Eastern Colleges for a 1470 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1470 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1470 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 46 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1470 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 Eastern colleges

Is a 1470 SAT good?

A score of 1470 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 1470 score represents 92% of the total possible points. If a 1470 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 1470

Let's examine how a 1470 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1470 is 403 points (38%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1470 is 416 points (39%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1470 is 358 points (32%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1470 is 536 points (57%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1470 is 503 points (52%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1470 is 231 points (19%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1470 is 520 points (55%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1470 is 543 points (59%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1470 is 354 points (32%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1470 is 410 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1470 SAT score?

A 1470 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 1470 SAT score?

Scoring a 1470 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 46 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 135 target schools (good chance), 84 reach (harder) schools and 972 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Barnard College

B

New York, NY

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Barnard College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in New York

3,442enrollment
$26,009net price
9%acceptance rate
1440-1550SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 4

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Vassar College

V

Poughkeepsie, NY

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Vassar College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in New York

2,459enrollment
$30,603net price
19%acceptance rate
1430-1535SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Babson College

B

Wellesley, MA

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Babson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

3,989enrollment
$28,400net price
22%acceptance rate
1350-1510SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.79Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Jan 3

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Amherst College

A

Amherst, MA

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Amherst College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Colleges in America

1,898enrollment
$21,367net price
7%acceptance rate
1420-1550SAT range
32-35ACT range
3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 2

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Lafayette College

L

Easton, PA

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Lafayette College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,729enrollment
$37,186net price
34%acceptance rate
1330-1480SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Swarthmore College

S

Swarthmore, PA

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Swarthmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

1,625enrollment
$20,715net price
7%acceptance rate
1440-1560SAT range
32-35ACT range
3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance5%

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

R

Troy, NY

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in New York

6,968enrollment
$39,127net price
65%acceptance rate
1360-1520SAT range
30-34ACT range
3.88Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Brandeis University

B

Waltham, MA

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Brandeis University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

5,581enrollment
$45,565net price
39%acceptance rate
1370-1530SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.84Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance43%

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Wesleyan University

W

Middletown, CT

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Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Value Colleges in America

3,253enrollment
$21,270net price
14%acceptance rate
1320-1510SAT range
31-34ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Haverford College

H

Haverford, PA

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Haverford College

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Pennsylvania

1,421enrollment
$23,476net price
14%acceptance rate
1430-1540SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance12%

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Colby College

C

Waterville, ME

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Colby College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Value Colleges in America

2,299enrollment
$16,951net price
8%acceptance rate
1430-1540SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance7%

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Wellesley College

W

Wellesley, MA

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Wellesley College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Colleges in America

2,447enrollment
$21,362net price
14%acceptance rate
1430-1550SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance12%

Applications Due Jan 8

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Middlebury College

M

Middlebury, VT

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Middlebury College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Value Colleges in America

2,843enrollment
$22,181net price
13%acceptance rate
1425-1540SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance12%

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Hamilton College

H

Clinton, NY

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Hamilton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in New York

2,072enrollment
$24,503net price
12%acceptance rate
1420-1540SAT range
33-34ACT range
3.87Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Stevens Institute of Technology

S

Hoboken, NJ

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Stevens Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in New Jersey

9,314enrollment
$41,689net price
46%acceptance rate
1380-1510SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.88Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance52%

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Trinity College

T

Hartford, CT

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Trinity College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut

2,205enrollment
$32,704net price
36%acceptance rate
1300-1470SAT range
30-32ACT range
3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Jan 17

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Bowdoin College

B

Brunswick, ME

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Bowdoin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1510 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Colleges in America

1,915enrollment
$22,776net price
9%acceptance rate
1460-1560SAT range
33-35ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance6%

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Union College

U

Schenectady, NY

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Union College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in New York

2,107enrollment
$41,136net price
47%acceptance rate
1310-1490SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 1470 SAT

Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Jan 15

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