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.

University of Missouri Columbia
M
Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,304enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Southwestern University
S
Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,483enrollment
  • $31,014net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1355SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Feb 1

SUNY at Geneseo
G
Geneseo, NY

SUNY at Geneseo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 4,184enrollment
  • $19,557net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Feb 1

Lewis & Clark College
L
Portland, OR

Lewis & Clark College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,595enrollment
  • $35,832net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1400SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Jan 15

California Lutheran University
C
Thousand Oaks, CA

California Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,615enrollment
  • $30,416net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1320SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jan 1

Rhodes College
R
Memphis, TN

Rhodes College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,008enrollment
  • $30,672net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Jan 15

Furman University
F
Greenville, SC

Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,443enrollment
  • $33,370net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1455SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of North Carolina School of the Arts
N
Winston-Salem, NC

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 1,104enrollment
  • $11,251net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1115-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Mar 15

St Olaf College
S
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,046enrollment
  • $26,171net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Jan 15

Saint Louis University Main Campus
S
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 15,755enrollment
  • $29,651net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1400SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Arcadia University
A
Glenside, PA

Arcadia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#38 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,026enrollment
  • $29,692net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1320SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Saint Joseph's University
S
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Joseph's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 7,861enrollment
  • $33,777net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 1

Clarkson University
C
Potsdam, NY

Clarkson University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,719enrollment
  • $32,450net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1370SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

Illinois Institute of Technology
I
Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,943enrollment
  • $28,702net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Mar 1

Lipscomb University
L
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,704enrollment
  • $27,937net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance82%

John Carroll University
J
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,922enrollment
  • $30,496net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance90%

University of Alabama at Birmingham
A
Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 21,639enrollment
  • $16,834net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1410SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jun 1

Long Island University C W Post Campus
L
Brookville, NY

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#48 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 15,737enrollment
  • $25,802net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1320 SAT
Admission Chance96%

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.