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 chance to get into
Looking at the most recent published freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, we've found 556 schools where a 1300 SAT places you within or slightly outside the middle fifty percent of admitted students. The colleges are ranked by their position on our best colleges ranking. They represent the better schools you have a shot of getting into and those which have historically accepted a 1300 SAT score. 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 on the SAT a good score?
Yes, a score of 1300 is very good. It places you in the top 88th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million students taking the SAT this year.
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 SAT 1600 point scale per the College Board's concordance tables.
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Displaying 556 target schools where your 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 68 reach schools and 575 safety schools you can consider.
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.
University of California Los Angeles, Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus and Babson College 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.
