New England Colleges for a 1300 on the SAT

What New England colleges accept a 1300 SAT score?

1300 SAT Score, 88% Percentile

These New England 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 25 New England 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 New England 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 25 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 72 target schools (good chance), 33 reach (harder) schools and 201 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Massachusetts Amherst
M
Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1360 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 32,045enrollment
  • $22,505net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Connecticut
C
Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Composite

 

#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,876enrollment
  • $22,233net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Jan 15

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

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 Vermont
V
Burlington, VT

University of Vermont

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Vermont

  • 13,826enrollment
  • $20,235net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1410SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Jan 15

Providence College
P
Providence, RI

Providence College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1230 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,671enrollment
  • $37,284net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1330SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Jan 15

Wesleyan University
W
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1410 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#22 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 3,581enrollment
  • $22,845net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Jan 1

Fairfield University
F
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1310 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,826enrollment
  • $43,173net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1380SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of New Hampshire Main Campus
N
Durham, NH

University of New Hampshire Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in New Hampshire

  • 14,001enrollment
  • $24,847net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 1

Bryant University
B
Smithfield, RI

Bryant University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1210 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 3,441enrollment
  • $39,919net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1300SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Massachusetts Lowell
M
Lowell, MA

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 17,597enrollment
  • $19,147net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Feb 15

Wentworth Institute of Technology
W
Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1240 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 4,163enrollment
  • $36,719net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 15

Clark University
C
Worcester, MA

Clark University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1310 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,350enrollment
  • $30,617net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1218-1403SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Jan 15

Simmons University
S
Boston, MA

Simmons University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1250 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,984enrollment
  • $29,021net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Feb 1

Springfield College
S
Springfield, MA

Springfield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,965enrollment
  • $29,395net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 1

Mount Holyoke College
M
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1410 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,342enrollment
  • $31,165net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1510SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Jan 15

College of the Holy Cross
H
Worcester, MA

College of the Holy Cross

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,029enrollment
  • $32,061net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Jan 15

United States Coast Guard Academy
C
New London, Connecticut

United States Coast Guard Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1300 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

 

  • 1,049enrollment
  • -net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Jan 15