,485net price
72%acceptance rate
1060-1340SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.39Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance72%

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Andrews University

A

Berrien Springs, MI

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Andrews University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

2,858enrollment
$24,194net price
91%acceptance rate
1100-1350SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance90%

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Saint Mary's College

S

Notre Dame, IN

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Saint Mary's College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,519enrollment
$27,960net price
84%acceptance rate
1100-1328SAT range
26-32ACT range
3.83Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance83%

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Drury University

D

Springfield, MO

Drury University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

1,595enrollment
$20,996net price
63%acceptance rate
1150-1360SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.79Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Aug 30

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Ohio Wesleyan University

O

Delaware, OH

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Ohio Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,410enrollment
$27,311net price
52%acceptance rate
1123-1358SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Southern Indiana

S

Evansville, IN

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University of Southern Indiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Indiana

9,178enrollment
$14,443net price
94%acceptance rate
1030-1240SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.45Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Wabash College

W

Crawfordsville, IN

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Wabash College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

835enrollment
$22,976net price
61%acceptance rate
1122-1320SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Rockhurst University

R

Kansas City, MO

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Rockhurst University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

3,405enrollment
$22,994net price
66%acceptance rate
1083-1288SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jun 30

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University of Michigan Flint

M

Flint, MI

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University of Michigan Flint

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Michigan

5,985enrollment
$10,840net price
66%acceptance rate
930-1220SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Aug 22

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McKendree University

M

Lebanon, IL

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McKendree University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,960enrollment
$22,431net price
68%acceptance rate
871-1277SAT range
18-28ACT range
3.38Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance76%

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Webster University

W

Saint Louis, MO

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Webster University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

6,396enrollment
$23,069net price
55%acceptance rate
1026-1315SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance58%

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College of the Ozarks

O

Point Lookout, MO

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College of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

1,487enrollment
$12,611net price
21%acceptance rate
1065-1234SAT range
20-25ACT range
3.71Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance28%

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Maryville University of Saint Louis

M

Saint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

9,959enrollment
$26,757net price
88%acceptance rate
1000-1230SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance92%

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Luther College

L

Decorah, IA

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Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,610enrollment
$25,734net price
75%acceptance rate
1075-1330SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

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Admission Chance75%

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Lake Superior State University

L

Sault Ste Marie, MI

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Lake Superior State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

#10 Best Public Universities in Michigan

1,655enrollment
$14,336net price
77%acceptance rate
1000-1225SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.2Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance85%

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