Pacific Northwestern Colleges for a 1240 on the SAT

What Pacific Northwestern colleges accept a 1240 SAT score?

These Pacific Northwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1240 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 20 Pacific Northwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1240 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 Pacific Northwestern colleges

Is a 1240 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1240 is very competitive. It situates you in the top 81st 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 1240 score represents 78% of the total possible points. If a 1240 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 1240

Let's examine how a 1240 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1240 is 173 points (16%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1240 is 186 points (18%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1240 is 128 points (12%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1240 is 306 points (33%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1240 is 273 points (28%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1240 is 1 points (0%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1240 is 290 points (31%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1240 is 313 points (34%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1240 is 124 points (11%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1240 is 180 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1240 SAT score?

A 1240 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 1240 SAT score?

Scoring a 1240 on the SAT places you in the 81st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 81% 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 1,377,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 323,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 20 colleges where your 1240 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 66 target schools (good chance), 12 reach (harder) schools and 105 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Washington Seattle Campus

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Seattle, WA

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University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in America

52,319enrollment
$10,603net price
48%acceptance rate
1200-1453SAT range
27-33ACT range
3.82Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Nov 16

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University of Oregon

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Eugene, OR

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University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

23,163enrollment
$22,077net price
86%acceptance rate
1140-1370SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.73Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Oregon State University

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Corvallis, OR

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Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

34,292enrollment
$21,163net price
83%acceptance rate
1120-1370SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Portland State University

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Portland, OR

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Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

21,609enrollment
$16,273net price
93%acceptance rate
1000-1250SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance96%

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Western Washington University

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Bellingham, WA

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Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

14,747enrollment
$21,105net price
93%acceptance rate
1130-1340SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.46Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Seattle University

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Seattle, WA

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Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Washington

7,121enrollment
$35,412net price
85%acceptance rate
1150-1380SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Portland

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Portland, OR

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University of Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

3,793enrollment
$33,717net price
93%acceptance rate
1228-1410SAT range
27-31ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Idaho

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Moscow, ID

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University of Idaho

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Idaho

11,507enrollment
$14,954net price
74%acceptance rate
990-1250SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.47Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance84%

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Gonzaga University

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Spokane, WA

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Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

7,253enrollment
$38,727net price
70%acceptance rate
1210-1410SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Seattle Pacific University

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Seattle, WA

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Seattle Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Washington

3,118enrollment
$26,549net price
91%acceptance rate
1080-1350SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jul 11

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University of Puget Sound

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Tacoma, WA

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University of Puget Sound

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington

2,023enrollment
$41,363net price
83%acceptance rate
1170-1390SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.56Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Pacific University

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Forest Grove, OR

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Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

3,559enrollment
$33,472net price
92%acceptance rate
1010-1350SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.73Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Aug 25

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Northwest University

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Kirkland, WA

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Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Washington

1,014enrollment
$23,722net price
94%acceptance rate
1050-1320SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Washington Bothell Campus

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Bothell, WA

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University of Washington Bothell Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

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

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance82%

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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 1240 SAT

Admission Chance95%

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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 1240 SAT

Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Mar 1

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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 1240 SAT

Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Sep 4

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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

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Feb 15

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