Western Colleges for a 1300 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1300 SAT score?

These Western 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 49 Western 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 Western 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 49 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 168 target schools (good chance), 21 reach (harder) schools and 501 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of California Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA

University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,430enrollment
  • $16,999net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance5%

Applications Due Nov 30

San Diego State University
S
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,402enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of California Irvine
C
Irvine, CA

University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 35,937enrollment
  • $14,033net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Washington Seattle Campus
W
Seattle, WA

University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,319enrollment
  • $10,603net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Nov 16

University of California Santa Barbara
C
Santa Barbara, CA

University of California Santa Barbara

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,420enrollment
  • $16,874net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1460SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Colorado Boulder
C
Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 39,585enrollment
  • $21,836net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1390SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California Davis
C
Davis, CA

University of California Davis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 39,679enrollment
  • $17,385net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1400SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Nov 30

Pepperdine University
P
Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,030enrollment
  • $47,804net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1285-1480SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California San Diego
C
La Jolla, CA

University of California San Diego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in America

  • 42,006enrollment
  • $16,111net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1480SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Oregon
O
Eugene, OR

University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 23,163enrollment
  • $22,077net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jan 15

Oregon State University
O
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 34,292enrollment
  • $21,163net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of San Francisco
S
San Francisco, CA

University of San Francisco

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,688enrollment
  • $42,953net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1410SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Jan 15

Loyola Marymount University
L
Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,165enrollment
  • $52,815net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Jan 15

Santa Clara University
S
Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,178enrollment
  • $50,551net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Jan 7

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
C
San Luis Obispo, CA

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in California

  • 22,000enrollment
  • $19,184net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Nov 30

Brigham Young University Provo
B
Provo, UT

Brigham Young University Provo

Private 4 Year

15 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Utah

  • 34,464enrollment
  • $13,521net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1468SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Dec 16

Chapman University
C
Orange, CA

Chapman University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,014enrollment
  • $45,033net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1400SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Utah
U
Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Utah

  • 34,734enrollment
  • $12,399net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1390SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 1300 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Apr 1