Midwestern Colleges for a 1250 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 1250 SAT score?

These Midwestern 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 103 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 103 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 342 target schools (good chance), 39 reach (harder) schools and 783 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Michigan State University

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East Lansing, MI

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Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

50,023enrollment
$22,803net price
88%acceptance rate
1160-1360SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.72Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance87%

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Purdue University Main Campus

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West Lafayette, IN

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Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

#15 Best Public Universities in America

51,528enrollment
$12,576net price
53%acceptance rate
1200-1470SAT range
27-34ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance43%

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Miami University

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Oxford, OH

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Miami University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Ohio

19,107enrollment
$23,031net price
88%acceptance rate
1200-1390SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.85Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Indiana University Bloomington

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Bloomington, IN

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Indiana University Bloomington

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Indiana

47,005enrollment
$16,234net price
82%acceptance rate
1180-1400SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance78%

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Iowa State University

I

Ames, IA

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Iowa State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Iowa

29,969enrollment
$15,310net price
90%acceptance rate
1090-1350SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance91%

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University of Illinois at Chicago

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Chicago, IL

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University of Illinois at Chicago

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois

33,747enrollment
$10,384net price
79%acceptance rate
1110-1340SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Ball State University

B

Muncie, IN

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Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

19,777enrollment
$12,615net price
69%acceptance rate
1090-1260SAT range
23-28ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance80%

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University of Iowa

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Iowa City, IA

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University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

30,015enrollment
$19,587net price
86%acceptance rate
1130-1340SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.81Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due May 1

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Loyola University Chicago

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Chicago, IL

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Loyola University Chicago

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

16,899enrollment
$37,511net price
79%acceptance rate
1180-1370SAT range
27-31ACT range
3.71Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance76%

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Cincinnati, OH

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Ohio

41,155enrollment
$20,149net price
86%acceptance rate
1160-1360SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.69Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Mar 1

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DePaul University

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Chicago, IL

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DePaul University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

20,917enrollment
$32,151net price
70%acceptance rate
1070-1300SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.8Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance77%

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Wayne State University

W

Detroit, MI

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Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Michigan

23,630enrollment
$15,347net price
75%acceptance rate
1040-1260SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance84%

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University of Dayton

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Dayton, OH

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University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

11,674enrollment
$30,590net price
74%acceptance rate
1158-1363SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.77Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Minnesota Duluth

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Duluth, MN

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University of Minnesota Duluth

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

9,675enrollment
$18,031net price
81%acceptance rate
1120-1350SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.51Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Michigan Dearborn

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Dearborn, MI

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University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Michigan

8,223enrollment
$12,444net price
54%acceptance rate
1010-1290SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Xavier University

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Cincinnati, OH

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Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

6,114enrollment
$31,619net price
85%acceptance rate
1120-1310SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

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Admission Chance88%

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Butler University

B

Indianapolis, IN

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Butler University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

5,525enrollment
$37,399net price
82%acceptance rate
1110-1320SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.92Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Marquette University

M

Milwaukee, WI

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Marquette University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Wisconsin

11,167enrollment
$33,136net price
87%acceptance rate
1170-1360SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.56Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Dec 1

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