Colleges for a 1300 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1300 SAT score?

1300 SAT Score, 88% Percentile

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1300 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 274 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1300 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 1300 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1300 is very good. It situates you in the top 88th 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 1300 score represents 81% of the total possible points. If a 1300 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 1300

Let's examine how a 1300 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1300 is 233 points (22%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1300 is 246 points (23%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1300 is 188 points (17%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1300 is 366 points (39%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1300 is 333 points (34%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1300 is 61 points (5%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1300 is 350 points (37%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1300 is 373 points (40%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1300 is 184 points (16%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1300 is 240 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1300 SAT score?

A 1300 on the SAT translates to a 28 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 1300 SAT score?

Scoring a 1300 on the SAT places you in the 88th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 88% 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 1,496,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 204,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1300?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.


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List of 1300 SAT Colleges

Displaying 274 colleges where your 1300 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 903 target schools (good chance), 165 reach (harder) schools and 3,333 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Florida
F
Gainesville, FL

University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1390 Average SAT Composite

 

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 55,781enrollment
  • $10,075net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Mar 1

The University of Texas at Austin
T
Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1370 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,991enrollment
  • $16,892net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Dec 1

University of California Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA

University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1420 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,116enrollment
  • $16,474net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Nov 30

Florida State University
F
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

 

#3 Best Colleges in Florida

  • 45,130enrollment
  • $12,815net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1340SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Mar 1

Clemson University
C
Clemson, SC

Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1320 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 27,341enrollment
  • $22,935net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due May 1

University of Miami
M
Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1380 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 19,096enrollment
  • $31,726net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Jan 1

Arizona State University
A
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 77,881enrollment
  • $14,653net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance93%

University of Georgia
G
Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1360 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 40,118enrollment
  • $16,580net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance30%

Applications Due Jan 1

Penn State Main Campus
P
University Park, PA

Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 88,914enrollment
  • $25,548net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance94%

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
N
Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 31,641enrollment
  • $10,038net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.83Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due Jan 15

Virginia Tech
V
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1310 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#20 Best Public Universities in America

  • 37,279enrollment
  • $20,247net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1410SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Jan 15

Michigan State University
S
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 49,659enrollment
  • $16,655net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance89%

The University of Alabama
A
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,316enrollment
  • $20,518net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1370SAT range
  • 21-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due May 1

University of Central Florida
C
Orlando, FL

University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

 

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 70,310enrollment
  • $11,108net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due May 1

San Diego State University
S
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,484enrollment
  • $13,192net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Nov 30

Auburn University
A
Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1240 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,526enrollment
  • $24,028net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Feb 1

Ohio State University
O
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1350 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 61,677enrollment
  • $18,884net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1440SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of California Irvine
C
Irvine, CA

University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,505enrollment
  • $13,106net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Nov 30

FAQs

Is a 1300 a good SAT score?

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.

What colleges can I get into with a 1300 SAT score?

University of Florida, The University of Texas at Austin and University of California Los Angeles 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.

What percentile is 1300 on the SAT?

A 1300 ranks in the top 88th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1300 SAT?

A 1300 converts to a 28 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 28 ACT score.