Western Colleges for a 1450 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1450 SAT score?

These Western colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1450 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 20 Western colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1450 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 Western colleges

Is a 1450 SAT good?

A score of 1450 rocks. You're a top one percenter now. It situates you in the top 98th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your exceptional 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 1450 score represents 91% of the total possible points. If a 1450 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 1450

Let's examine how a 1450 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1450 is 383 points (36%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1450 is 396 points (38%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1450 is 338 points (30%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1450 is 516 points (55%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1450 is 483 points (50%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1450 is 211 points (17%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1450 is 500 points (53%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1450 is 523 points (56%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1450 is 334 points (30%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1450 is 390 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1450 SAT score?

A 1450 on the SAT translates to a 33 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 1450 SAT score?

Scoring a 1450 on the SAT places you in the 98th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 98% 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 1,666,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 34,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 20 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 72 target schools (good chance), 24 reach (harder) schools and 612 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of California Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA

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University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in America

46,430enrollment
$16,999net price
9%acceptance rate
1300-1530SAT range
29-35ACT range
3.92Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Southern California

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Los Angeles, CA

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University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in California

48,945enrollment
$36,808net price
12%acceptance rate
1450-1550SAT range
32-35ACT range
3.83Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance7%

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University of Washington Seattle Campus

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Seattle, WA

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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 1450 SAT

Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Nov 16

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University of California Berkeley

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Berkeley, CA

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University of California Berkeley

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in America

45,307enrollment
$19,257net price
11%acceptance rate
1310-1530SAT range
30-35ACT range
3.87Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of California Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara, CA

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University of California Santa Barbara

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Public Universities in America

26,420enrollment
$16,874net price
26%acceptance rate
1230-1460SAT range
28-34ACT range
3.82Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance39%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Pepperdine University

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Malibu, CA

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Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in California

10,030enrollment
$47,804net price
49%acceptance rate
1285-1480SAT range
28-32ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of California San Diego

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La Jolla, CA

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University of California San Diego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in America

42,006enrollment
$16,111net price
24%acceptance rate
1270-1480SAT range
28-34ACT range
3.82Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Nov 30

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United States Air Force Academy

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USAFA, Colorado

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United States Air Force Academy

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

4,085enrollment
-net price
16%acceptance rate
1310-1480SAT range
28-33ACT range
3.81Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance22%

Applications Due Dec 31

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Loyola Marymount University

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Los Angeles, CA

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Loyola Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in California

10,165enrollment
$52,815net price
41%acceptance rate
1300-1460SAT range
29-32ACT range
3.92Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Santa Clara University

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Santa Clara, CA

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Santa Clara University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in California

9,178enrollment
$50,551net price
52%acceptance rate
1290-1480SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Jan 7

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Brigham Young University Provo

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Provo, UT

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Brigham Young University Provo

Private 4 Year

15 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Utah

34,464enrollment
$13,521net price
67%acceptance rate
1280-1468SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.89Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Dec 16

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Occidental College

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Los Angeles, CA

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Occidental College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in California

1,942enrollment
$44,853net price
39%acceptance rate
1370-1510SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.63Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance41%

Applications Due Jan 10

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Colorado School of Mines

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Golden, CO

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Colorado School of Mines

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Colorado

7,403enrollment
$29,425net price
58%acceptance rate
1330-1488SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.84Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Reed College

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Portland, OR

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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 1450 SAT

Admission Chance37%

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Claremont McKenna College

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Claremont, CA

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Claremont McKenna College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Colleges in America

1,389enrollment
$28,701net price
10%acceptance rate
1440-1550SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Scripps College

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Claremont, CA

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Scripps College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in California

1,099enrollment
$43,923net price
28%acceptance rate
1390-1510SAT range
32-34ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Westmont College

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Santa Barbara, CA

Westmont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in California

1,284enrollment
$33,112net price
82%acceptance rate
1280-1458SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

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Admission Chance89%

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Colorado College

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Colorado Springs, CO

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Colorado College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Colorado

2,203enrollment
$33,178net price
16%acceptance rate
1260-1480SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.98Avg GPA

Your 1450 SAT

Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Jan 15

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