Southeastern Colleges for a 1230 on the SAT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 1230 SAT score?

These Southeastern 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 135 Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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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Displaying 135 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 471 target schools (good chance), 42 reach (harder) schools and 891 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Hollins University

H

Roanoke, VA

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Hollins University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

803enrollment
$21,207net price
72%acceptance rate
1113-1298SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance75%

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Goucher College

G

Baltimore, MD

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Goucher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

1,727enrollment
$30,945net price
80%acceptance rate
1113-1328SAT range
26-33ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Southern Polytechnic State University

S

Marietta, Georgia

Southern Polytechnic State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

5,784enrollment
$10,562net price
79%acceptance rate
1110-1300SAT range
22-26ACT range
3.45Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance82%

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Converse College

C

Spartanburg, SC

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Converse College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

1,284enrollment
$19,653net price
56%acceptance rate
1020-1235SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.89Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Aug 1

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The University of Tennessee Martin

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Martin, TN

The University of Tennessee Martin

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

6,868enrollment
$12,619net price
88%acceptance rate
1020-1240SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance93%

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Washington College

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Chestertown, MD

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Washington College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

955enrollment
$31,650net price
75%acceptance rate
1190-1390SAT range
25-29ACT range
3.71Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Eastern Mennonite University

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Harrisonburg, VA

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Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

1,334enrollment
$23,783net price
99%acceptance rate
1040-1590SAT range
25-34ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance99%

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Sweet Briar College

S

Sweet Briar, VA

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

460enrollment
$28,408net price
76%acceptance rate
1020-1360SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance79%

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Trevecca Nazarene University

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Nashville, TN

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Trevecca Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

3,327enrollment
$16,080net price
71%acceptance rate
1010-1250SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.43Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Milligan College

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Milligan College, Tennessee

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Milligan College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

1,208enrollment
$17,371net price
67%acceptance rate
1020-1270SAT range
22-26ACT range
3.4Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance76%

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Rust College

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HBCU

Holly Springs, MS

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Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

755enrollment
$8,151net price
79%acceptance rate
440-1339SAT range
17-18ACT range
2.66Avg GPA

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Admission Chance86%

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William Carey University

W

Hattiesburg, MS

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William Carey University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

#1 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

5,662enrollment
$15,271net price
54%acceptance rate
1050-1320SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance59%

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Asbury University

A

Wilmore, KY

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Asbury University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

1,650enrollment
$21,506net price
79%acceptance rate
1080-1320SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

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Admission Chance82%

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John Brown University

J

Siloam Springs, AR

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John Brown University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Arkansas

2,326enrollment
$20,997net price
57%acceptance rate
1100-1390SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.77Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance55%

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Aquinas College

A

Nashville, TN

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Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

342enrollment
$20,892net price
40%acceptance rate
1100-1370SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance39%

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Christian Brothers University

C

Memphis, TN

Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

1,934enrollment
$18,612net price
87%acceptance rate
1030-1280SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

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Admission Chance91%

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

E

Daytona Beach, FL

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Florida

11,574enrollment
$17,002net price
58%acceptance rate
1120-1280SAT range
25-28ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance64%

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Thomas More University

T

Crestview Hills, KY

Thomas More University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

1,958enrollment
$21,962net price
94%acceptance rate
1005-1256SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

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Admission Chance96%

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