Pacific Northwestern Colleges for a 1460 on the SAT

What Pacific Northwestern colleges accept a 1460 SAT score?

These Pacific Northwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1460 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 2 Pacific Northwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1460 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 1460 SAT good?

A score of 1460 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 1460 score represents 91% of the total possible points. If a 1460 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 1460

Let's examine how a 1460 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1460 is 393 points (37%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1460 is 406 points (39%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1460 is 348 points (31%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1460 is 526 points (56%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1460 is 493 points (51%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1460 is 221 points (18%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1460 is 510 points (54%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1460 is 533 points (57%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1460 is 344 points (31%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1460 is 400 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1460 SAT score?

A 1460 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 1460 SAT score?

Scoring a 1460 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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List of 1460 SAT Colleges

Displaying 2 colleges where your 1460 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 9 target schools (good chance), 0 reach (harder) schools and 174 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Reed College
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Portland, OR

Reed College

Private 4 Year

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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
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Admission Chance39%

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Whitman College
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Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College

Private 4 Year

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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
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Admission Chance62%

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