New England Colleges for a 1250 on the SAT

What New England colleges accept a 1250 SAT score?

These New England 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 35 New England 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 New England 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 35 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 102 target schools (good chance), 48 reach (harder) schools and 183 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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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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%

Applications Due Feb 1

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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%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Western New England University

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Springfield, MA

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Western New England University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

3,430enrollment
$30,214net price
88%acceptance rate
1090-1280SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

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Admission Chance92%

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United States Coast Guard Academy

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New London, Connecticut

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United States Coast Guard Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

1,037enrollment
-net price
24%acceptance rate
1160-1365SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.79Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Champlain College

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Burlington, VT

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Champlain College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Vermont

3,543enrollment
$35,133net price
56%acceptance rate
1163-1348SAT range
27-31ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Saint Anselm College

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Manchester, NH

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Saint Anselm College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in New Hampshire

1,977enrollment
$35,080net price
82%acceptance rate
1120-1290SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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Boston, MA

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

6,824enrollment
$38,776net price
88%acceptance rate
1090-1370SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

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Admission Chance89%

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Lasell College

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Newton, MA

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Lasell College

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

1,591enrollment
$29,706net price
73%acceptance rate
995-1268SAT range
22-26ACT range
3.12Avg GPA

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Admission Chance83%

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Gordon College

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Wenham, MA

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Gordon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

1,628enrollment
$24,483net price
92%acceptance rate
1086-1313SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance94%

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Saint Michael's College

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Colchester, VT

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Saint Michael's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Vermont

1,399enrollment
$27,700net price
85%acceptance rate
1160-1315SAT range
27-30ACT range
3.27Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance86%

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Maine Maritime Academy

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Castine, ME

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Maine Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

897enrollment
$19,964net price
58%acceptance rate
1075-1275SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 1250 SAT

Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Saint Joseph

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West Hartford, CT

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University of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

1,992enrollment
$25,860net price
75%acceptance rate
1070-1275SAT range
-ACT range
3.46Avg GPA

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Admission Chance83%

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University of Connecticut Avery Point

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Groton, CT

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University of Connecticut Avery Point

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

493enrollment
$12,284net price
97%acceptance rate
1060-1300SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance98%

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College of Our Lady of the Elms

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Chicopee, MA

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College of Our Lady of the Elms

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

1,275enrollment
$23,498net price
91%acceptance rate
1070-1300SAT range
-ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

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Admission Chance94%

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Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

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Merrimack, NH

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

89enrollment
$15,273net price
100%acceptance rate
1120-1300SAT range
-ACT range
3.28Estimated Avg GPA

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