Southeastern Colleges for a 1250 on the SAT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 1250 SAT score?

These Southeastern 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 114 Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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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List of 1250 SAT Colleges

Displaying 114 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 402 target schools (good chance), 36 reach (harder) schools and 972 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Centenary College of Louisiana
C
Shreveport, LA

Centenary College of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 556enrollment
  • $30,050net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 1250 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Dec 15

Berea College
B
Berea, KY

Berea College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 1,433enrollment
  • $2,020net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1136-1298SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 1250 SAT
Admission Chance30%

Applications Due Mar 31

High Point University
H
High Point, NC

High Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 5,981enrollment
  • $40,221net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1103-1280SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1250 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Mar 1

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
S
Wake Forest, NC
 

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 2,764enrollment
  • $16,324net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1260SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1250 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Patrick Henry College
P
Purcellville, Virginia
 

Patrick Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 409enrollment
  • $26,095net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1440SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1250 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Jul 15

Florida Polytechnic University
F
Lakeland, Florida

Florida Polytechnic University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 1,593enrollment
  • $12,373net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1370SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1250 SAT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Mar 1