Colleges for a 1550 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1550 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1550 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 168 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1550 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 1550 SAT good?

Absolutely. You're amongst the truly elite and should qualify to get into any top tier school with a score of 1550. 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 1550 score represents 97% of the total possible points. If a 1550 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 1550

Let's examine how a 1550 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1550 is 483 points (45%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1550 is 496 points (47%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1550 is 438 points (39%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1550 is 616 points (66%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1550 is 583 points (60%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1550 is 311 points (25%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1550 is 600 points (63%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1550 is 623 points (67%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1550 is 434 points (39%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1550 is 490 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1550 SAT score?

A 1550 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 1550 SAT score?

Scoring a 1550 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 168 colleges where your 1550 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 270 target schools (good chance), 147 reach (harder) schools and 4,608 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of California Irvine
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Irvine, CA

University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 35,937enrollment
  • $14,033net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

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#23 Best Colleges in America

  • 28,201enrollment
  • $26,123net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Yale University
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New Haven, CT

Yale University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Colleges in America

  • 14,776enrollment
  • $18,647net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 2

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University of Chicago
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Chicago, IL

University of Chicago

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Colleges in America

  • 18,339enrollment
  • $36,991net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance6%

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University of Maryland College Park
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College Park, MD

University of Maryland College Park

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 40,792enrollment
  • $16,210net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance66%

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University of Wisconsin Madison
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Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin Madison

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in America

  • 48,956enrollment
  • $13,376net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1510SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance71%

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University of Washington Seattle Campus
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Seattle, WA

University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,319enrollment
  • $10,603net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance74%

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

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#22 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,700enrollment
  • $14,852net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance76%

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Villanova University
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Villanova, PA

Villanova University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 10,383enrollment
  • $34,837net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1378-1500SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance49%

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University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA

University of California Berkeley

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in America

  • 45,307enrollment
  • $19,257net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1530SAT range
  • 30-35ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance21%

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Purdue University Main Campus
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West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

 

#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,528enrollment
  • $12,576net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1470SAT range
  • 27-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
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Admission Chance76%

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University of California Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara, CA

University of California Santa Barbara

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

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#19 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,420enrollment
  • $16,874net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1460SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance52%

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Cornell University
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Ithaca, NY

Cornell University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1520 Average SAT Score

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#19 Best Colleges in America

  • 25,898enrollment
  • $26,060net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance10%

Applications Due Jan 2

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University of Virginia Main Campus
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Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1470 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,082enrollment
  • $19,469net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance33%

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Georgetown University
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Washington, DC

Georgetown University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

 

#1 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 20,984enrollment
  • $35,566net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1560SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance19%

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Northwestern University
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Evanston, IL

Northwestern University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1530 Average SAT Score

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#15 Best Colleges in America

  • 23,161enrollment
  • $22,095net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
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Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 45,296enrollment
  • $17,402net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1550SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Jan 4

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Pepperdine University
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Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,030enrollment
  • $47,804net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1285-1480SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance74%

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FAQs

Is a 1550 a good SAT score?

Absolutely. You're amongst the truly elite and should qualify to get into any top tier school with a score of 1550. The score puts you in the top 99th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1550 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1550 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 1550 SAT score.

What percentile is 1550 on the SAT?

A 1550 ranks in the top 99th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1550 SAT?

A 1550 converts to a 35 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 35 ACT score.