Mid Atlantic Colleges for a 1270 on the SAT

What Mid Atlantic colleges accept a 1270 SAT score?

These Mid Atlantic colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1270 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 93 Mid Atlantic colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1270 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 Mid Atlantic colleges

Is a 1270 SAT good?

Yes, you have a lot of opportunities at very good schools with a score of 1270. It situates you in the top 85th 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 1270 score represents 79% of the total possible points. If a 1270 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 1270

Let's examine how a 1270 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1270 is 203 points (19%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1270 is 216 points (20%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1270 is 158 points (14%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1270 is 336 points (36%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1270 is 303 points (31%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1270 is 31 points (3%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1270 is 320 points (34%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1270 is 343 points (37%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1270 is 154 points (14%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1270 is 210 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1270 SAT score?

A 1270 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 1270 SAT score?

Scoring a 1270 on the SAT places you in the 85th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 85% 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 1,445,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 255,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 1270 SAT Colleges

Displaying 93 colleges where your 1270 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 279 target schools (good chance), 54 reach (harder) schools and 438 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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 1270 SAT
Admission Chance95%

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 1270 SAT
Admission Chance95%

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 1270 SAT

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 1270 SAT
Admission Chance61%

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 1270 SAT
Admission Chance84%

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 1270 SAT
Admission Chance36%

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 1270 SAT
Admission Chance97%

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 1270 SAT
Admission Chance84%

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 1270 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Feb 1

William Paterson University of New Jersey
W
Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 9,070enrollment
  • $12,967net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 990-1345SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jun 1

Allegheny College
A
Meadville, PA

Allegheny College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,353enrollment
  • $26,719net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1114-1372SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Feb 15

St Lawrence University
S
Canton, NY

St Lawrence University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,175enrollment
  • $33,283net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1410SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance53%

Applications Due Feb 1

DeSales University
D
Center Valley, PA

DeSales University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,991enrollment
  • $29,104net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Aug 1

Susquehanna University
S
Selinsgrove, PA

Susquehanna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,231enrollment
  • $28,605net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1280SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham
F
Madison, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,823enrollment
  • $21,408net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 19-30ACT range
  • 3.42Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance93%

SUNY at Fredonia
F
Fredonia, NY

SUNY at Fredonia

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,491enrollment
  • $15,795net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Ursinus College
U
Collegeville, PA

Ursinus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $33,546net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due May 1

Rutgers University Camden
R
Camden, NJ

Rutgers University Camden

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

  • 5,966enrollment
  • $14,151net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance86%