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 4,602 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Harvey Mudd College
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Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1520 Average SAT Score

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  • 922enrollment
  • $39,850net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance19%

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Colby College
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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 1550 SAT
Admission Chance16%

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Creighton University
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Omaha, NE

Creighton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Nebraska

  • 8,397enrollment
  • $32,877net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1206-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance93%

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Pratt Institute Main
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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 1550 SAT
Admission Chance77%

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Wellesley College
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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 1550 SAT
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due Jan 8

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Carleton College
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Northfield, MN

Carleton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Minnesota

  • 2,059enrollment
  • $31,494net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance28%

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Middlebury College
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Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College

Private 4 Year

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1480 Average SAT Score

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#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 1550 SAT
Admission Chance24%

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Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College

Private 4 Year

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1500 Average SAT Score

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#18 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,389enrollment
  • $28,701net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance17%

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Fisk University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $20,578net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1450SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance87%

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Scripps College
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Claremont, CA

Scripps College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,099enrollment
  • $43,923net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance53%

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Westmont College
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Santa Barbara, CA
 

Westmont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,284enrollment
  • $33,112net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1458SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance94%

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Denison University
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Granville, OH

Denison University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,416enrollment
  • $38,267net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance50%

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Grinnell College
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Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Iowa

  • 1,759enrollment
  • $33,467net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance22%

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Hamilton College
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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 1550 SAT
Admission Chance22%

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Kenyon College
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Gambier, OH

Kenyon College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,885enrollment
  • $43,044net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1515SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance56%

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Stevens Institute of Technology
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Hoboken, NJ

Stevens Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,314enrollment
  • $41,689net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance71%

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Gettysburg College
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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 1550 SAT
Admission Chance92%

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Rhodes College
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Memphis, TN

Rhodes College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,008enrollment
  • $30,672net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance81%

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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.