New England Colleges for a 1260 on the SAT

What New England colleges accept a 1260 SAT score?

These New England 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 42 New England 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 New England 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 42 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 123 target schools (good chance), 27 reach (harder) schools and 183 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Suffolk University
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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

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%

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

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

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

Springfield College
S
Springfield, MA

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Aug 1

Emmanuel College
E
Boston, MA

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Feb 15

Western New England University
W
Springfield, MA

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
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance92%

College of the Holy Cross
H
Worcester, MA

College of the Holy Cross

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,083enrollment
  • $34,679net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Jan 15

United States Coast Guard Academy
C
New London, Connecticut

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due Jan 15

Champlain College
C
Burlington, VT

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Jan 15

Saint Anselm College
S
Manchester, NH

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Feb 1

Wheaton College
W
Norton, MA

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,667enrollment
  • $32,863net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1390SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Feb 15

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
M
Boston, MA

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
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Lasell College
L
Newton, MA

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
Your 1260 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Gordon College
G
Wenham, MA

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Feb 1

Saint Michael's College
S
Colchester, VT

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 1260 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Feb 1