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.

Virginia Commonwealth University
V
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,594enrollment
  • $20,566net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1300SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Jan 18

Emerson College
E
Boston, MA

Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1300 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,900enrollment
  • $47,594net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1400SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Feb 20

Belmont University
B
Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,696enrollment
  • $34,368net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jul 1

University of Denver
D
Denver, CO

University of Denver

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1300 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Colorado

  • 14,130enrollment
  • $38,322net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Jan 15

American University
A
Washington, DC

American University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1360 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 14,852enrollment
  • $37,319net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1440SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Jan 15

Montana State University
M
Bozeman, MT

Montana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Montana

  • 16,788enrollment
  • $17,656net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1300SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance84%

St John's University New York
S
Queens, NY

St John's University New York

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#34 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 19,658enrollment
  • $26,771net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1310SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Utah State University
U
Logan, UT

Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 27,426enrollment
  • $13,530net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Lafayette College
L
Easton, PA

Lafayette College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1380 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,725enrollment
  • $28,735net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California Santa Cruz
C
Santa Cruz, CA

University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,841enrollment
  • $17,842net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Dayton
D
Dayton, OH

University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1230 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 11,971enrollment
  • $32,768net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of North Carolina at Wilmington
N
Wilmington, NC

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1270 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 18,030enrollment
  • $17,946net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1330SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.56Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Michigan Dearborn
M
Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1180 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 8,331enrollment
  • $12,639net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Apr 1

Bentley University
B
Waltham, MA

Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1330 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,158enrollment
  • $42,759net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1413SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Richmond
R
University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1370 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,890enrollment
  • $25,700net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Jan 1

Christopher Newport University
C
Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,584enrollment
  • $25,393net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 1

Louisiana State University
L
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1230 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 35,912enrollment
  • $20,352net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Jul 15

Butler University
B
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 5,559enrollment
  • $42,627net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Aug 1

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.