The Best Colleges for a 1300 on the SAT
What colleges can I apply to with a SAT score of 1300?
With a 1300 on the SAT, these are the colleges you have a competitive chance to get into
Looking at the most recent published freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, we've found 357 schools where submitting a 1300 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students' average SAT scores. The colleges are ranked by their position on the CollegeSimply best colleges ranking. They represent the top schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1300 SAT score. You can view your reach schools and safety schools by using the admission chance filter. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.
Is a 1300 a good SAT score?
Yes, a score of 1300 is very good. It places you in the top 88th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a significantly above above average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. If a 1300 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.
What is the ACT equivalent to a 1300 SAT score?
For comparison purposes, a 1300 on the SAT converts to a 28 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.
Important: If you took the SAT prior to March 2016, your test was scored on the old 2400 point scale. All SAT scores on this site have been updated to reflect the 1600 SAT scale range per the College Board's concordance tables.
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Admission chance for your scores
Displaying 357 target schools where your 1300 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. Hint: You also have 49 reach schools and 1,092 safety schools you can consider.
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- SAT Range 1290/1450
- ACT Range 29/33
- Average HS GPA 3.9
- Students: 1,843
- Tuition:$51,447
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 19%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 13%
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- SAT Range 1300/1480
- ACT Range 30/33
- Average HS GPA 4.13
- Students: 1,071
- Tuition:$55,024
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 24%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 16%
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- SAT Range 1280/1500
- ACT Range 29/33
- Average HS GPA 3.87
- Students: 5,800
- Tuition:$55,395
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 31%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 23%
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- SAT Range 1270/1480
- ACT Range 29/33
- Average HS GPA 4.6
- Students: 30,011
- Tuition:$8,987
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 23%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 17%
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- SAT Range 1300/1470
- ACT Range 30/33
- Average HS GPA 3.86
- Students: 11,030
- Tuition:$53,308
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 29%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 19%
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- SAT Range 1270/1450
- ACT Range 29/33
- Average HS GPA 3.81*
- Students: 6,849
- Tuition:$52,930
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 22%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 17%
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- SAT Range 1260/1470
- ACT Range 27/33
- Average HS GPA 3.82*
- Students: 37,887
- Tuition:$14,167
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 30%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 24%
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- SAT Range 1270/1450
- ACT Range 28/32
- Average HS GPA 3.6
- Students: 3,357
- Tuition:$51,104
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 24%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 18%
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- SAT Range 1280/1510
- ACT Range 31/34
- Average HS GPA 3.6
- Students: 952
- Tuition:$46,700
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Admissions Standards Exceptionally High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 16%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 11%
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- SAT Range 1190/1410
- ACT Range 25/33
- Average HS GPA 3.92
- Students: 36,032
- Tuition:$13,700
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg +
- Acceptance Rate 29%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 29%
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- SAT Range 1280/1470
- ACT Range 29/33
- Average HS GPA 3.9
- Students: 1,730
- Tuition:$55,930
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 36%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 27%
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- SAT Range 1180/1440
- ACT Range 26/32
- Average HS GPA 3.5
- Students: 2,467
- Tuition:$50,960
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 24%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 23%
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- SAT Range 1300/1460
- ACT Range 29/32
- Average HS GPA 3.8*
- Students: 2,235
- Tuition:$56,910
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 34%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 23%
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- SAT Range 1250/1440
- ACT Range 27/32
- Average HS GPA 3.46
- Students: 2,642
- Tuition:$53,630
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 29%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 24%
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- SAT Range 1230/1460
- ACT Range 27/33
- Average HS GPA 3.96
- Students: 25,976
- Tuition:$14,391
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 32%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 28%
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- SAT Range 1290/1460
- ACT Range 30/33
- Average HS GPA 3.81*
- Students: 4,002
- Tuition:$52,610
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 30%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 21%
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- SAT Range 1250/1420
- ACT Range 28/32
- Average HS GPA 3.54
- Students: 3,668
- Tuition:$56,092
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 33%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 28%
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- SAT Range 1280/1490
- ACT Range 29/31
- Average HS GPA 3.57
- Students: 2,812
- Tuition:$55,052
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 36%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 27%
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- SAT Range 1270/1450
- ACT Range 28/32
- Average HS GPA 3.6
- Students: 1,930
- Tuition:$54,686
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 37%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 29%
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- SAT Range 1290/1430
- ACT Range 30/32
- Average HS GPA NA
- Students: 1,844
- Tuition:$54,820
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 38%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 28%
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- SAT Range 1280/1440
- ACT Range 27/32
- Average HS GPA 4.1
- Students: 52,218
- Tuition:$6,381
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 39%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 30%
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- SAT Range 1220/1420
- ACT Range 26/32
- Average HS GPA 3.59
- Students: 7,961
- Tuition:$53,932
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 36%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 34%
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- SAT Range 1230/1480
- ACT Range 27/33
- Average HS GPA 3.8*
- Students: 51,832
- Tuition:$10,610
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 39%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 34%
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- SAT Range 1220/1400
- ACT Range 27/31
- Average HS GPA 3.75*
- Students: 2,613
- Tuition:$54,420
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 27%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 26%
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- SAT Range 1250/1430
- ACT Range 29/32
- Average HS GPA 4.2
- Students: 17,331
- Tuition:$50,226
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 1300 SAT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 32%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 27%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a score of 1300 is very good. The score puts you in the top 88th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1300 SAT score.
Davidson College, Scripps College and Brandeis University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1300 SAT score.
A 1300 ranks in the top 88th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.
A 1300 converts to a 28 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 28 ACT score.
