Western Colleges for a 1260 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1260 SAT score?

These Western 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 53 Western 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 Western 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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Displaying 53 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 186 target schools (good chance), 39 reach (harder) schools and 459 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of California Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz, CA

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University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in California

19,478enrollment
$17,975net price
47%acceptance rate
1160-1360SAT range
25-33ACT range
3.63Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Western Washington University

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Bellingham, WA

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Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

14,747enrollment
$21,105net price
93%acceptance rate
1130-1340SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.46Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jan 31

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University of the Pacific

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Stockton, CA

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University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

6,277enrollment
$28,164net price
93%acceptance rate
1120-1423SAT range
25-33ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Colorado Denver

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Denver, CO

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University of Colorado Denver

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Colorado

23,744enrollment
$16,079net price
75%acceptance rate
1030-1260SAT range
21-27ACT range
3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Seattle University

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Seattle, WA

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Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Washington

7,121enrollment
$35,412net price
85%acceptance rate
1150-1380SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Portland

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Portland, OR

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University of Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

3,793enrollment
$33,717net price
93%acceptance rate
1228-1410SAT range
27-31ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Point Loma Nazarene University

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San Diego, CA

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Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

4,319enrollment
$34,933net price
82%acceptance rate
1170-1350SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Redlands

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Redlands, CA

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University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in California

3,460enrollment
$28,157net price
82%acceptance rate
1113-1278SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Gonzaga University

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Spokane, WA

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Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

7,253enrollment
$38,727net price
70%acceptance rate
1210-1410SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of La Verne

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La Verne, CA

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University of La Verne

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in California

5,662enrollment
$25,103net price
74%acceptance rate
970-1303SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.24Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance82%

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Whittier College

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Whittier, CA

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Whittier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

1,192enrollment
$28,368net price
75%acceptance rate
1140-1340SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance77%

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Biola University

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La Mirada, CA

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Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

5,387enrollment
$31,522net price
57%acceptance rate
1105-1365SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance60%

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Seattle Pacific University

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Seattle, WA

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Seattle Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Washington

3,118enrollment
$26,549net price
91%acceptance rate
1080-1350SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jul 11

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University of Nevada Reno

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Reno, NV

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University of Nevada Reno

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Nevada

20,945enrollment
$16,670net price
86%acceptance rate
1060-1270SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Apr 7

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The University of Montana

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Missoula, MT

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The University of Montana

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Montana

9,955enrollment
$16,361net price
95%acceptance rate
1070-1280SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 18

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Concordia University Irvine

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Irvine, CA

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Concordia University Irvine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Private Colleges in California

3,744enrollment
$29,508net price
69%acceptance rate
1030-1260SAT range
21-29ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance81%

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Lewis & Clark College

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Portland, OR

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Lewis & Clark College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Oregon

3,595enrollment
$35,832net price
69%acceptance rate
1260-1400SAT range
29-32ACT range
3.95Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Jan 15

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California Lutheran University

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Thousand Oaks, CA

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California Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

3,615enrollment
$30,416net price
87%acceptance rate
1150-1320SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.73Avg GPA

Your 1260 SAT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jan 1

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