Eastern Colleges for a 1520 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1520 SAT score?

These Eastern 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 75 Eastern 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 Eastern 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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List of 1520 SAT Colleges

Displaying 75 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 111 target schools (good chance), 84 reach (harder) schools and 999 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Swarthmore College
S
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,625enrollment
  • $20,715net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1560SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 4

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
R
Troy, NY

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#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 1520 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jan 15

Brandeis University
B
Waltham, MA

Brandeis University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,581enrollment
  • $45,565net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance53%

University of Vermont
V
Burlington, VT

University of Vermont

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Vermont

  • 14,088enrollment
  • $21,849net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jan 15

Williams College
W
Williamstown, MA

Williams College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1530 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,222enrollment
  • $20,965net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 10

Providence College
P
Providence, RI

Providence College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,473enrollment
  • $43,970net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

Rochester Institute of Technology
R
Rochester, NY

Rochester Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 16,615enrollment
  • $39,600net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jan 15

Wesleyan University
W
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 3,253enrollment
  • $21,270net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Jan 1

Skidmore College
S
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,758enrollment
  • $33,389net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Jan 15

New Jersey Institute of Technology
N
Newark, NJ

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,332enrollment
  • $17,762net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1450SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Mar 1

Haverford College
H
Haverford, PA

Haverford College

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Pennsylvania

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $23,476net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Jan 15

United States Military Academy
A
West Point, New York

United States Military Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 4,393enrollment
  • -net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1450SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Jan 31

Colby College
C
Waterville, ME

Colby College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 2,299enrollment
  • $16,951net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance12%

Applications Due Jan 1

Pratt Institute Main
P
Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 5,494enrollment
  • $47,326net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1430SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jan 5

Wellesley College
W
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,447enrollment
  • $21,362net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Jan 8

Middlebury College
M
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 2,843enrollment
  • $22,181net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1425-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Jan 1

Hamilton College
H
Clinton, NY

Hamilton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in New York

  • 2,072enrollment
  • $24,503net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1540SAT range
  • 33-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Jan 5

Stevens Institute of Technology
S
Hoboken, NJ

Stevens Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,314enrollment
  • $41,689net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance64%