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 648 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Reed College

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Portland, OR

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Reed College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1410 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Oregon

1,534enrollment
$33,106net price
31%acceptance rate
1320-1500SAT range
30-33ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance64%

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Harvey Mudd College

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Claremont, CA

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Harvey Mudd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1520 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

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

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance35%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Claremont McKenna College

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Claremont, CA

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Claremont McKenna College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Colleges in America

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

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Scripps College

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Claremont, CA

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Scripps College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in California

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

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Westmont College

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Santa Barbara, CA

Westmont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in California

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

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Admission Chance96%

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Colorado College

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Colorado Springs, CO

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Colorado College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Colorado

2,203enrollment
$33,178net price
16%acceptance rate
1260-1480SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.98Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance42%

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Whitman College

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Walla Walla, WA

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Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Washington

1,493enrollment
$39,935net price
48%acceptance rate
1293-1473SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Your 1600 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Soka University of America

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Aliso Viejo, CA

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Soka University of America

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

455enrollment
$17,928net price
57%acceptance rate
1240-1440SAT range
-ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

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Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Pacific Lutheran University

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Tacoma, WA

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Pacific Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Value Colleges in Washington

2,633enrollment
$24,825net price
89%acceptance rate
1253-1423SAT range
27-30ACT range
3.71Avg GPA

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Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Aug 15

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University of Washington Bothell Campus

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Bothell, WA

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University of Washington Bothell Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

5,735enrollment
$9,357net price
88%acceptance rate
1210-1450SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

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Admission Chance97%

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