Colleges for a 1500 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1500 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1500 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 165 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1500 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 1500 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1500 is awesome. It situates you in the top 99th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your almost perfect 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 1500 score represents 94% of the total possible points. If a 1500 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 1500

Let's examine how a 1500 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1500 is 433 points (41%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1500 is 446 points (42%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1500 is 388 points (35%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1500 is 566 points (61%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1500 is 533 points (55%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1500 is 261 points (21%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1500 is 550 points (58%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1500 is 573 points (62%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1500 is 384 points (34%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1500 is 440 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1500 SAT score?

A 1500 on the SAT translates to a 34 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 1500 SAT score?

Scoring a 1500 on the SAT places you in the 99th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 99% 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 1,683,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 17,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 165 colleges where your 1500 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 345 target schools (good chance), 147 reach (harder) schools and 4,527 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

The College of Wooster
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Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,967enrollment
  • $28,976net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Trinity College
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Hartford, CT

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 1500 SAT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Jan 17

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Colorado College
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Colorado Springs, CO

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 1500 SAT
Admission Chance29%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Whitman College
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Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

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
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
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Terre Haute, IN

Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,188enrollment
  • $41,678net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1483SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Bowdoin College
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Brunswick, ME

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
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance8%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Franklin and Marshall College
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Lancaster, PA

Franklin and Marshall College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,990enrollment
  • $31,135net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1440SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Sarah Lawrence College
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Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,696enrollment
  • $42,781net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Clark University
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Worcester, MA

Clark University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,770enrollment
  • $32,053net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Soka University of America
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Aliso Viejo, CA

Soka University of America

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

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  • 455enrollment
  • $17,928net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1440SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Union College
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Schenectady, NY

Union College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

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#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 1500 SAT
Admission Chance64%

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Bryn Mawr College
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Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,742enrollment
  • $39,072net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1495SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Smith College
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Northampton, MA

Smith College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,873enrollment
  • $30,790net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance32%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Alabama at Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,237enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1226-1430SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance91%

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Pacific Lutheran University
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Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 2,633enrollment
  • $24,825net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1253-1423SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Olin College of Engineering
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Needham, MA

Olin College of Engineering

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1530 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 386enrollment
  • $38,502net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1560SAT range
  • 35-35ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Mount Holyoke College
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South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,392enrollment
  • $35,765net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1540SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Jan 15

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St John's College
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Annapolis, MD

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 541enrollment
  • $27,643net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance71%

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FAQs

Is a 1500 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1500 is awesome. The score puts you in the top 99th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1500 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1500 SAT score?

Harvard University, Stanford University and University of Florida are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1500 SAT score.

What percentile is 1500 on the SAT?

A 1500 ranks in the top 99th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1500 SAT?

A 1500 converts to a 34 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 34 ACT score.