Eastern Colleges for a 1250 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1250 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1250 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 148 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1250 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 Eastern colleges

Is a 1250 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1250 is very competitive. It situates you in the top 82nd 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 1250 score represents 78% of the total possible points. If a 1250 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 1250

Let's examine how a 1250 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1250 is 183 points (17%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1250 is 196 points (19%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1250 is 138 points (12%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1250 is 316 points (34%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1250 is 283 points (29%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1250 is 11 points (1%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1250 is 300 points (32%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1250 is 323 points (35%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1250 is 134 points (12%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1250 is 190 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1250 SAT score?

A 1250 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 1250 SAT score?

Scoring a 1250 on the SAT places you in the 82nd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 82% 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 1,394,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 306,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 148 colleges where your 1250 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 444 target schools (good chance), 102 reach (harder) schools and 546 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Penn State Main Campus

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University Park, PA

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Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

11 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

50,028enrollment
$26,747net price
55%acceptance rate
1210-1390SAT range
26-31ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance46%

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SUNY at Albany

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Albany, NY

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SUNY at Albany

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

#7 Best Public Universities in New York

16,658enrollment
$17,714net price
68%acceptance rate
1120-1320SAT range
22-31ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Drexel University

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Philadelphia, PA

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Drexel University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

22,344enrollment
$39,267net price
80%acceptance rate
1230-1430SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.67Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Quinnipiac University

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Hamden, CT

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Quinnipiac University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

8,788enrollment
$39,051net price
84%acceptance rate
1120-1300SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University at Buffalo

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Buffalo, NY

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University at Buffalo

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in America

32,099enrollment
$18,524net price
68%acceptance rate
1190-1380SAT range
25-32ACT range
3.75Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance63%

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CUNY Hunter College

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New York, NY

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CUNY Hunter College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in New York

22,970enrollment
$4,848net price
48%acceptance rate
1170-1340SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance47%

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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West Chester, PA

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

17,275enrollment
$22,973net price
88%acceptance rate
1080-1260SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.43Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance93%

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University of Rhode Island

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Kingston, RI

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University of Rhode Island

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

17,473enrollment
$20,695net price
76%acceptance rate
1050-1270SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance84%

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University of Connecticut

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Storrs, CT

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University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

#12 Best Public Universities in America

27,003enrollment
$23,985net price
55%acceptance rate
1220-1440SAT range
28-33ACT range
3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Emerson College

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Boston, MA

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Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

5,891enrollment
$51,432net price
43%acceptance rate
1250-1430SAT range
30-32ACT range
3.73Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Feb 20

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St John's University New York

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Queens, NY

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St John's University New York

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#40 Best Private Colleges in New York

19,663enrollment
$26,052net price
85%acceptance rate
1110-1310SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

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Admission Chance88%

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Pace University New York

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New York, NY

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Pace University New York

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#39 Best Private Colleges in New York

13,609enrollment
$33,363net price
83%acceptance rate
1120-1300SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Hofstra University

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Hempstead, NY

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Hofstra University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Private Colleges in New York

10,238enrollment
$35,036net price
69%acceptance rate
1190-1370SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance64%

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Seton Hall University

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South Orange, NJ

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Seton Hall University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

9,623enrollment
$33,472net price
75%acceptance rate
1230-1390SAT range
28-31ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Kutztown, PA

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

7,455enrollment
$20,776net price
96%acceptance rate
1040-1260SAT range
-ACT range
3.31Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance98%

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Monmouth University

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West Long Branch, NJ

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Monmouth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

5,027enrollment
$31,416net price
91%acceptance rate
1110-1300SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.57Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Rowan University

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Glassboro, NJ

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Rowan University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

19,535enrollment
$20,963net price
77%acceptance rate
1090-1300SAT range
23-31ACT range
3.44Avg GPA

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Admission Chance82%

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University of Scranton

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Scranton, PA

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University of Scranton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

4,731enrollment
$35,526net price
84%acceptance rate
1150-1320SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.56Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Mar 1

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