1415 SAT Score: Popular Colleges You Can Get Into

Just received your 1415 SAT score? You're in the 97th percentile, outperforming about 97% of recent test-takers. This opens doors to 1,564 colleges where your score is in range for target, reach, or safety admission.

How 1415 SAT Compares Nationally

  • Percentile: 97th - higher than about 97% of recent test-takers.
  • National average: Above 1050 - you're above the typical score.
  • ACT equivalent: ~31 composite (College Board/ACT concordance).
  • College options: Competitive at 1,564 schools (188 target, 56 reach, 1,320 safety).

Is a 1415 SAT Score Good?

A 1415 SAT is a solid foundation for building your college list. Compared with the national average near 1050, your score is considered significantly above average, and you are competitive at about 1,564 four-year colleges.

How far 1415 goes depends on the schools you want: it may sit in range at many state universities and private colleges, while more selective campuses can still be reaches. Admissions are holistic, so GPA, essays, and activities matter alongside your score.

Build a balanced mix of reach, target, and safety schools and present your strongest overall application.

Colleges You Can Get Into with a 1415 SAT

Below are popular colleges sorted by admission chance for a 1415 SAT. Filter by major or location with our college search.

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1415 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool and you have a strong chance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Gainesville, FL

1320-1480 1400 24% Medium
1250-1510 1380 27% Medium
1360-1530 1445 16% Medium

Tallahassee, FL

1270-1410 1340 24% Medium

Clemson, SC

1240-1410 1325 38% Medium

Coral Gables, FL

1320-1480 1400 19% Medium
1270-1480 1375 38% Medium

University Park, PA

1240-1420 1330 61% Medium

Blacksburg, VA

1280-1450 1365 55% Medium
1200-1350 1275 40% Medium
1090-1300 1195 36% Medium

Auburn, AL

1260-1390 1325 46% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools have average SAT scores higher than 1415; admission is possible but competitive - strong GPA, essays, and activities help.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Cambridge, MA

1510-1580 1545 4% Low

Stanford, CA

1510-1580 1545 4% Low

Chicago, IL

1510-1580 1545 4% Low
1510-1580 1545 4% Low

Princeton, NJ

1510-1580 1545 5% Low

Providence, RI

1510-1580 1545 5% Low

Hanover, NH

1500-1570 1535 5% Low

Durham, NC

1500-1570 1535 6% Low

Nashville, TN

1500-1570 1535 6% Low

Ithaca, NY

1500-1570 1535 9% Low

Amherst, MA

1490-1580 1535 9% Low
1500-1570 1535 12% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SATs well below 1415; you're above the typical admitted student and have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
1100-1320 1210 90% High

East Lansing, MI

1180-1360 1270 85% High

Tuscaloosa, AL

1170-1400 1285 77% High

Lexington, KY

1070-1290 1180 93% High

Greenville, NC

1070-1240 1155 89% High
1081-1293 1187 87% High

San Marcos, TX

980-1200 1090 89% High

Lubbock, TX

1090-1280 1185 73% High

Houston, TX

1160-1340 1250 74% High
940-1180 1060 55% High
1180-1360 1270 60% High
1010-1240 1125 85% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1415 SAT

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Should you retake the SAT if you have a 1415?

Whether to retake a 1415 SAT depends on your target schools and how much time you can invest without hurting grades or activities.

Pros of retaking Cons of retaking
May open more selective targets Takes time from grades and activities
Focused prep can yield real gains Diminishing returns; many schools superscore

Retakers often gain about 50-100 SAT points or 1-2 ACT points with focused prep. Use official practice tests, target your weakest section, and keep prep from crowding out coursework.

If 1415 already fits your target and safety list, focus on applications. Retake if your top choices sit well above this score and you have time to prep.

1415 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1415 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1350 29
1370 30
1390 31
1410 31
1430 32
1450 33
1470 33

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Frequently Asked Questions

A 1415 SAT places you in about the 97th percentile nationally, meaning you scored higher than about 97% of recent test-takers.

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Published: August 19, 2026