Colleges for a 1340 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1340 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1340 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 247 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1340 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 1340 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1340 is very good. It situates you in the top 91st 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 1340 score represents 84% of the total possible points. If a 1340 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 1340

Let's examine how a 1340 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1340 is 273 points (26%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1340 is 286 points (27%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1340 is 228 points (21%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1340 is 406 points (43%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1340 is 373 points (39%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1340 is 101 points (8%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1340 is 390 points (41%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1340 is 413 points (45%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1340 is 224 points (20%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1340 is 280 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1340 SAT score?

A 1340 on the SAT translates to a 29 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 1340 SAT score?

Scoring a 1340 on the SAT places you in the 91st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 91% 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 1,547,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 153,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 1340 SAT Colleges

Displaying 247 colleges where your 1340 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 861 target schools (good chance), 168 reach (harder) schools and 3,912 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

American University
A
Washington, DC

American University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 13,885enrollment
  • $41,369net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1430SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Jan 15

Lafayette College
L
Easton, PA

Lafayette College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,729enrollment
  • $37,186net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California Santa Cruz
C
Santa Cruz, CA

University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,478enrollment
  • $17,975net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Dayton
D
Dayton, OH

University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 11,674enrollment
  • $30,590net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1158-1363SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of North Carolina at Wilmington
N
Wilmington, NC

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,843enrollment
  • $18,709net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1370SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.56Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Minnesota Duluth
M
Duluth, MN

University of Minnesota Duluth

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 9,675enrollment
  • $18,031net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1350SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 1

Bentley University
B
Waltham, MA

Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,165enrollment
  • $44,233net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1258-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Jan 15

Colorado School of Mines
C
Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 7,403enrollment
  • $29,425net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1488SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Jan 15

Western Washington University
W
Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 14,747enrollment
  • $21,105net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Jan 31

Marquette University
M
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 11,167enrollment
  • $33,136net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Dec 1

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
E
Daytona Beach, FL

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,301enrollment
  • $38,983net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Wheaton College
W
Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,885enrollment
  • $29,961net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 1

Hofstra University
H
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1280 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 10,238enrollment
  • $35,036net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1370SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance77%

United States Naval Academy
N
Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 4,450enrollment
  • -net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1440SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance12%

Applications Due Jan 31

University of Dallas
D
Irving, TX

University of Dallas

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,328enrollment
  • $27,250net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1400SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Aug 1

University of the Pacific
T
Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,277enrollment
  • $28,164net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1423SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jan 15

Seton Hall University
S
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,623enrollment
  • $33,472net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1390SAT range
  • 28-31ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Vermont
V
Burlington, VT

University of Vermont

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Vermont

  • 14,088enrollment
  • $21,849net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1340 SAT
Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Jan 15

FAQs

Is a 1340 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1340 is very good. The score puts you in the top 91st percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1340 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1340 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 1340 SAT score.

What percentile is 1340 on the SAT?

A 1340 ranks in the top 91st percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1340 SAT?

A 1340 converts to a 29 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 29 ACT score.