Colleges for a 1600 on the SAT

What colleges can I apply to with a SAT score of 1600?

With a 1600 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for your score

Looking at the most recent published freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, we've found 106 schools where submitting a 1600 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students' average SAT scores. They represent the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1600 SAT score. You can view your reach schools and safety schools by using the admission chance filter. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 1600 a good SAT score?

It can't be beat. You have a shot at getting in anywhere with a score of 1600. It places you in the top 99th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a truly exceptional job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1600 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1600 on the SAT converts to a 36 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What colleges can I get into?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 1600 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Harvard University1520
Princeton University1510
Stanford University1500
Yale University1520
Duke University1520
University of Chicago1540
California Institute of Technology1560
Massachusetts Institute of Technology1550
Rice University1520
Johns Hopkins University1520
Brown University1500
Dartmouth College1500
Amherst College1500
Northwestern University1490
Vanderbilt University1520
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Displaying 106 colleges where your 1600 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 219 target schools (good chance), 78 reach (harder) schools and 3,912 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Harvard University
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Cambridge, MA
Harvard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1520 Average SAT

#1 Best Colleges in America

  • 30,391enrollment
  • $18,037net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
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Admission Chance10%
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Stanford University
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Stanford, CA
Stanford University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1500 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in America

  • 15,953enrollment
  • $20,023net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1570SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA
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Admission Chance10%
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University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL
University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1380 Average SAT

#6 Best Public Universities in America

  • 53,372enrollment
  • $10,075net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1460SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
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Admission Chance65%
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The University of Texas at Austin
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Austin, TX
The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1340 Average SAT

#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 50,476enrollment
  • $16,892net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1470SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance58%
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University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1430 Average SAT

#15 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 47,907enrollment
  • $17,832net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
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Admission Chance49%
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University of Southern California
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Los Angeles, CA
University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1440 Average SAT

#4 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 46,287enrollment
  • $39,759net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1530SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
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Admission Chance32%
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University of Miami
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Coral Gables, FL
University of Miami

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

1340 Average SAT

#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 17,809enrollment
  • $31,726net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.6Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance72%
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University of Georgia
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Athens, GA
University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1360 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 39,147enrollment
  • $16,580net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 4.02Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance76%
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, NC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1390 Average SAT

#10 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 30,092enrollment
  • $10,038net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1490SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 4.39Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance50%
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New York University
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New York, NY
New York University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1460 Average SAT

#6 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 52,775enrollment
  • $45,417net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1540SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
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Admission Chance40%
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Duke University
D
Durham, NC
Duke University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1520 Average SAT

#5 Best Colleges in America

  • 16,172enrollment
  • $26,932net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance17%
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Vanderbilt University
V
Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1520 Average SAT

#15 Best Colleges in America

  • 13,537enrollment
  • $25,804net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA
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Admission Chance24%
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Princeton University
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Princeton, NJ
Princeton University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1510 Average SAT

#2 Best Colleges in America

  • 7,853enrollment
  • $18,685net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1570SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
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Admission Chance12%
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Johns Hopkins University
J
Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1520 Average SAT

#10 Best Colleges in America

  • 28,890enrollment
  • $25,241net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
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Admission Chance25%
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Boston University
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Boston, MA
Boston University

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

1410 Average SAT

#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 32,718enrollment
  • $29,154net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
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Admission Chance43%
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Ohio State University
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Columbus, OH
Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1320 Average SAT

#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 61,369enrollment
  • $18,884net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1430SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance89%
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University of California Irvine
C
Irvine, CA
University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,303enrollment
  • $13,106net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance64%
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University of Pennsylvania
P
Philadelphia, PA
University of Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1520 Average SAT

#16 Best Colleges in America

  • 26,552enrollment
  • $24,167net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance18%
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FAQs

Is a 1600 a good SAT score?

It can't be beat. You have a shot at getting in anywhere with a score of 1600. The score puts you in the top 99th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1600 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1600 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 1600 SAT score.

What percentile is 1600 on the SAT?

A 1600 ranks in the top 99th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1600 SAT?

A 1600 converts to a 36 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 36 ACT score.