Southern Colleges for a 1440 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 1440 SAT score?

These Southern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1440 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 25 Southern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1440 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 Southern colleges

Is a 1440 SAT good?

Yes, with a score of 1440 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 1440 score represents 90% of the total possible points. If a 1440 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 1440

Let's examine how a 1440 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1440 is 373 points (35%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1440 is 386 points (37%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1440 is 328 points (29%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1440 is 506 points (54%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1440 is 473 points (49%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1440 is 201 points (16%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1440 is 490 points (52%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1440 is 513 points (55%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1440 is 324 points (29%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1440 is 380 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1440 SAT score?

A 1440 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 1440 SAT score?

Scoring a 1440 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 1440 SAT Colleges

Displaying 25 colleges where your 1440 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), 21 reach (harder) schools and 1,638 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Florida
F
Gainesville, FL

University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 55,211enrollment
  • $11,740net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1490SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance29%

Applications Due Mar 1

The University of Texas at Austin
T
Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,384enrollment
  • $17,434net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance39%

Applications Due Dec 1

University of Miami
M
Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 19,402enrollment
  • $36,467net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Jan 1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
N
Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 31,705enrollment
  • $10,614net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.83Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Maryland College Park
M
College Park, MD

University of Maryland College Park

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 40,792enrollment
  • $16,210net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance45%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
N
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,700enrollment
  • $14,852net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Virginia Main Campus
V
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1470 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,082enrollment
  • $19,469net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance15%

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 45,296enrollment
  • $17,402net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1550SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Jan 4

Emory University
E
Atlanta, GA

Emory University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Colleges in America

  • 14,841enrollment
  • $26,680net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 1

College of William and Mary
W
Williamsburg, VA

College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 9,654enrollment
  • $25,688net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1375-1520SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance32%

Applications Due Jan 2

Southern Methodist University
S
Dallas, TX

Southern Methodist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 12,053enrollment
  • $45,094net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Jan 15

Tulane University
T
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 14,027enrollment
  • $50,263net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Jan 15

Davidson College
D
Davidson, NC

Davidson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,927enrollment
  • $26,704net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1500SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Jan 7

University of Richmond
R
University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,876enrollment
  • $29,248net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1398-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Jan 1

United States Naval Academy
N
Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 4,450enrollment
  • -net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1440SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Jan 31

Trinity University
T
San Antonio, TX

Trinity University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 2,692enrollment
  • $30,038net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Jan 15

Washington and Lee University
W
Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1470 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Virginia

  • 2,243enrollment
  • $24,733net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1533SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 1

Fisk University
F
HBCU
Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $20,578net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1450SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1440 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Aug 1