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.

Babson College

B

Wellesley, MA

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Babson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

3,989enrollment
$28,400net price
22%acceptance rate
1350-1510SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.79Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance22%

Applications Due Jan 3

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Amherst College

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Amherst, MA

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Amherst College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Colleges in America

1,898enrollment
$21,367net price
7%acceptance rate
1420-1550SAT range
32-35ACT range
3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 2

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Lafayette College

L

Easton, PA

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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 1430 SAT

Admission Chance39%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

R

Troy, NY

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in New York

6,968enrollment
$39,127net price
65%acceptance rate
1360-1520SAT range
30-34ACT range
3.88Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance63%

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Brandeis University

B

Waltham, MA

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Brandeis University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

5,581enrollment
$45,565net price
39%acceptance rate
1370-1530SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.84Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance35%

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University of Vermont

V

Burlington, VT

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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 1430 SAT

Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Rochester Institute of Technology

R

Rochester, NY

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Rochester Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in New York

16,615enrollment
$39,600net price
67%acceptance rate
1270-1450SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Wesleyan University

W

Middletown, CT

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Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Value Colleges in America

3,253enrollment
$21,270net price
14%acceptance rate
1320-1510SAT range
31-34ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Skidmore College

S

Saratoga Springs, NY

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Skidmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in New York

2,758enrollment
$33,389net price
26%acceptance rate
1300-1460SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance34%

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New Jersey Institute of Technology

N

Newark, NJ

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New Jersey Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

12,332enrollment
$17,762net price
66%acceptance rate
1190-1450SAT range
27-33ACT range
3.72Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Haverford College

H

Haverford, PA

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Haverford College

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Pennsylvania

1,421enrollment
$23,476net price
14%acceptance rate
1430-1540SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance8%

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United States Military Academy

A

West Point, New York

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United States Military Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

4,393enrollment
-net price
12%acceptance rate
1220-1450SAT range
27-33ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Colby College

C

Waterville, ME

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Colby College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Value Colleges in America

2,299enrollment
$16,951net price
8%acceptance rate
1430-1540SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Pratt Institute Main

P

Brooklyn, NY

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Pratt Institute Main

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in New York

5,494enrollment
$47,326net price
50%acceptance rate
1160-1430SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.86Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Wellesley College

W

Wellesley, MA

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Wellesley College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Colleges in America

2,447enrollment
$21,362net price
14%acceptance rate
1430-1550SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance8%

Applications Due Jan 8

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Middlebury College

M

Middlebury, VT

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Middlebury College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Value Colleges in America

2,843enrollment
$22,181net price
13%acceptance rate
1425-1540SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance8%

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Hamilton College

H

Clinton, NY

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Hamilton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in New York

2,072enrollment
$24,503net price
12%acceptance rate
1420-1540SAT range
33-34ACT range
3.87Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Stevens Institute of Technology

S

Hoboken, NJ

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Stevens Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in New Jersey

9,314enrollment
$41,689net price
46%acceptance rate
1380-1510SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.88Avg GPA

Your 1430 SAT

Admission Chance42%

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