Midwestern Colleges for a 1270 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 1270 SAT score?

These Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 309 target schools (good chance), 36 reach (harder) schools and 819 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Minnesota Rochester
M
Rochester, MN
 

University of Minnesota Rochester

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 630enrollment
  • $12,613net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1058-1331SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jul 31

St Louis College of Pharmacy
S
Saint Louis, MO

St Louis College of Pharmacy

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 695enrollment
  • $31,831net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1380SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Mar 1

University of South Dakota
S
Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,856enrollment
  • $18,378net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
M
Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 821enrollment
  • $28,443net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1380SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Apr 1

Walsh University
W
North Canton, OH
 

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,309enrollment
  • $20,032net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1320SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Franciscan University of Steubenville
F
Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,656enrollment
  • $25,310net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Northwestern College
N
Saint Paul, MN
 

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,253enrollment
  • $25,704net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1311SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 1

The College of Saint Scholastica
S
Duluth, MN

The College of Saint Scholastica

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,207enrollment
  • $24,578net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1310SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance98%

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
S
Rapid City, SD

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $21,124net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1378SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Feb 15

Cleveland Institute of Art
C
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 584enrollment
  • $33,395net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Simpson College
S
Indianola, IA

Simpson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,151enrollment
  • $23,185net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 890-1280SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Aug 15

Knox College
K
Galesburg, IL

Knox College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $26,882net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Jan 15

Saint Norbert College
S
De Pere, WI

Saint Norbert College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,882enrollment
  • $26,983net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Minnesota State University Moorhead
M
Moorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,682enrollment
  • $17,939net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Northland College
N
Ashland, WI

Northland College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 518enrollment
  • $23,252net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1121-1280SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Dakota Wesleyan University
D
Mitchell, SD
 

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 887enrollment
  • $19,825net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 950-1420SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Aug 27

Martin Luther College
M
New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 880enrollment
  • $22,293net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1051-1316SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Bethany Lutheran College
B
Mankato, MN
 

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 830enrollment
  • $18,525net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 990-1290SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 1270 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Jul 1