Colleges for a 1520 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1520 SAT score?

With a 1520 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 142 schools where submitting a 1520 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1520 SAT score. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 1520 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1520 is awesome. It places you in the top 99th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done an almost perfect job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1520 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1520 on the SAT converts to a 34 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1520?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 1520 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Princeton University1520
Stanford University1520
Duke University1510
Harvard University1530
Yale University1530
University of Chicago1550
Massachusetts Institute of Technology1550
Rice University1530
Johns Hopkins University1520
Brown University1520
Dartmouth College1500
Northwestern University1520
Amherst College1460
Vanderbilt University1530
University of Pennsylvania1530
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Displaying 142 colleges where your 1520 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 255 target schools (good chance), 129 reach (harder) schools and 4,146 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Harvard University
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Cambridge, MA
Harvard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1530 Average SAT Composite

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#4 Best Colleges in America

  • 31,345enrollment
  • $18,037net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1580SAT range
  • 33-36ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
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Admission Chance4%

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Stanford University
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Stanford, CA
Stanford University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1520 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Colleges in America

  • 17,680enrollment
  • $20,023net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA
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Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 3

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University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL
University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1390 Average SAT Composite

 

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 55,781enrollment
  • $10,075net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Nov 1

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The University of Texas at Austin
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Austin, TX
The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1370 Average SAT Composite

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#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,991enrollment
  • $16,892net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1430 Average SAT Composite

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#19 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 50,278enrollment
  • $17,832net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance32%

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University of California Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1420 Average SAT Composite

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#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,116enrollment
  • $16,474net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
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Admission Chance18%

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Clemson University
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Clemson, SC
Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1320 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 27,341enrollment
  • $22,935net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due May 1

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University of Southern California
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Los Angeles, CA
University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1480 Average SAT Composite

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#5 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 49,318enrollment
  • $39,759net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1540SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Jan 10

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University of Miami
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Coral Gables, FL
University of Miami

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1380 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 19,096enrollment
  • $31,726net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance54%

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University of Georgia
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Athens, GA
University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1360 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 40,118enrollment
  • $16,580net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 1

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New York University
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New York, NY
New York University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1510 Average SAT Composite

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#6 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 58,226enrollment
  • $45,417net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1570SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance14%

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Duke University
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Durham, NC
Duke University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1510 Average SAT Composite

 

#3 Best Colleges in America

  • 17,620enrollment
  • $26,932net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1468-1558SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 2

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Vanderbilt University
V
Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1530 Average SAT Composite

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#15 Best Colleges in America

  • 13,796enrollment
  • $25,804net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Princeton University
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Princeton, NJ
Princeton University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1520 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Colleges in America

  • 8,478enrollment
  • $18,685net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance4%

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Johns Hopkins University
J
Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1520 Average SAT Composite

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#10 Best Colleges in America

  • 32,049enrollment
  • $25,241net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Boston University
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Boston, MA
Boston University

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

1440 Average SAT Composite

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 36,104enrollment
  • $29,154net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance31%

Applications Due Jan 2

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Ohio State University
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Columbus, OH
Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1350 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 61,677enrollment
  • $18,884net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1440SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of California Irvine
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Irvine, CA
University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Composite

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#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 1520 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Nov 30

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FAQs

Is a 1520 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1520 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 1520 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1520 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 1520 SAT score.

What percentile is 1520 on the SAT?

A 1520 ranks in the top 99th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1520 SAT?

A 1520 converts to a 34 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 34 ACT score.