Mid Atlantic Colleges for a 1230 on the SAT

What Mid Atlantic colleges accept a 1230 SAT score?

These Mid Atlantic colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1230 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 127 Mid Atlantic colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1230 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 Mid Atlantic colleges

Is a 1230 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1230 is very competitive. It situates you in the top 80th 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 1230 score represents 77% of the total possible points. If a 1230 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 1230

Let's examine how a 1230 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1230 is 163 points (15%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1230 is 176 points (17%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1230 is 118 points (11%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1230 is 296 points (32%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1230 is 263 points (27%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1230 is 9 points (1%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1230 is 280 points (29%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1230 is 303 points (33%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1230 is 114 points (10%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1230 is 170 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1230 SAT score?

A 1230 on the SAT translates to a 26 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 1230 SAT score?

Scoring a 1230 on the SAT places you in the 80th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 80% 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 1,360,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 340,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 1230 SAT Colleges

Displaying 127 colleges where your 1230 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 384 target schools (good chance), 60 reach (harder) schools and 312 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Manhattan College
M
Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,575enrollment
  • $29,535net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 31

New Jersey Institute of Technology
N
Newark, NJ

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,332enrollment
  • $17,762net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1450SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Mar 1

CUNY City College
C
New York, NY

CUNY City College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 14,489enrollment
  • $5,181net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Feb 1

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
B
New York, NY

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 19,854enrollment
  • $4,991net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1360SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Feb 1

Duquesne University
D
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 8,107enrollment
  • $33,919net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Aug 15

Muhlenberg College
M
Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,959enrollment
  • $32,926net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1400SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Feb 1

United States Military Academy
A
West Point, New York

United States Military Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 4,393enrollment
  • -net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1450SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 31

Pratt Institute Main
P
Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 5,494enrollment
  • $47,326net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1430SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Jan 5

SUNY at Purchase College
P
Purchase, NY

SUNY at Purchase College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,182enrollment
  • $19,434net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1350SAT range
  • 29-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Jul 1

SUNY College at Brockport
B
Brockport, NY

SUNY College at Brockport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,424enrollment
  • $16,261net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 2.79Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Aug 1

The New School
N
New York, NY

The New School

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 10,108enrollment
  • $55,480net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.59Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Ithaca College
I
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 5,054enrollment
  • $35,858net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1203-1380SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Feb 1

Ramapo College of New Jersey
R
Mahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 5,478enrollment
  • $16,262net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1295SAT range
  • 23-32ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Feb 1

Siena College
S
Loudonville, NY

Siena College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#35 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,648enrollment
  • $30,842net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1045-1270SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Feb 15

SUNY at Geneseo
G
Geneseo, NY

SUNY at Geneseo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 4,184enrollment
  • $19,557net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Feb 1

Rider University
R
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 4,054enrollment
  • $26,388net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance86%

La Salle University
L
Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#34 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 4,049enrollment
  • $17,552net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1268SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Arcadia University
A
Glenside, PA

Arcadia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#38 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,026enrollment
  • $29,692net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1320SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1230 SAT
Admission Chance80%