Western Colleges for a 1230 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1230 SAT score?

These Western 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 69 Western 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 Western 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 69 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 219 target schools (good chance), 48 reach (harder) schools and 414 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Washington Bothell Campus

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Bothell, WA

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University of Washington Bothell Campus

Public 4 Year

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1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

5,735enrollment
$9,357net price
88%acceptance rate
1210-1450SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance81%

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Westminster College

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Salt Lake City, UT

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Westminster College

Private 4 Year

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1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Utah

1,280enrollment
$27,068net price
70%acceptance rate
1166-1373SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.57Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance65%

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George Fox University

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Newberg, OR

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George Fox University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

4,028enrollment
$28,840net price
92%acceptance rate
1020-1290SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance94%

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Whitworth University

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Spokane, WA

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Whitworth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Washington

2,415enrollment
$28,299net price
91%acceptance rate
1110-1350SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.72Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Dominican University of California

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San Rafael, CA

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Dominican University of California

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in California

1,877enrollment
$49,907net price
93%acceptance rate
1088-1236SAT range
23-25ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance96%

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Oregon Institute of Technology

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Klamath Falls, OR

Oregon Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Oregon

4,911enrollment
$17,283net price
93%acceptance rate
1050-1255SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.51Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Sep 4

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Thomas Aquinas College

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Santa Paula, CA

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Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

516enrollment
$24,217net price
85%acceptance rate
1220-1410SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.8Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance76%

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

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Fairbanks, AK

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

#1 Best Public Universities in Alaska

6,607enrollment
$9,450net price
100%acceptance rate
1110-1360SAT range
17-27ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

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William Jessup University

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Rocklin, CA

William Jessup University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Private Colleges in California

1,624enrollment
$27,591net price
66%acceptance rate
1020-1230SAT range
-ACT range
3.33Avg GPA

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Admission Chance79%

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Southern California Institute of Architecture

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Los Angeles, CA

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Southern California Institute of Architecture

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

507enrollment
$19,041net price
60%acceptance rate
1020-1230SAT range
-ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

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Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jan 15

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The College of Idaho

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Caldwell, ID

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The College of Idaho

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Idaho

1,082enrollment
$24,075net price
46%acceptance rate
1070-1240SAT range
23-29ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Northwest Nazarene University

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Nampa, ID

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Northwest Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Idaho

1,778enrollment
$25,674net price
88%acceptance rate
1000-1240SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Rocky Mountain College

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Billings, MT

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Rocky Mountain College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in Montana

1,054enrollment
$19,353net price
75%acceptance rate
970-1230SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

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Admission Chance85%

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Montana Tech of the University of Montana

M

Butte, MT

Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Montana

1,625enrollment
$16,045net price
89%acceptance rate
1050-1320SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

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Admission Chance91%

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New Saint Andrews College

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Moscow, Idaho

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New Saint Andrews College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

294enrollment
$15,053net price
83%acceptance rate
1140-1320SAT range
24-31ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 1230 SAT

Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Feb 15

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