Colleges for a 950 on the SAT

What colleges can I apply to with a SAT score of 950?

With a 950 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 354 schools where submitting a 950 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 950 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 950 a good SAT score?

A score of 950 is pretty low. It places you in the bottom 31st percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a well below average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. Since your score is on the lower end of the range, consider taking a test prep course and re-taking the SAT to see if you can do better.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 950 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 950 on the SAT converts to a 17 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 950 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Central College1050
North Central College1030
Trinity Christian College1060
Dominican University1040
MidAmerica Nazarene University1030
Jacksonville University1050
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred1060
Lesley University1120
Notre Dame of Maryland University1040
Cedar Crest College1060
SUNY College at Oneonta1050
Saint Thomas Aquinas College1020
Walla Walla University1070
North Park University1060
William Carey University1040
SAT 950 Public Private 4 year

354 results found

List of 950 SAT Colleges

Displaying 354 colleges where your 950 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 704 target schools (good chance), 1,158 reach (harder) schools and 664 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT

#19 Best Public Universities in California

  • 29,778enrollment
  • $13,551net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
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Admission Chance60%
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California State University Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA
California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT

#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 28,036enrollment
  • $3,907net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 890-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
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Admission Chance37%
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California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA
California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,902enrollment
  • $9,841net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
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Admission Chance53%
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Clark Atlanta University
C
Atlanta, GA
Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT

#16 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,911enrollment
  • $26,809net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 18-21ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA
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Admission Chance39%
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Morgan State University
M
Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT

#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 7,712enrollment
  • $15,508net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.65Avg GPA
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Admission Chance58%
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Alabama State University
A
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

950 Average SAT

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 4,413enrollment
  • $12,327net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 860-1030SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA
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Admission Chance98%
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North Carolina A & T State University
N
Greensboro, NC
North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1030 Average SAT

#15 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 12,142enrollment
  • $11,049net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 2.68Avg GPA
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Admission Chance48%
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Texas Southern University
T
Houston, TX
Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

910 Average SAT

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,732enrollment
  • $13,205net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-990SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.96Avg GPA
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Admission Chance63%
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University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 
University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1000 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 13,733enrollment
  • $14,351net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
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Admission Chance50%
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Kean University
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K
Union, NJ
Kean University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

990 Average SAT

#12 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 14,056enrollment
  • $16,839net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 890-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
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Admission Chance83%
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Virginia State University
V
Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,385enrollment
  • $16,247net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA
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Admission Chance92%
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Indiana State University
I
Terre Haute, IN
Indiana State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 13,044enrollment
  • $11,443net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA
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Admission Chance87%
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California State University Fresno
C
Fresno, CA
California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1020 Average SAT

#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,137enrollment
  • $5,879net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 920-1120SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance49%
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Barry University
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B
Miami, FL
Barry University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT

#15 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 7,186enrollment
  • $21,547net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 2.92Avg GPA
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Admission Chance88%
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Jacksonville University
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J
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT

#5 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 4,213enrollment
  • $25,674net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 900-1200SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
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Admission Chance86%
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California State University Northridge
C
Northridge, CA
California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT

#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,212enrollment
  • $5,958net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance41%
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Prairie View A & M University
P
Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

970 Average SAT

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,516enrollment
  • $10,290net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 890-1050SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA
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Admission Chance71%
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North Carolina Central University
N
Durham, NC
North Carolina Central University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT

#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 8,207enrollment
  • $12,687net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 900-1050SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
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Admission Chance43%
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FAQs

Is a 950 a good SAT score?

A score of 950 is pretty low. The score puts you in the bottom 31st percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 950 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 950 SAT score?

San Francisco State University, California State University Los Angeles and California State University Sacramento are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 950 SAT score.

What percentile is 950 on the SAT?

A 950 ranks in the bottom 31st percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 950 SAT?

A 950 converts to a 17 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 17 ACT score.