Ohio Colleges for a 1200 on the SAT

What Ohio colleges accept a 1200 SAT score?

These Ohio 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 24 Ohio 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 Ohio 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 24 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 78 target schools (good chance), 9 reach (harder) schools and 165 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Miami University

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Oxford, OH

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Miami University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Ohio

19,107enrollment
$23,031net price
88%acceptance rate
1200-1390SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.85Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Cincinnati, OH

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Ohio

41,155enrollment
$20,149net price
86%acceptance rate
1160-1360SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.69Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Dayton

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Dayton, OH

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University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

11,674enrollment
$30,590net price
74%acceptance rate
1158-1363SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.77Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Xavier University

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Cincinnati, OH

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Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

6,114enrollment
$31,619net price
85%acceptance rate
1120-1310SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance84%

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Ohio University Main Campus

O

Athens, OH

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Ohio University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

24,145enrollment
$20,207net price
87%acceptance rate
1080-1270SAT range
22-27ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Kent State University at Kent

K

Kent, OH

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Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

25,854enrollment
$19,046net price
88%acceptance rate
990-1220SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Bowling Green, OH

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

16,920enrollment
$20,485net price
79%acceptance rate
990-1200SAT range
20-25ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jul 15

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University of Toledo

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Toledo, OH

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University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Ohio

15,545enrollment
$17,654net price
92%acceptance rate
1060-1280SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.56Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance93%

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John Carroll University

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University Heights, OH

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John Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

2,922enrollment
$30,496net price
82%acceptance rate
1160-1320SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance77%

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University of Akron Main Campus

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Akron, OH

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University of Akron Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Ohio

13,465enrollment
$14,667net price
83%acceptance rate
980-1230SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.47Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Otterbein University

O

Westerville, OH

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Otterbein University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

2,458enrollment
$22,661net price
84%acceptance rate
1035-1260SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance88%

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Baldwin Wallace College

B

Berea, OH

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Baldwin Wallace College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

3,220enrollment
$28,705net price
77%acceptance rate
1043-1298SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance80%

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Ohio Northern University

O

Ada, OH

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Ohio Northern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

3,015enrollment
$27,398net price
54%acceptance rate
1160-1340SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.78Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Aug 15

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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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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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Ashland University

A

Ashland, OH

Ashland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

4,174enrollment
$20,342net price
72%acceptance rate
1073-1250SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance77%

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Wittenberg University

W

Springfield, OH

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Wittenberg University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

1,299enrollment
$22,912net price
94%acceptance rate
1050-1370SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance94%

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The University of Findlay

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Findlay, OH

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The University of Findlay

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

4,869enrollment
$24,069net price
86%acceptance rate
1010-1213SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance92%

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