New England Colleges for a 1530 on the SAT

What New England colleges accept a 1530 SAT score?

These New England colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1530 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 33 New England colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1530 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 New England colleges

Is a 1530 SAT good?

Absolutely. You're amongst the truly elite and should qualify to get into any top tier school with a score of 1530. 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 nearly 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 1530 score represents 96% of the total possible points. If a 1530 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 1530

Let's examine how a 1530 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1530 is 463 points (43%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1530 is 476 points (45%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1530 is 418 points (38%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1530 is 596 points (64%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1530 is 563 points (58%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1530 is 291 points (23%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1530 is 580 points (61%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1530 is 603 points (65%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1530 is 414 points (37%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1530 is 470 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1530 SAT score?

A 1530 on the SAT translates to a 35 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 1530 SAT score?

Scoring a 1530 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 1530 SAT Colleges

Displaying 33 colleges where your 1530 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 42 target schools (good chance), 48 reach (harder) schools and 291 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Williams College
W
Williamstown, MA

Williams College

Private 4 Year

1 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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance9%

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance84%

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Jan 1

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 1

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance20%

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Jan 1

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance63%

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Jan 5

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance79%

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance38%

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance20%

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance54%

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance69%

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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Jan 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 1530 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Jan 1