Colleges for a 1520 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1520 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1520 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 166 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1520 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 1520 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1520 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 1520 score represents 95% of the total possible points. If a 1520 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 1520

Let's examine how a 1520 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1520 is 453 points (42%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1520 is 466 points (44%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1520 is 408 points (37%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1520 is 586 points (63%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1520 is 553 points (57%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1520 is 281 points (23%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1520 is 570 points (60%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1520 is 593 points (64%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1520 is 404 points (36%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1520 is 460 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1520 SAT score?

A 1520 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 1520 SAT score?

Scoring a 1520 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 166 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 309 target schools (good chance), 147 reach (harder) schools and 4,563 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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 1520 SAT
Admission Chance73%

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College of the Holy Cross
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Worcester, MA

College of the Holy Cross

Private 4 Year

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1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,083enrollment
  • $34,679net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Bates College
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Lewiston, ME

Bates College

Private 4 Year

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1470 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Maine

  • 1,790enrollment
  • $27,491net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1520SAT range
  • 32-33ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of Washington Bothell Campus
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Bothell, WA

University of Washington Bothell Campus

Public 4 Year

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1330 Average SAT Score

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  • 5,735enrollment
  • $9,357net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1450SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance95%

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Polytechnic Institute of New York University
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Brooklyn, New York

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Private 4 Year

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1350 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 4,487enrollment
  • $28,986net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1440SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance87%

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Centre College
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Danville, KY

Centre College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Kentucky

  • 1,357enrollment
  • $23,584net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1470SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance80%

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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Albany, NY

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

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  • 930enrollment
  • $29,175net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1470SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jul 1

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University of Missouri Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

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1400 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 15,703enrollment
  • $14,739net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1245-1550SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jun 15

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Yeshiva University
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New York, NY

Yeshiva University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,056enrollment
  • $35,912net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1500SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Connecticut College
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New London, CT

Connecticut College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 1,948enrollment
  • $43,220net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1490SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance63%

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St Catherine University
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Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,577enrollment
  • $19,976net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1155-1450SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance97%

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Lawrence University
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Appleton, WI

Lawrence University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Wisconsin

  • 1,426enrollment
  • $26,368net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1460SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance87%

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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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New York, NY

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

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  • 958enrollment
  • $26,194net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1530SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Jan 8

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Eastern Mennonite University
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Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,334enrollment
  • $23,783net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance99%

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Touro College
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New York, NY

Touro College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 11,111enrollment
  • $23,960net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1428SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance89%

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Knox College
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Galesburg, IL

Knox College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $26,882net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance89%

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Dakota Wesleyan University
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Mitchell, SD
 

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 887enrollment
  • $19,825net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 950-1420SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 27

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St John's College
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Santa Fe, NM

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 439enrollment
  • $29,265net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance76%

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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.