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.

Gettysburg College
G
Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $33,882net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1440SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jan 15

Trinity College
T
Hartford, CT

Trinity College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut

  • 2,205enrollment
  • $32,704net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 30-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Jan 17

Bowdoin College
B
Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1510 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,915enrollment
  • $22,776net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance10%

Applications Due Jan 5

Franklin and Marshall College
F
Lancaster, PA

Franklin and Marshall College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,990enrollment
  • $31,135net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1440SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Jan 15

Sarah Lawrence College
S
Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,696enrollment
  • $42,781net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Jan 15

Clark University
C
Worcester, MA

Clark University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,770enrollment
  • $32,053net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jan 15

Union College
U
Schenectady, NY

Union College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,107enrollment
  • $41,136net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1490SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 15

Bryn Mawr College
B
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,742enrollment
  • $39,072net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1495SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance50%

Applications Due Jan 15

Smith College
S
Northampton, MA

Smith College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,873enrollment
  • $30,790net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Jan 15

Olin College of Engineering
O
Needham, MA

Olin College of Engineering

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1530 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 386enrollment
  • $38,502net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1560SAT range
  • 35-35ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Jan 1

Mount Holyoke College
M
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,392enrollment
  • $35,765net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1540SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1520 SAT
Admission Chance53%

Applications Due Jan 15

College of the Holy Cross
H
Worcester, MA

College of the Holy Cross

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

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

Bates College
B
Lewiston, ME

Bates College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

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

Polytechnic Institute of New York University
P
Brooklyn, New York

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

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%

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
A
Albany, NY

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 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

Yeshiva University
Y
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

Connecticut College
C
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%

Applications Due Jan 1

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

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 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