Colleges for a 700 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 700 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 700 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 2 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 700 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 700 SAT bad?

It situates you in the bottom 2nd percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your 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 700 score represents 44% of the total possible points. If a 700 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 700

Let's examine how a 700 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 700 is 367 points (34%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 700 is 354 points (34%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 700 is 412 points (37%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 700 is 234 points (25%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 700 is 267 points (28%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 700 is 539 points (44%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 700 is 250 points (26%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 700 is 227 points (24%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 700 is 416 points (37%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 700 is 360 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 700 SAT score?

A 700 on the SAT translates to a 12 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 700 SAT score?

Scoring a 700 on the SAT places you in the 2nd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 2% 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 34,000 students with only 1,666,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 2 colleges where your 700 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 6 target schools (good chance), 351 reach (harder) schools and 1,329 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Rust College
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Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

Private 4 Year

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890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 755enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 440-1339SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA
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Admission Chance74%

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Visible Music College
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Memphis, TN
 

Visible Music College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 230enrollment
  • $23,636net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 605-1250SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance14%

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FAQs

Is a 700 a good SAT score?

The score puts you in the bottom 2nd percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 700 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 700 SAT score?

Rust College, Visible Music College and are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 700 SAT score.

What percentile is 700 on the SAT?

A 700 ranks in the bottom 2nd percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 700 SAT?

A 700 converts to a 12 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 12 ACT score.