Eastern Colleges for a 1550 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1550 SAT score?

These Eastern 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 76 Eastern 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 Eastern 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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List of 1550 SAT Colleges

Displaying 76 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 99 target schools (good chance), 84 reach (harder) schools and 1,014 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Harvard University
H
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Colleges in America

  • 30,631enrollment
  • $19,491net price
  • 3%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1580SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 1

New York University
N
New York, NY

New York University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1520 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 59,144enrollment
  • $29,499net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance17%

Princeton University
P
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Colleges in America

  • 8,842enrollment
  • $18,698net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 1

Boston University
B
Boston, MA

Boston University

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 36,714enrollment
  • $27,829net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1500SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance32%

Applications Due Jan 4

University of Pennsylvania
P
Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#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

Yale University
Y
New Haven, CT

Yale University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#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

Villanova University
V
Villanova, PA

Villanova University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#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%

Applications Due Jan 15

Cornell University
C
Ithaca, NY

Cornell University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1520 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#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

Carnegie Mellon University
C
Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1530 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 16,002enrollment
  • $33,499net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Jan 1

Syracuse University
S
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 22,698enrollment
  • $43,651net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jan 1

Boston College
B
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1490 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 15,287enrollment
  • $30,559net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1435-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance31%

Applications Due Jan 1

Brown University
B
Providence, RI

Brown University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Colleges in America

  • 11,189enrollment
  • $26,723net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1580SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 5

Stony Brook University
S
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Public Universities in America

  • 25,710enrollment
  • $17,213net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1500SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Jan 15

SUNY at Binghamton
B
Vestal, NY

SUNY at Binghamton

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Public Universities in America

  • 18,312enrollment
  • $19,535net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1510SAT range
  • 29-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Massachusetts Amherst
M
Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 32,229enrollment
  • $22,291net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jan 15

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M
Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1560 Average SAT Score

 

#8 Best Colleges in America

  • 11,858enrollment
  • $20,232net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1530-1580SAT range
  • 35-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 1

Northeastern University
N
Boston, MA

Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 30,013enrollment
  • $35,827net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 1

Columbia University in the City of New York
C
New York, NY

Columbia University in the City of New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Colleges in America

  • 34,782enrollment
  • $22,058net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1580SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1550 SAT
Admission Chance5%

Applications Due Jan 1