Southern Colleges for a 1510 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 1510 SAT score?

These Southern 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 32 Southern 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 Southern 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 32 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 99 target schools (good chance), 21 reach (harder) schools and 1,701 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Florida

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Gainesville, FL

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University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

#7 Best Public Universities in America

55,211enrollment
$11,740net price
23%acceptance rate
1300-1490SAT range
28-33ACT range
3.9Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance39%

Applications Due Mar 1

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The University of Texas at Austin

T

Austin, TX

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The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in America

52,384enrollment
$17,434net price
31%acceptance rate
1230-1500SAT range
26-33ACT range
3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of Miami

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Coral Gables, FL

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University of Miami

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

19,402enrollment
$36,467net price
19%acceptance rate
1310-1480SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of Georgia

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Athens, GA

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University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

40,607enrollment
$17,180net price
43%acceptance rate
1220-1420SAT range
27-32ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance72%

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Chapel Hill, NC

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Value Colleges in America

31,705enrollment
$10,614net price
17%acceptance rate
1350-1530SAT range
30-34ACT range
3.83Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Virginia Tech

V

Blacksburg, VA

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Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia

38,170enrollment
$19,301net price
57%acceptance rate
1240-1430SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.97Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Duke University

D

Durham, NC

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Duke University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1530 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in America

18,023enrollment
$23,694net price
6%acceptance rate
1490-1570SAT range
34-35ACT range
3.94Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 3

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Vanderbilt University

V

Nashville, TN

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Vanderbilt University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1530 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Colleges in America

13,710enrollment
$25,606net price
7%acceptance rate
1490-1570SAT range
34-35ACT range
3.89Avg GPA

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Admission Chance5%

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University of Maryland College Park

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College Park, MD

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University of Maryland College Park

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in America

40,792enrollment
$16,210net price
45%acceptance rate
1360-1520SAT range
30-34ACT range
3.84Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance59%

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Raleigh, NC

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in America

36,700enrollment
$14,852net price
47%acceptance rate
1280-1460SAT range
28-33ACT range
3.83Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Virginia Main Campus

V

Charlottesville, VA

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University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1470 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in America

26,082enrollment
$19,469net price
19%acceptance rate
1400-1540SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.85Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance25%

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Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

G

Atlanta, GA

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Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

#1 Best Public Universities in Georgia

45,296enrollment
$17,402net price
17%acceptance rate
1370-1550SAT range
31-35ACT range
3.85Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Jan 4

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Emory University

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Atlanta, GA

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Emory University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Colleges in America

14,841enrollment
$26,680net price
11%acceptance rate
1430-1550SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.8Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Rice University

R

Houston, TX

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Rice University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1530 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Colleges in America

8,672enrollment
$19,902net price
9%acceptance rate
1490-1570SAT range
34-36ACT range
3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance7%

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College of William and Mary

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Williamsburg, VA

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College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in America

9,654enrollment
$25,688net price
33%acceptance rate
1375-1520SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Jan 2

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The University of Texas at Dallas

T

Richardson, TX

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The University of Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Texas

31,570enrollment
$13,555net price
85%acceptance rate
1170-1430SAT range
24-32ACT range
3.78Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance94%

Applications Due May 1

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Southern Methodist University

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Dallas, TX

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Southern Methodist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Texas

12,053enrollment
$45,094net price
52%acceptance rate
1370-1510SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Tulane University

T

New Orleans, LA

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Tulane University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

14,027enrollment
$50,263net price
11%acceptance rate
1370-1510SAT range
31-33ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

Your 1510 SAT

Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Jan 15

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