Southern Colleges for a 850 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 850 SAT score?

These Southern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 850 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 56 Southern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 850 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 Southern colleges

Is a 850 SAT bad?

A score of 850 isn't very competitive. It situates you in the bottom 15th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your very poor 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 850 score represents 53% of the total possible points. If a 850 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 850

Let's examine how a 850 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 850 is 217 points (20%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 850 is 204 points (19%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 850 is 262 points (24%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 850 is 84 points (9%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 850 is 117 points (12%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 850 is 389 points (31%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 850 is 100 points (11%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 850 is 77 points (8%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 850 is 266 points (24%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 850 is 210 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 850 SAT score?

A 850 on the SAT translates to a 15 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 850 SAT score?

Scoring a 850 on the SAT places you in the 15th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 15% 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 255,000 students with only 1,445,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 56 colleges where your 850 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 159 target schools (good chance), 615 reach (harder) schools and 468 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

West Virginia State University

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HBCU

Institute, WV

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West Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

3,785enrollment
$11,684net price
96%acceptance rate
840-1065SAT range
17-22ACT range
3.24Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance93%

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Piedmont International University

P

Winston Salem, NC

Piedmont International University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

691enrollment
$15,119net price
24%acceptance rate
770-1230SAT range
15-23ACT range
3.07Estimated Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance17%

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Edward Waters College

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HBCU

Jacksonville, FL

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Edward Waters College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

1,181enrollment
$13,649net price
84%acceptance rate
820-990SAT range
14-18ACT range
2.64Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance78%

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Livingstone College

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HBCU

Salisbury, NC

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Livingstone College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

880 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

839enrollment
$15,914net price
64%acceptance rate
800-960SAT range
14-21ACT range
2.64Estimated Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance58%

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Trinity College of Florida

T

Trinity, FL

Trinity College of Florida

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

181enrollment
$14,645net price
60%acceptance rate
780-1150SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.04Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance50%

Applications Due Jul 31

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Rust College

R

HBCU

Holly Springs, MS

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Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

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

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance78%

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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HBCU

Pine Bluff, AR

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

#8 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

2,387enrollment
$9,959net price
69%acceptance rate
805-1045SAT range
14-18ACT range
2.9Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance60%

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Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

E

Portales, NM

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Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in New Mexico

5,106enrollment
$8,702net price
28%acceptance rate
840-1100SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Aug 24

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Mississippi University for Women

M

Columbus, MS

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Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

2,339enrollment
$12,691net price
99%acceptance rate
850-1180SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance98%

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Tougaloo College

T

HBCU

Tougaloo, MS

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

677enrollment
$13,718net price
49%acceptance rate
790-1090SAT range
16-21ACT range
2.8Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance40%

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Fairmont State University

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Fairmont, WV

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Fairmont State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

3,498enrollment
$10,794net price
98%acceptance rate
820-1050SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance97%

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

N

Alva, OK

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

#5 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

1,852enrollment
$10,448net price
56%acceptance rate
830-1070SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance43%

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Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College

H

Moore, OK

Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

281enrollment
$20,952net price
43%acceptance rate
846-1033SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.1Estimated Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance29%

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Mid Atlantic Christian University

M

Elizabeth City, NC

Mid Atlantic Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

133enrollment
$22,120net price
63%acceptance rate
760-1160SAT range
14-21ACT range
3.09Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Visible Music College

V

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

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance18%

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Alice Lloyd College

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Pippa Passes, KY

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Alice Lloyd College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

565enrollment
$16,596net price
98%acceptance rate
760-1140SAT range
17-22ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance97%

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Kentucky Christian University

K

Grayson, KY

Kentucky Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

870 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

629enrollment
$22,682net price
44%acceptance rate
850-890SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.16Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance29%

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Central Baptist College

C

Conway, AR

Central Baptist College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

564enrollment
$18,128net price
64%acceptance rate
841-1083SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.15Estimated Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance50%

Applications Due Aug 15

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