Colleges for a 1510 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1510 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1510 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 1510 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 1510 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1510 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 1510 score represents 94% of the total possible points. If a 1510 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 1510

Let's examine how a 1510 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1510 is 443 points (42%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1510 is 456 points (43%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1510 is 398 points (36%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1510 is 576 points (62%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1510 is 543 points (56%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1510 is 271 points (22%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1510 is 560 points (59%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1510 is 583 points (63%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1510 is 394 points (35%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1510 is 450 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1510 SAT score?

A 1510 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 1510 SAT score?

Scoring a 1510 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 1510 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), 147 reach (harder) schools and 4,554 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Pomona College
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Claremont, CA

Pomona College

Private 4 Year

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1520 Average SAT Score

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#21 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,716enrollment
  • $19,962net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 8

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University of Rochester
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Rochester, NY

University of Rochester

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1470 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 12,197enrollment
  • $39,775net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1540SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1510 SAT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Washington University in St Louis
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Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

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#20 Best Colleges in America

  • 17,012enrollment
  • $23,432net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance8%

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Barnard College
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New York, NY

Barnard College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

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#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 1510 SAT
Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Jan 4

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American University
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Washington, DC

American University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 13,885enrollment
  • $41,369net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1430SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1510 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Vassar College
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Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

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#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
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Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Babson College
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Wellesley, MA

Babson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,989enrollment
  • $28,400net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1510SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance35%

Applications Due Jan 3

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Amherst College
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Amherst, MA

Amherst College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,898enrollment
  • $21,367net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 2

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Lafayette College
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Easton, PA

Lafayette College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,729enrollment
  • $37,186net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1510 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Occidental College
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Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,942enrollment
  • $44,853net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1510 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Jan 10

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Bentley University
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Waltham, MA

Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,165enrollment
  • $44,233net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1258-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1510 SAT
Admission Chance84%

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Colorado School of Mines
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Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 7,403enrollment
  • $29,425net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1488SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1510 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Richmond
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University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,876enrollment
  • $29,248net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1398-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 1510 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Swarthmore College
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Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,625enrollment
  • $20,715net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1560SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1510 SAT
Admission Chance8%

Applications Due Jan 4

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Troy, NY

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

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#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 1510 SAT
Admission Chance77%

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Wheaton College
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Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,885enrollment
  • $29,961net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1510 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Brandeis University
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Waltham, MA

Brandeis University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,581enrollment
  • $45,565net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1510 SAT
Admission Chance51%

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United States Naval Academy
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Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 4,450enrollment
  • -net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1440SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Jan 31

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FAQs

Is a 1510 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1510 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 1510 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1510 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 1510 SAT score.

What percentile is 1510 on the SAT?

A 1510 ranks in the top 99th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1510 SAT?

A 1510 converts to a 34 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 34 ACT score.