Colleges for a 1470 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1470 SAT score?

With a 1470 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 86 schools where submitting a 1470 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 1470 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 1470 a good SAT score?

A score of 1470 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 1470 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1470 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 1470?

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 1470 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Princeton University1520
Stanford University1520
Duke University1510
Johns Hopkins University1520
Brown University1520
Dartmouth College1500
Northwestern University1520
Amherst College1460
Cornell University1510
Claremont McKenna College1480
Pomona College1520
Columbia University in the City of New York1520
Columbia University in the City of New York1520
Wellesley College1470
Emory University1480
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Displaying 86 colleges where your 1470 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 324 target schools (good chance), 126 reach (harder) schools and 4,074 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Stanford University
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Stanford, CA
Stanford University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1520 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Colleges in America

  • 17,680enrollment
  • $20,023net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance2%

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

1390 Average SAT Composite

 

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 55,781enrollment
  • $10,075net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance45%

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

1370 Average SAT Composite

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#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,991enrollment
  • $16,892net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1430 Average SAT Composite

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#19 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 50,278enrollment
  • $17,832net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance25%

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 Composite

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#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,116enrollment
  • $16,474net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance14%

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

1480 Average SAT Composite

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#5 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 49,318enrollment
  • $39,759net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1540SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance12%

Applications Due Jan 10

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New York University
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New York, NY
New York University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1510 Average SAT Composite

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#6 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 58,226enrollment
  • $45,417net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1570SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Duke University
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Durham, NC
Duke University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1510 Average SAT Composite

 

#3 Best Colleges in America

  • 17,620enrollment
  • $26,932net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1468-1558SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance3%

Applications Due Jan 2

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Princeton University
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Princeton, NJ
Princeton University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1520 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Colleges in America

  • 8,478enrollment
  • $18,685net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance2%

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Johns Hopkins University
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Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1520 Average SAT Composite

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#10 Best Colleges in America

  • 32,049enrollment
  • $25,241net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Boston University
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Boston, MA
Boston University

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

1440 Average SAT Composite

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 36,104enrollment
  • $29,154net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance23%

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

1420 Average SAT Composite

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#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 41,272enrollment
  • $17,643net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1510SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance61%

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

1410 Average SAT Composite

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#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 47,016enrollment
  • $14,030net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1500SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Dec 15

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Villanova University
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Villanova, PA
Villanova University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1420 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 10,870enrollment
  • $38,303net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1490SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance35%

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 Composite

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#5 Best Public Universities in America

  • 45,036enrollment
  • $19,329net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1530SAT range
  • 30-35ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Cornell University
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Ithaca, NY
Cornell University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1510 Average SAT Composite

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#17 Best Colleges in America

  • 25,582enrollment
  • $27,522net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 2

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University of Virginia Main Campus
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Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1440 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,005enrollment
  • $19,043net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1500SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Georgetown University
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Washington, DC
Georgetown University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1480 Average SAT Composite

 

#1 Best Value in District Of Columbia

  • 20,935enrollment
  • $30,710net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1470 SAT
Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Jan 10

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FAQs

Is a 1470 a good SAT score?

A score of 1470 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 1470 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1470 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 1470 SAT score.

What percentile is 1470 on the SAT?

A 1470 ranks in the top 98th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1470 SAT?

A 1470 converts to a 33 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 33 ACT score.