Colleges for a 1320 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1320 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1320 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 292 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1320 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 1320 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1320 is very good. It situates you in the top 90th 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 1320 score represents 82% of the total possible points. If a 1320 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 1320

Let's examine how a 1320 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1320 is 253 points (24%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1320 is 266 points (25%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1320 is 208 points (19%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1320 is 386 points (41%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1320 is 353 points (37%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1320 is 81 points (7%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1320 is 370 points (39%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1320 is 393 points (42%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1320 is 204 points (18%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1320 is 260 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1320 SAT score?

A 1320 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 1320 SAT score?

Scoring a 1320 on the SAT places you in the 90th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 90% 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 1,530,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 170,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 1320 SAT Colleges

Displaying 292 colleges where your 1320 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 996 target schools (good chance), 171 reach (harder) schools and 3,753 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

The University of Tennessee
T
Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 33,805enrollment
  • $21,880net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance79%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
N
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,700enrollment
  • $14,852net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California Berkeley
C
Berkeley, CA

University of California Berkeley

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in America

  • 45,307enrollment
  • $19,257net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1530SAT range
  • 30-35ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Nov 30

Purdue University Main Campus
P
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

 

#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,528enrollment
  • $12,576net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1470SAT range
  • 27-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance51%

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 1320 SAT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Nov 30

Texas A & M University College Station
T
College Station, TX

Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

 

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 74,014enrollment
  • $20,375net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1390SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Dec 1

University of Arizona
A
Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 49,403enrollment
  • $17,075net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance91%

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 1320 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Houston
H
Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 46,700enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due May 31

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 1320 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of South Carolina Columbia
S
Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 35,653enrollment
  • $22,427net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.69Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Dec 1

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 1320 SAT
Admission Chance39%

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 1320 SAT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Delaware
D
Newark, DE

University of Delaware

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Delaware

  • 24,039enrollment
  • $18,044net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Jan 15

Syracuse University
S
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 22,698enrollment
  • $43,651net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Jan 1

George Mason University
G
Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 39,049enrollment
  • $18,479net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 1

Miami University
M
Oxford, OH

Miami University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 19,107enrollment
  • $23,031net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.85Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Feb 1

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 1320 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 15

FAQs

Is a 1320 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1320 is very good. The score puts you in the top 90th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1320 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1320 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 1320 SAT score.

What percentile is 1320 on the SAT?

A 1320 ranks in the top 90th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1320 SAT?

A 1320 converts to a 28 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 28 ACT score.