Western Colleges for a 1500 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1500 SAT score?

1500 SAT Score, 99% Percentile

These Western 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 22 Western 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 Western 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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List of 1500 SAT Colleges

Displaying 22 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 48 target schools (good chance), 27 reach (harder) schools and 528 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Stanford University
S
Stanford, CA

Stanford University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1520 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in America

  • 17,680enrollment
  • $20,023net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance3%

Applications Due Jan 2

University of California Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA

University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1420 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,116enrollment
  • $16,474net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Southern California
S
Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1480 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 49,318enrollment
  • $39,759net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1540SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance16%

University of California Irvine
C
Irvine, CA

University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,505enrollment
  • $13,106net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Washington Seattle Campus
W
Seattle, WA

University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1330 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,434enrollment
  • $9,661net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Nov 16

University of California Berkeley
C
Berkeley, CA

University of California Berkeley

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1420 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in America

  • 45,036enrollment
  • $19,329net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1530SAT range
  • 30-35ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of California Santa Barbara
C
Santa Barbara, CA

University of California Santa Barbara

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#17 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,124enrollment
  • $17,223net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1460SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Nov 30

Pepperdine University
P
Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,446enrollment
  • $46,550net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1440SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California San Diego
C
La Jolla, CA

University of California San Diego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1380 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in America

  • 41,885enrollment
  • $15,222net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1480SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance53%

Applications Due Nov 30

United States Air Force Academy
A
USAFA, Colorado

United States Air Force Academy

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1350 Average SAT Composite

 

 

  • 4,181enrollment
  • -net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1208-1490SAT range
  • 29-34ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Dec 31

Loyola Marymount University
L
Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,184enrollment
  • $48,758net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Jan 15

Santa Clara University
S
Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1410 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 8,918enrollment
  • $48,284net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1490SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Jan 7

Brigham Young University Provo
B
Provo, UT

Brigham Young University Provo

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1330 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Utah

  • 34,811enrollment
  • $13,150net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1440SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Dec 16

Pomona College
P
Claremont, CA

Pomona College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1520 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#19 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,764enrollment
  • $30,392net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 8

Occidental College
O
Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1420 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,964enrollment
  • $41,102net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1490SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jan 10

Colorado School of Mines
C
Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1390 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 7,187enrollment
  • $27,675net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jan 15

Harvey Mudd College
H
Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1520 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

 

  • 905enrollment
  • $37,192net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 5

Claremont McKenna College
C
Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1480 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#18 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,422enrollment
  • $22,004net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1530SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1500 SAT
Admission Chance14%

Applications Due Jan 5