Pacific Northwestern Colleges for a 1430 on the SAT

What Pacific Northwestern colleges accept a 1430 SAT score?

These Pacific Northwestern 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 4 Pacific Northwestern 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 Pacific Northwestern 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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List of 1430 SAT Colleges

Displaying 4 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 12 target schools (good chance), 0 reach (harder) schools and 171 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Washington Seattle Campus
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Seattle, WA

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 1430 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Nov 16

Reed College
R
Portland, OR

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 1430 SAT
Admission Chance34%

Whitman College
W
Walla Walla, WA

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 1430 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Washington Bothell Campus
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Bothell, WA

University of Washington Bothell Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 5,735enrollment
  • $9,357net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1450SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1430 SAT
Admission Chance93%