Eastern Colleges for a 1260 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1260 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1260 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 146 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1260 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 1260 SAT good?

Yes, you have a lot of opportunities at very good schools with a score of 1260. It situates you in the top 83rd percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your significantly 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 1260 score represents 79% of the total possible points. If a 1260 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 1260

Let's examine how a 1260 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1260 is 193 points (18%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1260 is 206 points (20%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1260 is 148 points (13%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1260 is 326 points (35%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1260 is 293 points (30%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1260 is 21 points (2%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1260 is 310 points (33%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1260 is 333 points (36%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1260 is 144 points (13%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1260 is 200 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1260 SAT score?

A 1260 on the SAT translates to a 27 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 1260 SAT score?

Scoring a 1260 on the SAT places you in the 83rd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 83% 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 1,411,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 289,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 1260 SAT Colleges

Displaying 146 colleges where your 1260 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 438 target schools (good chance), 87 reach (harder) schools and 579 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Alfred University
A
Alfred, NY

Alfred University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#36 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,813enrollment
  • $26,183net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1085-1290SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Massachusetts Boston
M
Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 15,586enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Feb 15

Penn State Abington
P
Abington, PA

Penn State Abington

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 3,090enrollment
  • $20,460net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1310SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.42Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Suffolk University
S
Boston, MA

Suffolk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 6,734enrollment
  • $32,270net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Feb 15

Long Island University C W Post Campus
L
Brookville, NY

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance94%

University of Hartford
H
West Hartford, CT

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance89%

University of the Sciences
T
Philadelphia, PA

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
Your 1260 SAT

SUNY College at Oswego
O
Oswego, NY

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 15

State University of New York at New Paltz
S
New Paltz, NY

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Apr 1

Rutgers University Newark
R
Newark, NJ

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
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Wentworth Institute of Technology
W
Boston, MA

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 15

Sarah Lawrence College
S
Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,696enrollment
  • $42,781net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Jan 15

Penn State Harrisburg
P
Middletown, PA

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Clark University
C
Worcester, MA

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Jan 15

Roger Williams University
R
Bristol, RI

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Feb 1

Molloy College
M
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
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Le Moyne College
L
Syracuse, NY

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
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Feb 1

Simmons University
S
Boston, MA

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Feb 1