Western Colleges for a 1600 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1600 SAT score?

These Western colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1600 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 28 Western colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1600 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 Western colleges

Is a 1600 SAT good?

It can't be beat. You have a shot at getting in anywhere with a score of 1600. 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 truly exceptional 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 1600 score represents 100% of the total possible points. If a 1600 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 1600

Let's examine how a 1600 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1600 is 533 points (50%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1600 is 546 points (52%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1600 is 488 points (44%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1600 is 666 points (71%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1600 is 633 points (65%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1600 is 361 points (29%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1600 is 650 points (68%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1600 is 673 points (73%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1600 is 484 points (43%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1600 is 540 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1600 SAT score?

A 1600 on the SAT translates to a 36 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 1600 SAT score?

Scoring a 1600 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.

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Displaying 28 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 33 target schools (good chance), 24 reach (harder) schools and 651 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Stanford University

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Stanford, CA

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Stanford University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1540 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in America

18,283enrollment
$18,279net price
4%acceptance rate
1500-1580SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.96Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance10%

Applications Due Jan 2

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University of California Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA

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University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in America

46,430enrollment
$16,999net price
9%acceptance rate
1300-1530SAT range
29-35ACT range
3.92Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance22%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Southern California

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Los Angeles, CA

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University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in California

48,945enrollment
$36,808net price
12%acceptance rate
1450-1550SAT range
32-35ACT range
3.83Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance33%

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University of California Irvine

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Irvine, CA

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University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#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 1600 SAT

Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Washington Seattle Campus

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Seattle, WA

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University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in America

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

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Nov 16

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University of California Berkeley

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Berkeley, CA

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University of California Berkeley

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in America

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

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of California Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara, CA

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University of California Santa Barbara

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#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 1600 SAT

Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Pepperdine University

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Malibu, CA

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Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in California

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

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of California San Diego

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La Jolla, CA

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University of California San Diego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in America

42,006enrollment
$16,111net price
24%acceptance rate
1270-1480SAT range
28-34ACT range
3.82Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Nov 30

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United States Air Force Academy

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USAFA, Colorado

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United States Air Force Academy

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

4,085enrollment
-net price
16%acceptance rate
1310-1480SAT range
28-33ACT range
3.81Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Dec 31

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Loyola Marymount University

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Los Angeles, CA

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Loyola Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in California

10,165enrollment
$52,815net price
41%acceptance rate
1300-1460SAT range
29-32ACT range
3.92Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Santa Clara University

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Santa Clara, CA

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Santa Clara University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in California

9,178enrollment
$50,551net price
52%acceptance rate
1290-1480SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jan 7

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Brigham Young University Provo

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Provo, UT

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Brigham Young University Provo

Private 4 Year

15 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Utah

34,464enrollment
$13,521net price
67%acceptance rate
1280-1468SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.89Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Dec 16

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California Institute of Technology

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Pasadena, CA

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California Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1560 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Colleges in America

2,401enrollment
$20,755net price
3%acceptance rate
1530-1580SAT range
35-36ACT range
3.97Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 3

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Pomona College

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Claremont, CA

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Pomona College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1520 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Colleges in America

1,716enrollment
$19,962net price
7%acceptance rate
1480-1560SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Jan 8

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Occidental College

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Los Angeles, CA

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Occidental College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in California

1,942enrollment
$44,853net price
39%acceptance rate
1370-1510SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.63Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Jan 10

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Colorado School of Mines

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Golden, CO

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Colorado School of Mines

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Colorado

7,403enrollment
$29,425net price
58%acceptance rate
1330-1488SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.84Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of the Pacific

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Stockton, CA

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University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

6,277enrollment
$28,164net price
93%acceptance rate
1120-1423SAT range
25-33ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Jan 15

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