Western Colleges for a 1340 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1340 SAT score?

These Western 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 46 Western 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 Western 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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Displaying 46 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 150 target schools (good chance), 18 reach (harder) schools and 525 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of California Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of California Irvine

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Irvine, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance22%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Washington Seattle Campus

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Seattle, WA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance50%

Applications Due Nov 16

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University of California Berkeley

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Berkeley, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of California Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Boulder, CO

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of California Davis

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Davis, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Pepperdine University

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Malibu, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of California San Diego

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La Jolla, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance20%

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University of Oregon

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Eugene, OR

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Oregon State University

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Corvallis, OR

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of San Francisco

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San Francisco, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Jan 15

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United States Air Force Academy

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USAFA, Colorado

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United States Air Force Academy

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

4,085enrollment
-net price
16%acceptance rate
1310-1480SAT range
28-33ACT range
3.81Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Dec 31

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Loyola Marymount University

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Los Angeles, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance34%

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Santa Clara University

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Santa Clara, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Jan 7

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

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San Luis Obispo, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Brigham Young University Provo

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Provo, UT

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Dec 16

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Chapman University

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Orange, CA

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jan 15

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