Colleges for a 1210 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1210 SAT score?

With a 1210 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 518 schools where submitting a 1210 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1210 SAT score. 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 1210 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1210 is quite good. It places you in the top 77th 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 1210 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 1210 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1210 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.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1210?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 1210 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Yeshiva University1280
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill1260
University of Denver1300
University of Washington Seattle Campus1330
DePauw University1290
Muhlenberg College1290
Sewanee The University of the South1300
University of California Davis1280
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences1280
Chapman University1310
Texas Christian University1240
Purdue University Main Campus1310
Virginia Tech1310
Texas A & M University College Station1260
Texas A & M University College Station1260
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Displaying 518 colleges where your 1210 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 1,704 target schools (good chance), 258 reach (harder) schools and 2,388 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Florida State University
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Tallahassee, FL
Florida State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

 

#3 Best Colleges in Florida

  • 45,130enrollment
  • $12,815net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1340SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance28%

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Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 77,881enrollment
  • $14,653net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
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Admission Chance88%

Applications Due May 1

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Penn State Main Campus
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University Park, PA
Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 88,914enrollment
  • $25,548net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance90%

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, NC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 31,641enrollment
  • $10,038net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.83Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance16%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1310 Average SAT Composite

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#20 Best Public Universities in America

  • 37,279enrollment
  • $20,247net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1410SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
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Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 49,659enrollment
  • $16,655net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
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Admission Chance83%

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,316enrollment
  • $20,518net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1370SAT range
  • 21-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Central Florida
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Orlando, FL
University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

 

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 70,310enrollment
  • $11,108net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance28%

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San Diego State University
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San Diego, CA
San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

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#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,484enrollment
  • $13,192net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL
Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1240 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,526enrollment
  • $24,028net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Baylor University
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Waco, TX
Baylor University

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 20,626enrollment
  • $40,133net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1350SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Washington Seattle Campus
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Seattle, WA
University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1330 Average SAT Composite

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#8 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,434enrollment
  • $9,661net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Dec 1

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN
The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 31,701enrollment
  • $21,133net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 30,390enrollment
  • $19,831net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Purdue University Main Campus
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West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1310 Average SAT Composite

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#19 Best Public Universities in America

  • 50,344enrollment
  • $12,294net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Texas A & M University College Station
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College Station, TX
Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

 

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 72,530enrollment
  • $19,906net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Dec 1

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Texas A & M University College Station
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College Station, TX
Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

 

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 72,530enrollment
  • $19,906net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu, HI
University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,098enrollment
  • $15,193net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1210 SAT
Admission Chance73%

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FAQs

Is a 1210 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1210 is quite good. The score puts you in the top 77th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1210 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1210 SAT score?

Florida State University, Arizona State University and Penn State Main Campus are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1210 SAT score.

What percentile is 1210 on the SAT?

A 1210 ranks in the top 77th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1210 SAT?

A 1210 converts to a 25 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 25 ACT score.