Colleges for a 1450 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1450 SAT score?

With a 1450 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 74 schools where submitting a 1450 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1450 SAT score. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 1450 a good SAT score?

A score of 1450 rocks. You're a top one percenter now. It places you in the top 98th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done an exceptional job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1450 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1450 on the SAT converts to a 33 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1450?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 1450 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Princeton University1510
Stanford University1500
Brown University1500
Dartmouth College1500
Amherst College1500
Northwestern University1490
Cornell University1470
Claremont McKenna College1420
Wellesley College1440
Emory University1460
Middlebury College1430
Hamilton College1450
Georgetown University1470
Barnard College1430
Colgate University1390
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Displaying 74 colleges where your 1450 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 321 target schools (good chance), 84 reach (harder) schools and 3,798 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Stanford University
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Stanford, CA
Stanford University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1500 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in America

  • 15,953enrollment
  • $20,023net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1570SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA
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Admission Chance3%

Applications Due Jan 3

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University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL
University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1380 Average SAT

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 53,372enrollment
  • $10,075net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1460SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Nov 1

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The University of Texas at Austin
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Austin, TX
The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1340 Average SAT

#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 50,476enrollment
  • $16,892net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1470SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1430 Average SAT

#15 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 47,907enrollment
  • $17,832net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance29%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of California Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1420 Average SAT

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 44,589enrollment
  • $16,474net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Southern California
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Los Angeles, CA
University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1440 Average SAT

#4 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 46,287enrollment
  • $39,759net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1530SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Jan 10

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University of Georgia
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Athens, GA
University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1360 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 39,147enrollment
  • $16,580net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 4.02Avg Weighted GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Jan 1

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

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1390 Average SAT

#10 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 30,092enrollment
  • $10,038net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1490SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 4.39Avg Weighted GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Jan 5

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New York University
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New York, NY
New York University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1460 Average SAT

#6 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 52,775enrollment
  • $45,417net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1540SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Princeton University
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Princeton, NJ
Princeton University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1510 Average SAT

#2 Best Colleges in America

  • 7,853enrollment
  • $18,685net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1570SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
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Admission Chance3%

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Boston University
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Boston, MA
Boston University

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

1410 Average SAT

#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 32,718enrollment
  • $29,154net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Jan 2

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University of Maryland College Park
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College Park, MD
University of Maryland College Park

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1380 Average SAT

#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 40,709enrollment
  • $17,643net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1480SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 4.36Avg Weighted GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Nov 1

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University of Wisconsin Madison
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Madison, WI
University of Wisconsin Madison

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1360 Average SAT

#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 44,640enrollment
  • $14,030net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1460SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Dec 15

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University of Washington Seattle Campus
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Seattle, WA
University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1330 Average SAT

#8 Best Public Universities in America

  • 48,149enrollment
  • $9,661net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Dec 1

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Villanova University
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Villanova, PA
Villanova University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1390 Average SAT

#8 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 11,032enrollment
  • $38,303net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 4.23Avg Weighted GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Jan 7

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University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA
University of California Berkeley

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1420 Average SAT

#6 Best Public Universities in America

  • 42,327enrollment
  • $19,329net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1530SAT range
  • 30-35ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of California Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara, CA
University of California Santa Barbara

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT

#19 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,179enrollment
  • $17,223net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1460SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 4.17Avg Weighted GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Cornell University
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Ithaca, NY
Cornell University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1470 Average SAT

#17 Best Colleges in America

  • 23,620enrollment
  • $27,522net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1540SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1450 SAT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 2

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FAQs

Is a 1450 a good SAT score?

A score of 1450 rocks. You're a top one percenter now. The score puts you in the top 98th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1450 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1450 SAT score?

Stanford University, University of Florida and The University of Texas at Austin are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1450 SAT score.

What percentile is 1450 on the SAT?

A 1450 ranks in the top 98th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1450 SAT?

A 1450 converts to a 33 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 33 ACT score.