Western Colleges for a 1240 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1240 SAT score?

These Western 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 64 Western 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 Western 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 64 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 213 target schools (good chance), 48 reach (harder) schools and 423 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Whittier College

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Whittier, CA

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Whittier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

1,192enrollment
$28,368net price
75%acceptance rate
1140-1340SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance75%

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Biola University

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La Mirada, CA

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Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

5,387enrollment
$31,522net price
57%acceptance rate
1105-1365SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance58%

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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 Nevada Reno

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Reno, NV

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University of Nevada Reno

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Nevada

20,945enrollment
$16,670net price
86%acceptance rate
1060-1270SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Apr 7

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The University of Montana

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Missoula, MT

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The University of Montana

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Montana

9,955enrollment
$16,361net price
95%acceptance rate
1070-1280SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 18

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Concordia University Irvine

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Irvine, CA

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Concordia University Irvine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Private Colleges in California

3,744enrollment
$29,508net price
69%acceptance rate
1030-1260SAT range
21-29ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance79%

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California Lutheran University

C

Thousand Oaks, CA

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California Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

3,615enrollment
$30,416net price
87%acceptance rate
1150-1320SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.73Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Saint Marys College of California

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Moraga, CA

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Saint Marys College of California

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in California

2,765enrollment
$32,129net price
88%acceptance rate
1070-1253SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Soka University of America

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Aliso Viejo, CA

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Soka University of America

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

455enrollment
$17,928net price
57%acceptance rate
1240-1440SAT range
-ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance41%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Fresno Pacific University

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Fresno, CA

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Fresno Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Private Colleges in California

3,032enrollment
$15,255net price
75%acceptance rate
970-1240SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 1

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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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Western State Colorado University

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Gunnison, CO

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Western State Colorado University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Colorado

3,548enrollment
$16,672net price
92%acceptance rate
1010-1270SAT range
21-29ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance95%

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Southern Utah University

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Cedar City, UT

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Southern Utah University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Utah

14,330enrollment
$12,681net price
84%acceptance rate
1030-1240SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Sep 8

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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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Fort Lewis College

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Durango, CO

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Fort Lewis College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Colorado

3,400enrollment
$15,685net price
91%acceptance rate
1060-1260SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Otis College of Art and Design

O

Los Angeles, CA

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Otis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in California

1,312enrollment
$48,198net price
83%acceptance rate
1130-1360SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.31Avg GPA

Your 1240 SAT

Admission Chance83%

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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

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Admission Chance82%

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