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.

Long Island University C W Post Campus

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Brookville, NY

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Long Island University C W Post Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#48 Best Private Colleges in New York

15,737enrollment
$25,802net price
93%acceptance rate
1100-1330SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance94%

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University of Hartford

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West Hartford, CT

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University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

5,732enrollment
$31,687net price
83%acceptance rate
1080-1290SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.26Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance88%

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University of the Sciences

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Philadelphia, PA

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University of the Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

#60 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,420enrollment
-net price
100%acceptance rate
1090-1340SAT range
-ACT range
3.63Estimated Avg GPA

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SUNY College at Oswego

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Oswego, NY

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SUNY College at Oswego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in New York

6,906enrollment
$17,376net price
83%acceptance rate
1070-1260SAT range
19-29ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 15

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State University of New York at New Paltz

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New Paltz, NY

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State University of New York at New Paltz

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in New York

6,964enrollment
$19,592net price
58%acceptance rate
1160-1340SAT range
25-29ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Rutgers University Newark

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Newark, NJ

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Rutgers University Newark

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

11,017enrollment
$16,578net price
74%acceptance rate
1030-1270SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.23Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance83%

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Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Boston, MA

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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

3,920enrollment
$37,901net price
92%acceptance rate
1120-1340SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Penn State Harrisburg

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Middletown, PA

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Penn State Harrisburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

4,572enrollment
$22,096net price
96%acceptance rate
1100-1310SAT range
24-28ACT range
3.48Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance97%

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Clark University

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Worcester, MA

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Clark University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

3,770enrollment
$32,053net price
50%acceptance rate
1250-1430SAT range
28-33ACT range
3.69Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Roger Williams University

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Bristol, RI

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Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

4,397enrollment
$37,964net price
91%acceptance rate
1120-1270SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.43Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Molloy College

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Rockville Centre, NY

Molloy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in New York

4,807enrollment
$27,243net price
77%acceptance rate
1080-1310SAT range
24-28ACT range
3.2Avg GPA

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Admission Chance82%

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Le Moyne College

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Syracuse, NY

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Le Moyne College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#32 Best Private Colleges in New York

3,203enrollment
$23,309net price
78%acceptance rate
1130-1290SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

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Admission Chance83%

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Simmons University

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Boston, MA

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Simmons University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

5,710enrollment
$24,423net price
76%acceptance rate
1200-1390SAT range
28-32ACT range
3.87Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance70%

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Springfield College

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Springfield, MA

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Springfield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

2,921enrollment
$27,930net price
76%acceptance rate
1100-1300SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.56Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Emmanuel College

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Boston, MA

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Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

2,012enrollment
$32,273net price
80%acceptance rate
1160-1310SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance82%

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William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Wayne, NJ

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William Paterson University of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

9,070enrollment
$12,967net price
92%acceptance rate
990-1345SAT range
-ACT range
2.97Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Allegheny College

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Meadville, PA

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Allegheny College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

1,353enrollment
$26,719net price
70%acceptance rate
1114-1372SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance71%

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Stockton University

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Galloway, NJ

Stockton University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

9,080enrollment
$18,515net price
86%acceptance rate
1050-1250SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Sep 1

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