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.

The College of Wooster

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Wooster, OH

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The College of Wooster

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

1,967enrollment
$28,976net price
56%acceptance rate
1250-1450SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Cornell College

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Mount Vernon, IA

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Cornell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,073enrollment
$25,686net price
79%acceptance rate
1170-1380SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance76%

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Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Milwaukee, WI

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Milwaukee School of Engineering

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin

2,729enrollment
$25,661net price
63%acceptance rate
1160-1405SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Sep 1

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University of Evansville

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Evansville, IN

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University of Evansville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Indiana

2,017enrollment
$19,301net price
76%acceptance rate
1045-1300SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.71Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance82%

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Augsburg College

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Minneapolis, MN

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Augsburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

3,088enrollment
$25,409net price
77%acceptance rate
1188-1376SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.27Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Northern Iowa

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Cedar Falls, IA

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University of Northern Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa

8,945enrollment
$15,782net price
95%acceptance rate
1020-1330SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance96%

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Holy Cross College

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Notre Dame, IN

Holy Cross College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

434enrollment
$22,650net price
76%acceptance rate
1203-1373SAT range
-ACT range
3.2Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Jul 28

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Hamline University

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Saint Paul, MN

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Hamline University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

2,638enrollment
$23,021net price
81%acceptance rate
1030-1258SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance89%

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Winona State University

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Winona, MN

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Winona State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

6,154enrollment
$18,187net price
74%acceptance rate
1000-1270SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.44Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Otterbein University

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Westerville, OH

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Otterbein University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

2,458enrollment
$22,661net price
84%acceptance rate
1035-1260SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance90%

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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Chicago, IL

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

3,532enrollment
$53,923net price
79%acceptance rate
1048-1260SAT range
22-25ACT range
3.51Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Nov 15

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Hanover College

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Hanover, IN

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Hanover College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,124enrollment
$26,599net price
74%acceptance rate
1090-1270SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.79Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance82%

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Baldwin Wallace College

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Berea, OH

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Baldwin Wallace College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

3,220enrollment
$28,705net price
77%acceptance rate
1043-1298SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance83%

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Taylor University

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Upland, IN

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Taylor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

2,221enrollment
$27,366net price
75%acceptance rate
1090-1310SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.87Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance80%

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Kalamazoo College

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Kalamazoo, MI

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Kalamazoo College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,210enrollment
$26,981net price
79%acceptance rate
1200-1370SAT range
26-32ACT range
3.73Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Kettering University

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Flint, MI

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Kettering University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,769enrollment
$34,486net price
81%acceptance rate
1130-1370SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.77Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance81%

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Ohio Northern University

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Ada, OH

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Ohio Northern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

3,015enrollment
$27,398net price
54%acceptance rate
1160-1340SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.78Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Aug 15

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University of Minnesota Morris

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Morris, MN

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University of Minnesota Morris

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

1,068enrollment
$11,169net price
78%acceptance rate
1040-1250SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Aug 1

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