Mid Atlantic Colleges for a 1300 on the SAT

What Mid Atlantic colleges accept a 1300 SAT score?

1300 SAT Score, 88% Percentile

These Mid Atlantic 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 54 Mid Atlantic 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 Mid Atlantic 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.


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List of 1300 SAT Colleges

Displaying 54 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 159 target schools (good chance), 39 reach (harder) schools and 504 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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%

Syracuse University
S
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1310 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 21,772enrollment
  • $47,177net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Jan 1

Stony Brook University
S
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1390 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 26,608enrollment
  • $16,478net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
P
Pittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1360 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 33,230enrollment
  • $22,346net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1470SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance59%

Fordham University
F
Bronx, NY

Fordham University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1390 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 16,986enrollment
  • $41,569net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Jan 1

Rutgers University New Brunswick
R
New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1360 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#23 Best Public Universities in America

  • 50,804enrollment
  • $17,835net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1470SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Drexel University
D
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1310 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 23,216enrollment
  • $39,463net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1410SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.67Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jan 15

University at Buffalo
U
Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1270 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#24 Best Public Universities in America

  • 32,332enrollment
  • $18,119net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Bucknell University
B
Lewisburg, PA

Bucknell University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1370 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,757enrollment
  • $39,359net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1295-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Jan 15

CUNY Hunter College
H
New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 24,099enrollment
  • $4,014net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance54%

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%

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

Pace University New York
P
New York, NY

Pace University New York

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#36 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 13,479enrollment
  • $32,886net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1310SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 15

Hofstra University
H
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1280 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 10,243enrollment
  • $34,011net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1370SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Seton Hall University
S
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1290 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,881enrollment
  • $33,652net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1370SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Feb 1

Marist College
M
Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1280 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,396enrollment
  • $38,797net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1196-1360SAT range
  • 26-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Feb 15

The College of New Jersey
N
Ewing, NJ

The College of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 7,589enrollment
  • $24,617net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.29Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Feb 1

Rochester Institute of Technology
R
Rochester, NY

Rochester Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1360 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 16,790enrollment
  • $36,514net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1450SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Jan 15