Midwestern Colleges for a 1550 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 1550 SAT score?

These Midwestern 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 28 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 28 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 45 target schools (good chance), 15 reach (harder) schools and 1,122 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

St Olaf College

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Northfield, MN

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St Olaf College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

3,046enrollment
$26,171net price
56%acceptance rate
1300-1480SAT range
28-33ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Your 1550 SAT

Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Macalester College

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Saint Paul, MN

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Macalester College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Minnesota

2,175enrollment
$36,095net price
28%acceptance rate
1340-1500SAT range
30-34ACT range
3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1550 SAT

Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Jan 15

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The College of Wooster

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Wooster, OH

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The College of Wooster

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

1,967enrollment
$28,976net price
56%acceptance rate
1250-1450SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 1550 SAT

Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

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Terre Haute, IN

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Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

2,188enrollment
$41,678net price
73%acceptance rate
1290-1483SAT range
27-33ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

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Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Missouri Kansas City

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Kansas City, MO

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University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Missouri

15,703enrollment
$14,739net price
69%acceptance rate
1245-1550SAT range
21-30ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 1550 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jun 15

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St Catherine University

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Saint Paul, MN

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St Catherine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

3,577enrollment
$19,976net price
93%acceptance rate
1155-1450SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

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Admission Chance98%

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Lawrence University

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Appleton, WI

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Lawrence University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Wisconsin

1,426enrollment
$26,368net price
72%acceptance rate
1210-1460SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

Your 1550 SAT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Knox College

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Galesburg, IL

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Knox College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,058enrollment
$26,882net price
73%acceptance rate
1160-1420SAT range
28-32ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Dakota Wesleyan University

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Mitchell, SD

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

887enrollment
$19,825net price
75%acceptance rate
950-1420SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

Your 1550 SAT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Aug 27

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Hillsdale College

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Hillsdale, Michigan

Hillsdale College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

1,678enrollment
$24,196net price
21%acceptance rate
1360-1520SAT range
30-34ACT range
3.93Avg GPA

Your 1550 SAT

Admission Chance39%

Applications Due Mar 15

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