New York Colleges for a 1200 on the SAT

What New York colleges accept a 1200 SAT score?

These New York 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 58 New York 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 New York 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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List of 1200 SAT Colleges

Displaying 58 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 177 target schools (good chance), 48 reach (harder) schools and 138 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Niagara University
N
Niagara University, NY

Niagara University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#47 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,858enrollment
  • $18,165net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Aug 30

Saint Bonaventure University
S
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Saint Bonaventure University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#42 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,602enrollment
  • $26,004net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1220SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Jul 30

Wagner College
W
Staten Island, NY

Wagner College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#33 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,949enrollment
  • $29,710net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Feb 15

Canisius College
C
Buffalo, NY

Canisius College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#38 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $19,635net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance79%

SUNY Maritime College
S
Throggs Neck, NY

SUNY Maritime College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,427enrollment
  • $19,712net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1300SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jan 31

Marymount Manhattan College
M
New York, NY

Marymount Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#46 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,608enrollment
  • $39,442net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Aug 1

New York Institute of Technology
N
Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $22,494net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1118-1360SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance72%

St. Francis College
S
Brooklyn Heights, NY

St. Francis College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#52 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,661enrollment
  • $18,602net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance89%

SUNY College at Old Westbury
O
Old Westbury, NY
 

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 4,270enrollment
  • $12,329net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1206SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance95%

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
O
Syracuse, NY

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,976enrollment
  • $20,928net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Feb 1

Houghton College
H
Houghton, NY

Houghton College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 833enrollment
  • $21,550net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance75%

D'Youville College
D
Buffalo, NY

D'Youville College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#37 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,518enrollment
  • $21,755net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1025-1265SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Elmira College
E
Elmira, NY

Elmira College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 657enrollment
  • $24,040net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1118-1272SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance96%

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
P
Plattsburgh, NY

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 4,474enrollment
  • $17,625net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Saint Joseph's College New York
S
Brooklyn, NY
 

Saint Joseph's College New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#34 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 4,348enrollment
  • $18,001net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1093-1306SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance77%

The College of Saint Rose
S
Albany, NY
 

The College of Saint Rose

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#51 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,786enrollment
  • $23,294net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1001-1228SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due May 1

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome
S
Utica, NY

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 2,842enrollment
  • $13,799net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1400SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 1

Nazareth College
N
Rochester, NY

Nazareth College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,522enrollment
  • $31,620net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Feb 1