Eastern Colleges for a 1430 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1430 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1430 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 53 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1430 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 Eastern colleges

Is a 1430 SAT good?

Yes, with a score of 1430 you're amongst the best students in the country. It situates you in the top 97th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your excellent 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 1430 score represents 89% of the total possible points. If a 1430 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 1430

Let's examine how a 1430 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1430 is 363 points (34%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1430 is 376 points (36%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1430 is 318 points (29%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1430 is 496 points (53%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1430 is 463 points (48%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1430 is 191 points (15%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1430 is 480 points (51%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1430 is 503 points (54%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1430 is 314 points (28%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1430 is 370 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1430 SAT score?

A 1430 on the SAT translates to a 32 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 1430 SAT score?

Scoring a 1430 on the SAT places you in the 97th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 97% 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 1,649,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 51,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 53 colleges where your 1430 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 162 target schools (good chance), 90 reach (harder) schools and 939 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Boston University

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Boston, MA

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Boston University

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

36,714enrollment
$27,829net price
14%acceptance rate
1350-1500SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.79Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Jan 4

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Villanova University

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Villanova, PA

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Villanova University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

10,383enrollment
$34,837net price
23%acceptance rate
1378-1500SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.87Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Syracuse University

S

Syracuse, NY

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Syracuse University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in New York

22,698enrollment
$43,651net price
52%acceptance rate
1260-1430SAT range
28-32ACT range
3.69Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Stony Brook University

S

Stony Brook, NY

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Stony Brook University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Public Universities in America

25,710enrollment
$17,213net price
49%acceptance rate
1320-1500SAT range
28-34ACT range
3.94Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance53%

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SUNY at Binghamton

B

Vestal, NY

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SUNY at Binghamton

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Public Universities in America

18,312enrollment
$19,535net price
42%acceptance rate
1340-1510SAT range
29-34ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Massachusetts Amherst

M

Amherst, MA

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University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

32,229enrollment
$22,291net price
64%acceptance rate
1260-1480SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.99Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance72%

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University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

P

Pittsburgh, PA

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University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Public Universities in America

33,767enrollment
$24,286net price
49%acceptance rate
1280-1470SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.79Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance58%

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Fordham University

F

Bronx, NY

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Fordham University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in New York

16,556enrollment
$43,943net price
54%acceptance rate
1320-1480SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Rutgers University New Brunswick

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New Brunswick, NJ

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Rutgers University New Brunswick

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Public Universities in America

50,637enrollment
$17,535net price
66%acceptance rate
1270-1480SAT range
28-33ACT range
3.3Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance73%

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Drexel University

D

Philadelphia, PA

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Drexel University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

22,344enrollment
$39,267net price
80%acceptance rate
1230-1430SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.67Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance88%

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Bucknell University

B

Lewisburg, PA

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Bucknell University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

3,787enrollment
$39,965net price
33%acceptance rate
1310-1470SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance40%

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University of Connecticut

C

Storrs, CT

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University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

#12 Best Public Universities in America

27,003enrollment
$23,985net price
55%acceptance rate
1220-1440SAT range
28-33ACT range
3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance69%

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Rhode Island School of Design

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Providence, RI

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Rhode Island School of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

2,620enrollment
$39,800net price
17%acceptance rate
1340-1525SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.71Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance17%

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Emerson College

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Boston, MA

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Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

5,891enrollment
$51,432net price
43%acceptance rate
1250-1430SAT range
30-32ACT range
3.73Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Feb 20

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Colgate University

C

Hamilton, NY

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Colgate University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1470 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in New York

3,141enrollment
$27,074net price
12%acceptance rate
1410-1530SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.77Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance8%

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Lehigh University

L

Bethlehem, PA

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Lehigh University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

7,394enrollment
$30,453net price
37%acceptance rate
1340-1490SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance40%

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University of Rochester

R

Rochester, NY

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University of Rochester

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1470 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in New York

12,197enrollment
$39,775net price
39%acceptance rate
1390-1540SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.75Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance32%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Vassar College

V

Poughkeepsie, NY

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Vassar College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in New York

2,459enrollment
$30,603net price
19%acceptance rate
1430-1535SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance11%

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