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 Utah

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Salt Lake City, UT

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Denver

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Denver, CO

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University of Denver

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Colorado

13,734enrollment
$42,423net price
78%acceptance rate
1220-1400SAT range
28-32ACT range
3.72Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of California Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz, CA

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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

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Colorado School of Mines

C

Golden, CO

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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

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Western Washington University

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Bellingham, WA

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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

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University of the Pacific

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Stockton, CA

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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

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Seattle University

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Seattle, WA

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Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Washington

7,121enrollment
$35,412net price
85%acceptance rate
1150-1380SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Portland

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Portland, OR

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University of Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

3,793enrollment
$33,717net price
93%acceptance rate
1228-1410SAT range
27-31ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Point Loma Nazarene University

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San Diego, CA

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Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1260 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

4,319enrollment
$34,933net price
82%acceptance rate
1170-1350SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Reed College

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Portland, OR

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Reed College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Oregon

1,534enrollment
$33,106net price
31%acceptance rate
1320-1500SAT range
30-33ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance21%

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Gonzaga University

G

Spokane, WA

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Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

7,253enrollment
$38,727net price
70%acceptance rate
1210-1410SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Whittier College

W

Whittier, CA

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Whittier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

1,192enrollment
$28,368net price
75%acceptance rate
1140-1340SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

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Admission Chance85%

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Westmont College

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Santa Barbara, CA

Westmont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in California

1,284enrollment
$33,112net price
82%acceptance rate
1280-1458SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance79%

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Biola University

B

La Mirada, CA

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Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

5,387enrollment
$31,522net price
57%acceptance rate
1105-1365SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance69%

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Seattle Pacific University

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Seattle, WA

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Seattle Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Washington

3,118enrollment
$26,549net price
91%acceptance rate
1080-1350SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jul 11

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Lewis & Clark College

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Portland, OR

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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 1340 SAT

Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Colorado College

C

Colorado Springs, CO

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Colorado College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Colorado

2,203enrollment
$33,178net price
16%acceptance rate
1260-1480SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.98Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance14%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Whitman College

W

Walla Walla, WA

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Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Washington

1,493enrollment
$39,935net price
48%acceptance rate
1293-1473SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Your 1340 SAT

Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Jan 15

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